COMPANY SNAPSHOT:
One of the nation’s leading real estate investment and development firms
FOUNDED:
1958
LOCATION:
Atlanta, GA
Benefits
Easily manage the project remotely
Minimize change orders, claims and disputes
Secure materials and equipment on site
The Challenge
Sharing jobsite access among stakeholders
As part of a partnership with equity firm Kayne
Anderson, Carter’s placed OxBlue construction
cameras on their new garden-style apartments
in South Fulton, Georgia to make it easier for both companies to monitor progress. The teams needed a way to ensure trade partners hit milestones on time and fact-check claims.
The Solution
Remote control cameras with live viewing
The project manager for Carter USA routinely used the Sapphire pan-tilt-zoom cameras to report on results. The camera systems include remote control access for 360° viewing, live-streaming and multiple views within one camera. One camera view is specifically positioned in the laydown area so that materials are always under supervision. By using Sapphire, the team was able to access the jobsite on any device at any time and from anywhere.
The Implementation
Straightforward and accurate progress reporting
Using OxBlue cameras, the owner's rep of the project was able to review weather credits and change orders with ease. Because the camera captures a detailed history of the project, the rep was able to focus on key tasks yet still maintain strong oversight. Cameras also help with monitoring and managing materials, deliveries and equipment. Overall, OxBlue helped provide detailed insight that helped Carter USA hold teams accountable.
The Results
Clear monitoring and easier project management
With the flexibility to access the camera on a computer or phone, Carter USA describes OxBlue as a straightforward and useful tool for project monitoring and management. Cameras were routinely used during OAC meetings to show exactly what was happening on site, improving the team's four-week look-aheads. OxBlue’s web app allows Carter’s and Kayne Anderson's team members to keep an eye on their new development and investment.
