Accelerating ISO 9001 achievement at Ogilvie Fire Protection with Fieldwire
Bruce Ogilvie • 
Ogilvie Fire Protection Ltd has always prioritized quality and safety in our commitment to delivering exceptional fire protection services. Since 2017, we have embraced Fieldwire by Hilti, construction management software, as a critical tool in our journey toward ISO 9001 certification. By fully integrating Fieldwire by Hilti into our operations, we’ve transformed how we manage every aspect of our work, from inspections to the execution of passive fire protection projects.
Comprehensive management of work aspects
Fieldwire by Hilti allows us to streamline and manage all facets of our operations effectively. From the initial inspection through to the delivery of passive fire protection works, we utilize Fieldwire by Hilti to document several key components essential for maintaining our quality standards:
Full product specifications: Keeping up-to-date records of materials and their specifications ensures adherence to industry standards and project requirements.
Risk assessments: Documenting risk assessments allows us to identify potential hazards proactively, ensuring that safety measures are in place before work begins.
Toolbox talks: Our safety meetings are documented in Fieldwire, reinforcing our commitment to team communication and safety awareness.
Eight-stage QA punch lists: Fieldwire facilitates the issuance of detailed eight-stage QA punch lists, ensuring that all tasks meet our quality criteria before completion.
Robust audit trail for quality assurance
By utilizing Fieldwire, Ogilvie Fire Protection Ltd has established a reliable audit trail for our passive fire protection works. Each task completion is meticulously documented, providing crucial information about:
Who fitted the materials: Accountability is essential in our operations. Fieldwire records which team member performed each installation task.
Where they fitted them: Geolocation data and detailed descriptions ensure precise documentation of installation locations, maintaining transparency in our processes.
Day and time of installation: Timestamping every task helps us track project timelines and improves scheduling for subsequent maintenance or inspections.
Visual documentation of completed tasks
Fieldwire by Hilti also allows us to create a comprehensive gallery for each stage of every completed task. Visual documentation provides our clients and internal teams with clear evidence of our work quality and adherence to safety standards. This feature enhances our credibility as offers our end clients full transparency and visibility on projects.
Mapping new business processes
Since adopting Fieldwire in 2017, Ogilvie Fire Protection Ltd has taken a proactive approach by mapping all new business processes directly into the software system.
Rather than attempting to retrofit our existing processes into Fieldwire, we’ve focused on creating streamlined, efficient workflows specifically designed to maximize the capabilities of the platform.
This forward-thinking approach has allowed us to optimize operations and ensure that every aspect of our work aligns seamlessly with our quality management standards.
Facilitating ISO 9001 compliance and continuous improvement
The use of Fieldwire by Hilti has significantly accelerated our path toward ISO 9001 certification. The software not only simplifies compliance with quality management requirements but also promotes a culture of continuous improvement within our organization. By analyzing real-time data and audit trails, we can identify areas for enhancement, further driving our commitment to quality and safety.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Fieldwire by Hilti has been instrumental in accelerating Ogilvie Fire Protection Ltd's achievement of ISO 9001 certification. By centralising the management of inspections, passive fire protection works, risk assessments, and quality assurance processes within a single platform, we have established a robust framework that upholds our promise of excellence. Our decision to map new business processes directly into Fieldwire has allowed us to maximize efficiency and accountability throughout our operations. As we continue to prioritize quality and safety, we are confident that our partnership with Fieldwire will propel us further toward achieving our goals.
