WesternOne Launches New Technology to Solve an Industry Challenge
CALGARY, Sept. 6, 2017 /CNW/ - WesternOne Infrastructure
Services ("WesternOne") is pleased to announce the launch of WEDGE™, an app-enabled remote monitoring service for construction
and industrial worksites.
Project managers, site superintendents and owners of construction projects have always been challenged to stay informed and in
control of worksites due to changing conditions that affect scheduling and quality workmanship. For example, environmental
factors such as temperature and humidity influence the curing of concrete and other materials. At the same time, fuel and power
supply can fluctuate having an impact on work. Knowing measurements for these inputs around a worksite can be vital to a
large-scale operation.
These challenges have long been recognized by WesternOne, a company that provides specialized heat services and equipment for
worksites. In the past year, the innovative team at WesternOne took matters into their own hands. Inspired by the kind of
technology being utilized in smart home solutions, they developed a system of ultra-tough sensors and communication devices that
connect into a user-friendly dashboard. The result is WEDGE™, WesternOne's proprietary remote monitoring and notification
service.
With the release of WEDGE™, project managers, site superintendents and owners can stay on top of worksite inputs and
environmental factors with any device connected to the Internet. This means peace-of-mind, scheduling efficiency and transparency
with trades and vendors. Not only can project managers see real-time and historical data with user-friendly visuals, they also
get instant alerts via SMS text message when custom thresholds are reached.
"This solution enhances our offering for complex construction sites," says Geoff Shorten,
President and COO of WesternOne Infrastructure Services. "We are providing a way for project managers and owners to gain control,
improve transparency and enhance quality."
WEDGE™ was proven at five large construction sites last heat season and the team has ramped up production in preparation of a
full scale rollout this year.
"The WEDGE™ system all but eliminates the need for expensive callouts on overtime to check tarps and heaters during the nights
and weekends," says Garth Babcock, Site Superintendent of APG Construction, Ltd. "WEDGE is an
invaluable tool for monitoring curing temperatures for concrete."
WEDGE™ is now available for job sites across North America, serviced by WesternOne's
locations in Western Canada.
About WesternOne
WesternOne Infrastructure Services is a trusted provider of aerial lifts, heating solutions, temporary power, fuel
delivery, and operator training in Western Canada.
WesternOne Infrastructure Services is a subsidiary of WesternOne Inc., a TSX listed company that seeks to acquire and grow
businesses in the construction and infrastructure services sectors in Western Canada. Additional information relating to
WesternOne Inc. is available at www.weq.ca.
SOURCE WesternOne Inc.
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