Fire Stopping in Construction: Why It Matters and How to Get It Right

This blog explains why fire stopping is essential for fire safety in construction and how Insite’s digital platform helps contractors get it right the first time by ensuring compliance, reducing rework, and keeping projects on schedule.

The Cost of Rework in Construction and Proven Ways to Prevent It

This blog explores how rework impacts subcontractors and how Insite’s digital platform can help eliminate rework by streamlining operations, improving communication, and ensuring projects are completed on time and under budget.

Ensuring Safe Lifting Practices Through a Comprehensive LOLER Checklist

Learn how a LOLER inspection checklist template enhances safety in lifting operations by ensuring compliance and preventing accidents. Discover key checklist components and the importance of safety protocols in lifting equipment industries.

Building safer construction sites with the right Working at Height Permit Template

Ensuring that all workers, contractors, and visitors are familiar with site-specific safety protocols is not just a best practice - it’s a necessity. A well-designed Construction Site Induction Template plays a crucial role in keeping everyone on the same page, providing critical safety information, and helping to prevent accidents on-site.

Enhancing On-Site Safety with an effective Construction Site Induction Template

Ensuring that all workers, contractors, and visitors are familiar with site-specific safety protocols is not just a best practice - it’s a necessity. A well-designed Construction Site Induction Template plays a crucial role in keeping everyone on the same page, providing critical safety information, and helping to prevent accidents on-site.

How Digital Site Operations Tools Boost Efficiency and Reduce Risk for Small Construction Contractors

This blog explores how Insite’s digital platform transforms site management, helping subcontractors optimise their operations and achieve better project outcomes.

What Is an RFI in Construction? A Comprehensive Guide for Contractors and Project Managers

Navigate the complexities of RFIs in construction projects with expert advice, ensuring clear communication and timely project progress with this essential guide for industry professionals.

How to Ensure Construction Safety with the Right Hot Works Permit Template

Dive into into the essentials of hot works permits, offering guidance on how the right hot works permit template can significantly enhance safety on construction sites.

Partnership – Genfit

We’re thrilled to announce our collaboration with Genfit, a leading force in solar panel and battery installation with over two decades of excellence. Founded by the visionary Dave Houston in 2009, Genfit has evolved from serving the residential market to empowering businesses and community energy groups across the UK with sustainable energy solutions.

How to Elevate Construction Safety with an Effective Toolbox Talk Template

Discover why an effective toolbox talk template is an essential tool in facilitating these vital meetings, ensuring they are consistent, comprehensive, and engaging.

Building Resilience: Strategies for Mitigating Risks in Construction Projects

Explore the crucial role of risk management in construction, highlighting the journey from blueprint to building and the importance of strategic risk mitigation. Discover how technology, especially construction project management software, can turn risk into reward

Partnership – Blu Building Consultants

We’re thrilled to partner with Blu Building Consultants, award-winning experts in healthcare building design! They excel in creating environments that meet the intricate needs of service users and providers, working hand-in-hand with construction teams and architects.

The Evolution of Site Reports: How Technology Is Changing the Game

The shift from manual, paper-based methods to advanced construction reporting software has significantly improved data collection, analysis, and communication. This evolution not only speeds up information sharing but also fundamentally changes project management practices.

Partnership – Smith Painters Ltd

Excited to announce our new partnership with Smith Painters Ltd, a distinguished leader in commercial and industrial painting since 1978. Smith Painters is synonymous with quality performance coatings, delivering durable and aesthetically superior finishes across the UK.

Collaborative Construction: How Cloud-Based Platforms are Connecting Teams

Embrace digital innovation with real-time communication, efficient workflow management, and robust reporting. Enhance team collaboration, overcome implementation challenges, and streamline processes for more successful construction projects.

The Impact of 5G Technology on Construction Efficiency and Safety

Explore the transformative impact of 5G technology on the construction industry in our latest blog post. Uncover how ultra-high speeds, near-zero latency, and extensive connectivity can revolutionise construction efficiency, safety, and project management.

Partnership – Don’t Move Improve Group

We’re excited to announce our partnership with Don’t Move Improve Group, renowned home improvement specialists in Cheshire. Their two decades of experience in creating high-quality, bespoke home renovations resonate with Insite’s commitment to enhancing project management through technology.

Partnership – TB Tiling Ltd

We’re thrilled to partner with TB Tiling Ltd, a renowned leader in high-quality tiling solutions for both domestic and commercial projects across the South West.

The Evolution of Construction Audits: From Manual to Digital

Construction audits have long been a cornerstone of quality assurance and risk management in the building industry. Traditionally conducted manually, these inspections are undergoing a significant transformation, shifting towards digital methods for improved efficiency and accuracy.

Partnership – Metis Homes

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Metis Homes a leader in crafting luxurious homes across southern England. Known for their exceptional living spaces and high-quality designs, Metis Homes embodies innovation, quality, and commitment to excellence.

Partnership – E+M Tecnica

We are delighted to team up with E+M Tecnica, our latest partner in engineering excellence. Known for their innovative engineering consultancy, E+M Tecnica aligns well with Insite’s commitment to precision and transparency.

The Role of Modern Communication Tools in Ensuring Quicker Response Times and Clearer Communication Among Construction Teams

In an industry as intricate and dynamic as construction, efficient communication is the keystone of triumphant projects.

