Enable Real-Time Material Tracking with Hub360
Case Study: Improving material tracking, ensuring compliance, and supporting sustainability
Client: Monaghan County Council
Industry: Public Infrastructure
Overview
Monaghan County Council, supported by the TII, NRA, and the Department of Transport, partnered with Hub360 to improve the management of construction and demolition (C&D) waste.
The project aimed to accurately track material movements, ensure compliance with sustainability standards, and align with circular economy principles.
By implementing Hub360, the Council gained real-time insights into material movements, enabling better resource management and environmental accountability.
Challenges
Before adopting Hub360, Monaghan County Council faced several challenges:
Manual Processes: Reliance on paper-based dockets and manual data entry caused inefficiencies and increased the potential for errors.
Lack of Real-Time Tracking: Monitoring material movements in real-time was impossible, making it difficult to ensure compliance.
Data Gaps: The inability to verify pickup and drop-off locations hindered oversight.
Sustainability Metrics: Estimating CO2 emissions and demonstrating compliance with circular economy goals was challenging.
Solution
To overcome these challenges, Monaghan County Council adopted Hub360, leveraging its key features to streamline operations:
Real-Time Geo-Tracking: Enabled operatives to log and photograph each truck at pickup and drop-off points, ensuring accurate journey records.
Digital Documentation: Replaced manual entry with digital dockets and timestamps, minimising errors and improving data reliability.
Enhanced Oversight: Provided tools to monitor and manage waste movements, ensuring regulatory compliance and sustainability alignment.
Project Scope
The project focused on:
Material Movements: Tracking materials from roadside to quarry and back to the final reinstatement location.
Comprehensive Data Capture: Logging every truck movement with timestamps, geo-tags, and photos on the Hub360 platform.
Circular Economy Support: Documenting material reuse and recycling efforts to promote sustainable resource management.
Results
Real-Time Data Visibility
Project data was accessible in real-time, improving material and project oversight.
Improved Compliance
Full traceability of materials ensured adherence to environmental and circular economy standards.
CO2 Monitoring
Provided estimations of CO2 emissions, including:
Emissions from loaded transport trips
Emissions from empty return trips
Total project CO2 impact
Operational Efficiency
Detailed analysis of material and waste management performance enabled better planning and decision-making.
Key Achievements
100% Visibility: Complete traceability of all material movements from pickup to drop-off. Tracked materials from roadside to quarry and back to the final reinstatement location.
Paper-Free Processes: Eliminated paper dockets, saving time and reducing environmental impact.
Sustainability Metrics: Delivered verifiable CO2 impact data to support green initiatives.
