Why is Geofencing important on a construction site?
Biosite Mobile Geofencing
Geofencing isn’t just about security – it’s about smarter workforce management. Find out more about how geofencing can be used on a construction site as part of a workforce management solution.
What is geofencing?
Geofencing uses location-based technology to establish a virtual boundary around a construction site. When enabled on Biosite Mobile – a workforce management software application – the app detects whether a device is within this pre-defined boundary. This enables access permissions and zone movements to be logged only when the device is physically on site. This ensures that workforce data is accurate, secure, and tied directly to real-world site activity.
How does geofencing work on a construction site?
Once a site boundary is configured in Biosite Mobile:
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Site access and zone movements are only recorded when the device is within the boundary.
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Unauthorised access attempts outside the boundary are restricted.
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Operatives are verified biometrically, using facial recognition technology.
What are the key benefits of geofencing on a construction site?
Geofencing isn’t just about security – it’s about smarter workforce management.
With geofencing, site managers gain a new level of control and visibility. It helps prevent time fraud, improves compliance with health and safety regulations, and ensures that only authorised personnel are accessing specific areas of the site. It’s a smarter, more secure way to manage your workforce and know who’s on site.
Know who’s on site with Biosite Mobile’s latest geofencing feature
In today’s fast-paced and compliance-focused construction environment, knowing exactly who is on site, where, and when is critical for both safety and operational efficiency. That’s why Biosite has developed the Geofencing feature on the Biosite Mobile App – our Workforce Management App – to elevate site security, safety and accuracy.
Here’s how the Biosite geofencing feature on Biosite Mobile can be used on a construction site:
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Clock operatives in and out only when they are within an approved site boundary.
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Verify operatives biometrically using facial recognition technology.
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Track time and attendance accurately based on when operatives have clocked in and out of the site boundary.
Geofencing for temporary areas or zones on construction sites
Operatives working in temporary areas or zones not controlled by hardware access control such as turnstiles still need their time and location on site to be captured accurately and reliably.
Biosite Mobile enables time and attendance to be recorded using facial recognition biometric technology, geofencing to confirm on-site location and liveness detection to verify real-time presence. This ensures only valid, on-site presence is logged and helps maintain the accuracy and reliability of workforce data across all site zones.
What are the benefits:
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Provides highly accurate digital access control, time and attendance reporting and workforce management.
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Facial recognition for accurate verification.
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Verify real-time presence within a site boundary using geofencing technology.
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Easy-to-use system from any mobile device.
About Biosite Mobile
Biosite Mobile is a workforce management software app that gives supervisors and nominated individuals real-time access to essential workforce management tools on the go, from their mobile device.
The app is used as part of Biosite’s workforce management software solution. Where required, physical access control infrastructure, such as biometric turnstiles, adds another layer of control and automation. Together, these tools enable consistent, flexible and compliant workforce management across any type or size of construction project, from mobilisation to final handover.