Cost Savings Through Safety: The Financial Impact of Technological Precautions in the Construction Industry

Safety is not just about protecting lives in the construction industry; it’s also a critical financial strategy. While the moral imperative of ensuring worker safety is undeniable, there’s also a compelling economic argument to be made for rigorous safety protocols.

Partnership – Alltimes Coatings

We’re thrilled to unveil our latest partnership with Alltimes Coatings. As a leading provider of premium liquid waterproofing solutions, their ethos of delivering superior quality aligns seamlessly with our vision at Insite.

How regular site audits can improve safety and efficiency

Safety and efficiency lie at the heart of any successful construction project. One way to ensure both these elements is by conducting regular site audits. Now, with advancements like Insite, making these audits seamless, organised, and actionable has never been easier, irrespective of your role in the construction process.

Partnership – MINT Construction

We’re thrilled to announce our latest collaboration with MINT Construction. Recognised for their adaptability and proficiency in diverse building sectors - be it private, educational, hotel, or commercial, their forward-thinking approach resonates with our vision.

Partnership – Urban Habitat

We’re excited to announce our latest partnership with Urban Habitat. As one of the premier landscape contractors in California and Nevada their commitment to exceptional quality, integrity, and a vast array of successful projects mirrors our values at Insite.

Partnership – Hyphen

We’re thrilled to announce our recent partnership with Hyphen. As a renowned firm with 30 years of global architectural and project management experience, their commitment to excellence resonates with our mission at Insite.

The Future of Green Construction: Innovative Approaches and Trends

Green construction, an innovative approach prioritising environmental sustainability and efficiency in building design and management, is becoming increasingly important in our era of climate change. This blog explores the current state, future trends, and importance of this sector.

Building Safer Workspaces: A Guide to Risk Reduction in Construction

Ensuring a safe workspace isn’t merely about compliance, it’s about safeguarding the lives and health of individuals who contribute their skills to erect the structures we see around us every day.

Revolutionising the Construction Industry: How Software Improves Efficiency and Saves Time

From improved project management to enhanced collaboration and streamlined processes, find out how software can transform your construction projects, saving you valuable time and resources.

Building Regulations Part L: What’s changed and how can you remain compliant?

Compliance with Part L is essential for all new building projects in the UK, and failure to do so can result in hefty fines. Our latest blog post explores some of the latest changes and how you can ensure that you keep compliant.

Using collaboration to improve snagging efficiency

At one time, buying a brand-new home was an exciting, positive and life-changing event, but now it can be a headache instead. A collaborative approach to identifying and rectifying defects could be the answer.

Read only project role & customised user permissions on lists

Provide limited access to your projects using the new Read only user role. Read to find out more about this and how to customise user permissions even further.

Working Smarter, Not Harder: Construction Software for Smaller Contractors

The construction industry is behind when it comes to utilising technology. But there are new solutions that can help smaller contractors to work smarter, not harder!

Audit & snag whilst offline, with automatic synchronisation

We’ve added support for working offline which allows you to audit & snag wherever you are, whether you’re in the basement or out in the field.

Share templates between projects and offline improvements

Share your templates across your projects so that you can carry out those repetitive audits or inspections wherever you are. Read more to find out how.

Why are fire stopping records so important and how can they be maintained?

Passive fire stopping records are essential for new build and refurbishment projects. Why are they so important and how can they effectively be maintained?

Custom status groups & item priority

Assign alternative status options on your items which you can customise to align with your workflow. Find out what else is new in this article.

Stay organised with tags

Add an extra layer of organisation to your projects with tags. Use them to group your lists together in the platform and on reports.

Reports for multiple lists with graphs and summaries

Create reports of multiple lists for a high level outlook on your project. A refreshed layout provides extra clarity.

Sign off & archive completed lists

Our first official update is now live. Sign off and archive completed lists

Insite official launch

The new update is now live and the platform has officially launched across all devices! Find out what’s new and what options you have going forward.

The all new Admin console

We have now launched the admin console which supplements the main Insite platform. Manage projects, billing, members and more. Read all about it here.

Improved image editor – Beta update 0.0.30

In this update we have overhauled the image editor. You can now get creative with a suite of shapes including arrows, ticks, crosses, circles and squares. Find out what else you can do in this post.

Customisation of field names – Beta update 0.0.28

Customise field names to suit your terminology throughout the app. Updated reports now include image comments and QR codes for each item! Check out the full set of updates in this blog post.

Comment on images – Beta update 0.0.26

Now you can add comments to your images to make sure the message is clear. We’ve also updated Excel reports and added in deep linking. Read all about it here.

Request a status update – Beta update 0.0.25

Think you’ve completed an item? You can now request a status change for approval. We’ve also changed a lot behind the scenes to improve performance. Find out more about the update in this post.

Updated report layouts – Beta update 0.0.23

By popular demand we have improved both the PDF & Excel report layouts. Item comments and the desktop layouts have also been improved. Read more for all features & fixes and what’s next.

New features – Beta update 0.0.21

Introducing notifications! The first update has been pushed to our beta users. Find out more about the features & fixes and our plans for future updates.

The beta is here!

The beta test programme is now live. Find out how to get in touch if you would like to take part.