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Project Governance for Commissioning and Handover of Infrastructure

Project Governance for Commissioning and Handover of Infrastructure

Project governance lays the groundwork for successful asset management by ensuring that operational considerations are integrated from the initial design phase.

The Importance of OmTrak Building Manuals for Data Centre Projects

The Importance of OmTrak Building Manuals for Data Centre Projects

Data Centres are the backbone of the digital world, playing a critical role in enabling businesses to manage, process, and store vast amounts of data. These highly complex facilities require meticulous planning, operation, and management to ensure consistent, reliable, and secure services. With the surge in the generation of digital data, the significance of establishing … Read more

5 Construction Fails - A Tongue-in-Cheek Look at Defect Management

5 Construction Fails – A Tongue-in-Cheek Look at Defect Management

In the world of construction, a little slip can lead to a great story and an even greater learning opportunity. While some site defects are enough to make you do a double-take, they also provide the perfect reminder of why meticulous defect management is crucial. With savvy tech like OmTrak, these amusing blunders could be … Read more

Dispelling the Myths: Enhancing Project Outcomes with Comprehensive Operations and Maintenance Manuals

Dispelling the Myths: Enhancing Project Outcomes with Comprehensive Operations and Maintenance Manuals

The Integral Role of Operations and Maintenance Manuals in Successful Project Handovers The successful completion and handover of any construction project hinges significantly on the presence and quality of Operations and Maintenance Manuals (O&M Manuals). Despite this, a myriad of myths, misconceptions, and associated risks frequently circumvent the due diligence required in creating these documents, … Read more

OmTrak Celebrates International Women’s Day 2024

OmTrak Celebrates International Women’s Day 2024

Happy International Women’s Day 2024! Today at OmTrak, we not only join voices globally to celebrate the awe-inspiring achievements of women, but we also shine a well-deserved spotlight on the phenomenal women who are integral to our industry. With a proud statistic that speaks volumes—43% of our team are women—we are proof that when it … Read more

Now Live: OmTrak's Site Works Update

Now Live: OmTrak’s Site Works Update

The latest Site Works update has just been released, and here’s what you need to know about it. About the Site Works Update This update transforms the Site Works & FM module to match the interfaces of other OmTrak modules, like Manuals and Documents. The change simplifies things: You’ll find it easier to get around, … Read more

Simplify DLP Maintenance with Site Works [FM] Module from OmTrak

Simplify DLP Maintenance with Site Works [FM] Module from OmTrak

During the Defects Liability Period (DLP), builders face two primary challenges. The first is ensuring that regular and scheduled maintenance of equipment is actually carried out. The second challenge involves being able to produce a log that displays evidence of the completion of the required maintenance tasks. While spreadsheets may be used to track DLP … Read more