Novade

Novade is a construction workforce management software designed to streamline operations and enhance productivity in the construction industry. According to the vendor, Novade provides real-time access to field data, automated check-in/check-out processes, mobile timecards, and powerful analytics. This solution is aimed at small to large construction companies and caters to a range of professions and industries, including general contractors, real estate developers, specialist contractors, home builders, and infrastructure projects.

Key Features

Real-time access to all records: According to the vendor, Novade allows all key stakeholders to have real-time access to field data, enabling management to gain real-time views on workforce location, attendance, activities, and overtime. The software simplifies processes for employee induction, allocation, leave management, and payroll for HR, while supervisors can access real-time information on each team member. Field operators can conveniently input data and access their records anytime.

Compliant qualifications: The vendor states that Novade's construction workforce management software provides easy access to critical data for each employee, including qualifications, profiles, permits, and more. The software allows for easy customization of profile data, ensuring legal compliance and efficient resource management across multiple construction projects. Flexible access rights and editing rights further enhance the management of qualifications.

Automated check-in/check-out: Novade offers an automated site check-in/check-out feature, according to the vendor. Field workers can use their mobile devices' QR codes or facial recognition cameras for seamless entry and exit from the job site. This simplified process eliminates the need for manual check-ins and provides a single source of information for quicker online retrieval. Additionally, the option to use thermal cameras automates temperature checks for added safety.

Mobile timecards: According to the vendor, Novade's digital timecards enable the management of working hours, overtime, and time spent on activities. The software allows for efficient planning and reporting of team time spent in the field. Employees can easily submit check-in and check-out times, while supervisors can monitor the real-time approval process. The construction workforce management software also enables activity planning, assignments, and validations.

Overtime management: Novade provides visibility into daily job site activities and better control over overtime, according to the vendor. The software allows for complete digital signatures for timecard submissions and approvals, automatically generating payroll reports. Accessing the total actual hours worked per employee in any given pay period becomes effortless, facilitating the analysis of overtime trends.

Efficiently manage workforce in the field with a single application: The vendor claims that Novade empowers construction companies to efficiently manage staff, teams/groups, companies, qualifications, location, induction, timecards, kiosk check-in, activity tracking, overtime, leave, and export for payroll using a single application. Accessing all field workers' records anywhere, anytime ensures they have the necessary documents to work on-site. The software also facilitates the definition of qualification types and manages qualification approvals and expiry dates.

Detect non-compliances & high-risk situations with AI cameras: Novade's AI camera integration, according to the vendor, enhances safety measures on the job site. Deploying AI cameras at common areas or the entrance of restricted areas enables real-time notifications and reporting through the Novade cloud-based platform. The AI cameras can detect unsafe behaviors, such as workers not wearing helmets or entering restricted areas, and leverage crowd detection capabilities to ensure compliance with safe distancing measures.