The Hold Point Inspection App Built for the Front Line
Sitemate’s Hold Point Inspection App is powered by Dashpivot, and allows site teams to easily log hold point inspections at the job site. Storm, Sitemate’s AI agent, can fill out reports with inspection criteria, hold point status, and even photos, then site supervisors can review, edit, and sign off directly on the form via e-signature.
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Why Hold Point Inspection management Is Harder than It Should Be
Time-consuming manual hold point inspections
Inspectors using paper-based forms take a long time to complete inspections at each hold point.
Delays in getting sign-off to progress work
Paper-based hold point inspections often need to be passed around for review, which can hold up progress to the next stage of work.
Missing and illegible inspection records
Paper-based hold point forms can easily get soiled or damaged. Furthermore, paper forms are easy to lose before reaching the office.
Compliance gaps due to missed hold points
Without a clear system to track hold points and sign-offs, inspections can be missed, which compromises compliance with project specifications.
A Smarter Hold Point Inspection App
AI-assisted hold point report creation
Storm can help turn user prompts into a complete hold point inspection report, pre-filled with details specific to user input.
Quick sign-off to progress work
Inspectors and supervisors can review and sign off on the hold point directly from their mobile device, so work isn’t held up waiting on paperwork.
Supervisor review before progressing to next stage
All completed hold points are routed to supervisors for review and sign-off before work can progress to the next stage.
Compliance gaps due to missed hold points
The Hold Point Inspection App uses Dashpivot’s cloud storage system where all completed inspections are stored. Looking into previous records can be done with a few taps and clicks.
Understanding Hold Point Inspection Software
What is a Hold Point Inspection App?
A Hold Point Inspection App is a tool that quality and site personnel use to manage hold point inspections, stages in the work where activity must stop until a specific check or approval has taken place. These inspections are usually tied to critical stages of construction, and cover details on the work item, the party required to inspect, and the outcome of the review. With a Hold Point Inspection App, teams can keep a digital record of these inspections, as well as the approvals needed before work can proceed.
What does a Hold Point Inspection App help record?
- General information like project name, site location, and date
- Work item or activity subject to the hold point
- Applicable specification, drawing, or standard for the activity
- Party required to inspect and approve before work proceeds
- Inspection findings and conformance to acceptance criteria
- Any non-conformances identified and corrective action needed
- Name and signature of the person approving release of the hold point
- Supporting photos and attachments
Why are hold point inspections important?
Hold point inspections are important because they are a means by which project teams can stop work at critical stages, and confirm that it meets the required standard before it continues. These stages often align with points where verification becomes difficult once work has moved on, such as before concrete pours or prior to covering up buried services. This is especially relevant to industries like construction and industrial or manufacturing plants, where proceeding past a hold point without approval can lead to costly rework or compliance issues. Additionally, hold point records serve as a basis for project teams and clients when confirming that all required approvals were obtained before work progressed.
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Feed Storm the hold point details
Personnel conducting the inspection can use the voice recording feature while they walk through the hold point requirements and take photos of the completed work, eliminating the need to manually input information.
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Data mapping
Storm extracts insights from user input, voice notes, and photos, sorts the raw data, and uses those insights to populate the right data fields of the inspection form.
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Review of inspection draft
Personnel in charge of the inspection should review the auto-populated fields to ensure everything is correct, and add any missing context.
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Approver review and release
Approvers will then review the inspection for any outstanding items before releasing the hold point. Any outstanding items will first be flagged for rectification before work can proceed.
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Hold Point Inspection App with Flowsite
Flowsite automatically transfers completed hold point inspection data from Dashpivot into quality dashboards and client reporting systems, removing the need for manual re-entry. Quality and project teams get real-time visibility of sign-offs and release status, so work can be reviewed and approved with minimal admin work.
Comparison: Paper Hold Point Inspection vs Digital Hold Point Inspection
Most project teams already know paper and spreadsheets aren't cutting it. Here's what changes when you move your method statements to a digital system.
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| Form access | Instant access to hold point inspection forms by scanning a QR code | Requires asset identification and printing of forms |
| Data gathering | Storm auto-populates fields using photos and voice recordings | Manual data entry, which is time-consuming |
| Hold point notification | Automated alerts notify relevant parties when a hold point is reached | Requires manual tracking and phone calls to notify parties |
| Escalation | Automated notifications escalate critical findings immediately to supervisors | Requires manual hand-offs |
| Storage | Forms stored in the cloud, accessed by searching or filters | Requires bulky binders, cabinets, and manual searching |
| Supervisors' approval routing | Structured approval routing and notification tracking | Requires physical sign-offs, which can delay approvals |
| Audit readiness | All hold point inspections immediately available for auditing | Requires manual compiling |
Frequently asked questions about the Hold Point Inspection App
Does Dashpivot work even if offline?
Yes, Dashpivot can work even without internet connectivity. It stores all collected data, like photos and sign-offs, in the phone and automatically syncs when connectivity returns.
What's the hold point inspection definition, and how does it apply on site?
A hold point is a stage in the works where activity must stop until a required inspection or sign-off has taken place, before work can continue. Inspection hold points are typically set out in the project’s inspection test plan, so everyone knows in advance where they apply.
How does AI help when completing a holdpoint inspection?
Sitemate’s AI assistant Storm can extract data from photos and voice recordings and auto-fill the relevant fields on the form. This eliminates manual data entry and significantly streamlines how teams manage hold point inspections.
Can I update existing hold point forms in the app?
Yes, you can easily update forms in the app to align with your workflow and project specifications by using the powerful drag-and-drop form builder in Dashpivot.
Can I generate dashboards from completed hold point inspections?
Yes, the app can generate dashboards based on collected data from completed forms. Supervisors and managers can easily track outstanding sign-offs and upcoming inspection hold points without the need to manually compile records.
Can multiple people contribute to the same hold point inspection record?
Yes, site staff, supervisors, and quality officers can all add information to the same record as the inspection takes place. As long as they have the right permissions and save their work, all edits made by contributors are saved and timestamped.
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