How SRV stays on top of the construction schedule with KONE SiteFlow and JumpLift

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Mika Kuukkanen, Construction Manager at SRV Construction happily shares that; “At first, no one would believe that we were going to halve our construction time. With the help of KONE JumpLift we were able to cut construction time by six months, with workers spending more time doing the job they are onsite to do, more safely and quickly.”

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SRV utilizes KONE JumpLift™ construction time elevators that were installed on site starting from the completion of the eighth floor onwards. They support, or in some cases, completely replace, external hoists. Maximizing the benefits of inside elevators enables faster, safer, and easier floor building for workers compared to other modes of transport.

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SRV's thorough planning, effective coordination, and smart management, together with the KONE SiteFlow team, have developed new features that make construction-time elevators more efficient. Enhanced with KONE SiteFlow digital solutions, the KONE JumpLift now equips sites with real-time Tool Tracking, Floor Lock, Priority Call for elevators, Live View of status and location, as well as performance analytics.

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“We had a vision and wanted to hold on to it. We have to increase productivity but earlier haven’t been able to. This time we got the right people involved, willing to change how we do things and work for it. It wasn’t a straight shot but step by step we made it – and now that vision is reality”, Kuukkanen adds.

KONE construction logistics solutions are speeding-up SRV’s construction by:

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• Significantly reducing wait times between floors with JumpLift: Smart planning plus making the best out of the digital tools available made it easier for SRV to reduce wait time in between construction elevator trips.  What previously resulted in a 15–30-minute delay has now been reduced to a general pause of just around seven minutes.
• Providing real-time updates on the construction elevator's location with Live View: Site workers can see where the construction elevator is located currently and know how long it will take to reach their floor. This information lets them decide if they will wait for the elevator, use the stairs, or use an external hoist instead.
• Offering express access with Priority Call: Construction managers can prioritize trips accordingly by getting the elevators to skip other stops and instead go directly to their designated floor. This is crucial for urgent deliveries that require immediate transportation.
• Safeguarding materials and reducing confusion with Floor Lock: Construction managers can close off any floor to secure equipment and materials, preventing workers from entering accidentally. It can also be used to protect interior works such as concrete or paint jobs, allowing them to dry without risk of exposure.
• Always know where things are with Tool Tracking: Tool Tracker saves time and increases efficiency by always showing where all tools and equipment is currently. Location data is especially useful for shared items like trash bins, pallet jacks, or water vacuums that should always be accessible to everyone.
• Real-time monitoring and tracking with Analytics: SRV now has access to support that helps them plan each day more effectively. Analytics provide SRV managers with a clearer understanding of how to maximize construction elevator use.

In addition to the significant improvements in productivity, SRV also appreciates the more cost-effective pricing of the KONE JumpLift, thus making it a viable solution for projects planning to build beyond the eighth floor. KONE JumpLift not only speeds up the process of building, but it also removes the need for external hoists thus providing an easy, safe, and reliable means of transport for people and material on construction sites. Combined with KONE SiteFlow, construction sites can finish building smoothly and finish schedule on time.

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What’s next for SRV and KONE JumpLift™ X KONE SiteFlow

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The ongoing work with the fifth tower of Horisontti is already showing commendable progress. This is further validating the success of the collaboration between SRV’s smart operations and KONE’s construction acceleration technology. SRV’s example proves that construction sites that intelligently makes the best use of tools and services on automation and digitalization will significantly increase productivity on site and bring ease to the workflow by offering remote management and operations as well as immediate and consistent coordination.

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Safety and service at its core

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SRV and KONE are both committed to safety as a fundamental requirement for operation. To ensure that workers can move and work safely on site and feel motivated to perform at their best, SRV and KONE are investing in the latest technology. This investment aims to alleviate the burden of heavy, menial, and repetitive tasks from employees, delegating these tasks to tools and machinery. As a result, workers can concentrate on their strengths and what they find most rewarding: operating, managing, leading, and collaborating with one another.

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