b'COMPANY PROFILEINVESTING IN TECHHinton Scaffold uses new software to improve on-site processesH inton Scaffold Solutions (HSS)and activities. The data collected in the where things are located,is an award-winning companytool will allow HSS to predict material how much they cost, and providing scaffold erection,requirements, project budgets and delivery who is working on shift. dismantling and consulting servicestimelines more accurately. SLAM! takes data out of the rearview to the North American constructionCommunication on the worksite betweenmirror, enabling us to predict and industry. We use our experience in heavyplanning and construction activities isschedule the material and labour needs industrial scaffolding to bring the highestcritical for efficient operations. Hintonsofton a project, manage budgets more accu-standard of safety and workmanship tohas developed a process to bridge the gaprately, and reduce incidents, accidents commercial projects. Recently, we receivedfrom the field to the office. orinjury.the Consumer Choice Award for business service excellence in Toronto.At HSS we leverage the data analytics engineWhen it came to a rehabilitation project HSS takes a vertically integrated approachdeveloped through the NSERC grant withof the Caledonia Mill, a historic mill to scaffold access solutions for majorDr. Zhen Lei of the University of Newbuilding built in 1846 and located in projects. Were not just another materialBrunswick (UNB) to reduce major construc- Caledonia, Ont., we were able to propose renting business; with SAIA-trained profes- tion scaffolding costs by as much as 15 pera solution to a unique problem. The mill sionals experienced in some of Canadascent, and through our managed inspectionbacks over the Grand River. The entire toughest environments, we leverage ourprocesses we strive for our goal of a zero- back facade spans 50 ft. over water. The years of experience to provide exceptionalincident project where scaffold is concerned.rehabilitation contractor needed access quality service to our clients. In additionTraditional information systems used into the historic building to reinstall hardie to providing scaffolding services, HSS is anconstruction projects capture the basics like: board but had no means to reach the accredited SAIA training provider and is80-ft.-tall backside. Our team worked now working to bring new technology towith engineers to design a specialized apprentice scaffolding training in Canada.system adjoining girder trusses to span We plan our scaffolds designs in 3D andover the river opening. We were able to provide these to our client, demonstratingdemonstrate our designs in 3D to our our understanding of the scope of work.client and assure safe tie-off-free access to The visualization helps identify any bottle- the facade. necks or collisions in design and ensuresThe Caledonia Mill exemplifies how we deliver satisfaction when performingtechnology reduces risk and supports our work.smooth delivery of scaffold access. The Our progressive view of technologyfield support and project managers all extends to the way we deliver scaffoldingshared an understanding of the project management, as well. As a result, HSSprocess and end design.has created a new company, Hinton Software Solutions (Hintonsoft), to develop SLAM!, the first Scaffold Lifecycle Asset Management system providing unprec-edented insights for the project. With scaffolding being up to 30 per cent of the total budget of major construction projects, the industry is ready for the application of technology to improve on-site processes. In 2020, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) awarded HSS a grant to develop tools that collect data and apply visual reporting and predictive analytics to scaffolding plans 16THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SCAFFOLD INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF CANADA'