Connected Worksite Creates a Single, Cohesive Roadbuilding Process

The Connected Worksite, a new digital solution from Ammann, integrates all phases of the road construction process and identifies efficiencies at every step – thus enhancing profitability. In collaboration with Q Point, the digitalization experts, Ammann offers an integrated solution that improves the efficiency, transparency, and sustainability of the entire asphalt-related process.

The accessible technology can be utilised for the entirety of a project, or during specific phases:

• Construction planning and order management

• Planning and production at the asphalt plant

• Loading and delivery of materials

• Paving and compaction

• Thorough documentation

The Connected Worksite brings together all the puzzle pieces to create one coordinated workflow. This advanced communication streamlines each phase of roadbuilding and ultimately brings operational efficiency and cost savings.

Construction planning and order management

Customer orders are provided digitally and monitored in real time. Orders can be transmitted as binding or non-binding, which the plant can immediately accept, reject or respond to in more detail. Changes can be made from an office computer or a mobile device from any location. Each instruction is recorded for further review, if needed.

Planning and production at the asphalt plant

The Connected Worksite uses the digital orders to create a production schedule, which is automatically transferred to the plant’s control system. This optimises material usage and ensures tight deadlines are met. Operating and production data and batch protocols can be analysed centrally, even if multiple control systems are utilised.

Loading and delivery of materials

As new mix is weighed, the system captures and transmits the appropriate delivery data to the truck driver and the construction team. This allows those at the jobsite to time their work to match the delivery of the mix.

The communication works both ways: The mixing plant receives real-time information about the truck locations, which helps plan further production and loading.

Paving and compaction

Monitoring of mix temperatures is essential to ensuring high quality. With the Connected Worksite, crews know the temperature of the mix at each stage: during production, as it leaves the plant, when it’s in transit, when it arrives, when it’s in the hopper, when it’s behind the screed and during compaction.

Ammann Compaction Expert (ACE), Ammann’s proprietary Intelligent Compaction system, also provides control and guidance. ACE can be supplemented by a cloud-based solution that enables the exchange of information between machines. The data also can be viewed online.

Thorough documentation

Continuous documentation offers valuable insights into all phases. The data helps uncover opportunities for improvement – and at an early stage while adjustments can still be made. At a later date, a detailed history can be shared with clients as needed.