Concrete producers can maintain consistent concrete quality, whilst observing social distancing with this automated in-transit slump management system from VERIFI.
The VERIFI in-transit concrete management system has helped ready mix producers deliver over 60 million m3 of quality concrete to construction sites worldwide. VERIFI uses admixture and water to manage every concrete load in transit and on site, saving project time, cost and reducing the environmental impact.
Now in the time of COVID-19 social distancing and in preparation for the “new normal”, dynamics in the construction industry are changing quickly. All stakeholders are obliged to re-think how they provide their products and services, whilst protecting their own people, their customers and the wider community. The digital transformation in construction as well as respecting social distancing requirements are two prevailing themes.
The VERIFI System allows the adjustment of concrete in transit so that when it arrives on site it is ready to pour, reducing the need for manual testing. The driver does not need to leave the truck, significantly reducing interactions on site. Any on-site adjustment can be done from the cab.
Sophisticated internet-connected sensors provide concrete producers and their customers with real- time concrete data across their truck fleet, from plant to site. This data is accessible on phones, tablets, laptops and desktops—anywhere there’s an internet connection. This means any issues can be addressed in advance or remotely further reducing the need for plant and site visits for concrete testing or to resolve on-site problems.
Colin Bamford, Transport Manager, Extrudakerb said “With the VERIFI system fitted to our concrete truck mixers, we have been able to keep our supplies moving and still use social distancing. Our drivers can add water from the safety of their cab without having to go to the back of the truck. This is ideal when we are delivering to our pavers on site. The pavers are on the motorways and space is of the essence, so one less person near the paver and a busy highway keeps our driver safe and is social distancing secure.”
