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R.W. Gillespie & Associates, Inc
R.W. Gillespie & Associates, Inc. | Erik Wiberg

From Frustration to Innovation: the Journey of R.W. Gillespie & Associates with Omnidots

When faced with the limitations of their previous vibration monitoring system, the geotechnical engineering and construction services consulting company R.W. Gillespie found themselves seeking a more efficient solution and tried out the Omnidots solution for vibration monitoring. The benefits were substantial. Gone were the days of daily site visits for data collection. The team could now remotely monitor, assess, and provide real-time vibration information, with the ability to send customized alerts to stakeholders. This efficiency also makes it possible to expand their operational reach, taking on projects in more distant locations without the burden of daily travel for data collection.

What motivated R.W. Gillespie & Associates to start using
the Omnidots solution?

About R.W. Gillespie & Associates, Inc.

What
Our main services include geotechnical engineering, testing of construction materials, and special inspections related to building codes. Additionally, we offer environmental consulting to complement our geotechnical projects. Depending on the project requirements, blasting and construction vibration monitoring are handled by our geotechnical engineering or construction services teams.

Where
We provide services primarily in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Vermont. We've also been involved in other areas in the eastern United States, but we call New England home.

The project
We provided vibration monitoring during pile-driving operations near underground concrete storage tanks that were part of a community's critical infrastructure. The parties involved valued receiving pre-threshold alerts and timely reports, which allowed them to adjust construction methods and take proactive measures when needed.
 

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Reduce personnel costs and cut travel time

Our journey with Omnidots began when we faced significant challenges with our previous vibration monitoring system. The old system had several limitations impacting our efficiency, such as limited storage capacity, high power demands in vibration-intensive environments, and often needed manual data handling and processing. Frustratingly, it also required us to have on-site personnel regularly to ensure timely reporting.

We focused on finding a system with reliable battery life, comprehensive remote monitoring capabilities, and cloud-based data storage when looking for a new solution. We needed something that would allow us to communicate results to concerned parties efficiently and in real-time.

The most significant improvements we have experienced since using Omnidots' solution are:

  • Remotely monitor, assess, and provide clear, concise, real-time vibration information.
  • It's much easier to send summary data the same day it's generated.
  • We can tailor active alerts to the needs of our clients and other interested parties.
“With Omnidots we no longer need to send an employee to the job site daily to collect and process data from the unit or need a person on standby to make threshold notifications. The data processing and reporting time is substantially reduced.

We can support projects farther away without committing personnel to travel daily for onsite visits and data recovery.”
R.W. Gillespie & Associates Inc. happy customer of Omnidots
R.W. Gillespie & Associates Inc.

Working with Honeycomb as a first-time user

As new users, we found the initial setup for the Swarm unit quite easy. While launching our first project was generally a positive experience, we did encounter some minor challenges. Initial complications arose primarily from problems with activating our mobile plan through Omnidots for data collection. We had to tether the Swarm unit to a mobile hotspot, which would time out from inactivity. Once our data plan was properly activated, the Omnidots unit functioned effectively, meeting our expectations.

Honeycomb reporting tools

The reporting tools have made a significant positive impact on our workflow. Although we faced some initial difficulties with the Report Template, once we established it, the process of generating and downloading reports became quick and simple. The ability to send reports on a customizable timeline, without needing to manually download data, has proven to be a valuable enhancement, ultimately saving us considerable time.

Automatically generate reports to the customer

We chose not to utilize the auto-report feature, as it was set to send reports at midnight. Given that our projects typically conclude around 6-7 pm, our clients prefer receiving results sooner. Whether we rely on manual report generation or explore automated options, we are equipped to provide timely and accurate information to our clients, which helps foster positive relationships.

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“SWARM Vibration monitoring has been a valuable addition to our inspection capabilities. We look forward to seeing further innovations from Omnidots.”
R.W. Gillespie & Associates Inc. happy customer of Omnidots
R.W. Gillespie & Associates Inc.

Benefits of working with Omnidots' solution

For R.W. Gillespie & Associates, Inc., working on pile-driving operations has several main benefits when partnering with Omnidots:

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