Bridging the Gaps in Construction: How Taliho Connects Design, Construction, and Post-Construction Phases

Construction projects generate immense amounts of data, from design to construction and beyond. Yet, as each phase transitions to the next, vital information is often lost. In fact, it's the facility owners—the ones funding the projects—who face the greatest challenges. Today, only about 5% of project data is handed over, leaving owners with gaps that impact operations and facility management. Taliho’s QR code solution offers a comprehensive, seamless approach, ensuring that all essential data is easily accessible at every project stage.

Let’s explore how Taliho supports design professionals, contractors, and owners, becoming the ideal link across construction phases.

Design Professionals: Setting the Project Up for Success with Taliho QR Codes

Design professionals, from architects to engineers, are tasked with building the foundation of every construction project. Specifications—a written set of instructions—are the cornerstone of any design, guiding contractors and tradespeople in interpreting project details, equipment, and material use. However, even with meticulous planning, a common issue arises: sharing extensive data within limited drawing spaces. This is where Taliho simplifies and strengthens the design phase.

By integrating Taliho QR codes into specifications, design professionals can embed an almost infinite amount of information within compact spaces on drawings, without adding extra sheets. Imagine five QR codes embedded within a single set of construction drawings, each leading to crucial project details. For example:

Site Standards: Link to specific site standards that contractors and trades need to follow, ensuring compliance.
Manufacturer Info: A direct link to product installation details, wiring diagrams, and recommended maintenance practices.
Material Specs: Access precise material requirements for quick validation on the jobsite.
Detailed Drawings: Provide additional CAD or BIM files that aid in the interpretation of complex designs.
Submittals and RFI Documentation: Reduce the need for multiple back-and-forths with a QR code directing to frequently updated design submittals and responses to RFIs.

By incorporating Taliho into specifications, designers set a foundation that eliminates miscommunication, reduces RFIs, and prevents data loss in the handoff to construction teams. For Procore users, Taliho’s integration takes this a step further, allowing easy one-click population of documents from Procore directly into Taliho QR codes. It’s a no-brainer for Procore users who want to streamline their workflows.

Contractors: Boosting On-Site Efficiency with QR Codes

Contractors oversee a wide range of complex activities, from coordinating subcontractors to ensuring all site materials align with design specifications. However, time loss due to information gaps—such as waiting for drawings or locating material specs—significantly impacts productivity. Taliho offers contractors a game-changing solution: QR codes that ensure real-time, on-demand access to every piece of critical project information.

Contractors can create groups of Taliho QR codes, label them, and print compact 1"x1" labels to attach directly to the drawings or equipment on-site. These labels act as “portable libraries” of information, empowering workers with instant access to:

Updated Drawings: Scan for the latest revisions or changes to project drawings without disrupting work.
Subcontractor Schedules: QR codes linked to a schedule eliminate guesswork on deadlines and workflow sequencing.
Specifications: Detailed specs are one scan away, reducing material misapplication and rework.
Equipment Details: Immediate access to the installation guides, maintenance protocols, and warranty information of equipment or systems installed on-site.

This approach significantly improves efficiency, allowing workers to scan for information rather than chase down a project manager or office staff. And for contractors using Procore, Taliho’s integration allows QR code creation with data directly sourced from Procore files, further saving time and eliminating redundancies.

Facility Owners: Owning the Full Spectrum of Project Data

Facility owners invest significantly in construction projects but often receive only a fraction of the data created during the design and build phases. This lack of data continuity impacts future maintenance, upgrades, and operational planning. Taliho bridges this gap, empowering owners with a complete, easily accessible database of project information that they own and control from the start.

When Taliho QR codes are embedded within the initial design documents, owners can access essential information throughout the project lifecycle and beyond. This means:

Detailed Equipment Data: Each installed asset has associated information, such as O&M manuals, warranty details, and manufacturer information, accessible instantly on-site.
As-Built Specifications: Ensure the project specifications, revisions, and equipment specs are archived accurately, available on demand for future reference.
Building Standards Compliance: Access specific site standards and protocols tied to the facility, reducing the risk of non-compliance in future renovations or updates.

Furthermore, for owners using Procore, Taliho’s integration streamlines document handoff, ensuring that the transition from contractor to owner is smooth and inclusive of all critical data. Owners receive a complete project data set—not a partial handoff—enabling them to make informed decisions, reduce future costs, and maintain project knowledge.

Conclusion

Taliho’s ability to bridge the design, construction, and post-construction phases solves a longstanding industry challenge: ensuring data continuity from project inception to facility management. For design professionals, Taliho QR codes optimize document space, reduce RFIs, and simplify communication. Contractors gain efficiency, reducing downtime and boosting productivity. And, for owners, Taliho ensures they gain full data ownership, empowering them to manage their assets and facilities seamlessly.