Blockchain Project Management System for Installation Coordination
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current project management systems for construction and material installation lack integration across phases, from design to final installation and financial management, leading to inefficiencies and coordination challenges among various teams and stakeholders.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method and system for project management that includes scheduling appointments, generating digital maps, creating project designs, calculating costs, and managing contracts using non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on a blockchain, while tracking locations and materials, to streamline the installation process from planning to execution.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple disparate systems and processes are used to manage construction project phases, then flexibility in handling different project requirements is maintained, but coordination efficiency and information integration deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple disparate construction management functions (estimating, scheduling, material management, installation tracking, and financial management) into a single integrated digital platform. This consolidation enables seamless coordination across all project phases while maintaining adaptability through configurable project parameters and customizable workflows for different project types.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides universal functionality that handles various construction project phases and requirements through a single platform. It can manage different project types (new construction, renovations, additions) with unified tools for estimating, scheduling, and tracking, eliminating the need for multiple separate systems while maintaining versatility.
2Device complexity
If manual coordination methods are used for project phases, then system complexity is minimized, but time consumption and error rates increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical coordination processes with an automated digital system. The platform automatically calculates estimates, generates schedules, tracks material deliveries, and monitors installation progress, eliminating time-consuming manual paperwork and coordination while keeping the interface user-friendly and intuitive.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by automatically generating estimates, schedules, and material requirements before construction begins. This advance planning and preparation reduces on-site decision-making time and prevents errors, saving significant time during actual construction while maintaining simple操作流程 through automated workflows.
3Measurement precision
If comprehensive tracking of all project phases is implemented, then project management accuracy is improved, but data processing requirements and system resource usage increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments project tracking into distinct phases (estimating, scheduling, material management, installation, completion) with specific data collection requirements for each. This segmentation enables precise tracking of only the relevant data needed for each phase, improving accuracy without overwhelming the system with unnecessary data processing demands.
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AI summary
A computer-implemented method of project management for product installation includes scanning an area in which at least one material is to be installed during an appointment time with an estimator to generate a digital map of the area. A project design is generated including parameters for the selected material to be installed and a visual representation of the material to be installed. The visual representation of the material to be installed is overlayed onto the generated digital map of the area to generate a product installation blueprint. Materials or secured and a product installation cost is determined. The product installation cost includes a cost for acquiring the selected material, a cost for installing the selected material, and a service cost associated with generating the project design. A digital contract is generated for communication to the customer. The digital contract includes the product installation blueprint and a price quote.