Set up camp with iLodge.
Meeting time, cost and quality objectives on large-scale remote projects can be daunting. When working in a remote environment, where the nearest town is a two-hour drive and resources are limited at best, you need a partner who has the capabilities to manage sustainable remote camps for large workforces and handle the administrative tasks that accompany this.
In South Africa, projects in remote areas (and over extended time periods) are commonplace, such as the Mulilo Prieska PV solar panel plant near Copperton in the Northern Cape. Spread over 125 hectares and requiring the installation of 275 000 solar panels, this project would have required substantial resources for any workforces and multiple camps to assist in its construction, especially given the limited lodging in the area.
According to Deloitte, South Africa accounted for over 40% of the construction projects for the Southern African region in 2019. That year, the total value of all projects was over $118 billion. Now imagine having an ineffective camp site, with a disgruntled workforce, haphazard services and ineffective Service Provider and client communication when that level of investment is at stake? It’s a recipe for financial and reputational disaster. Not to mention that a disgruntled workforce can seriously hamper crucial project deliverables and deadlines as unhappiness spreads and productivity wanes.
If your project is on the outskirts and you need to accommodate your workforce (whether that’s 5 or 300 people) then iLodge has the skills and experience you’re looking for. From housekeeping to groundskeeping, catering, transport and general workforce requirements, we handle all procurement, quality management and administrative processes.
Having experienced personnel who understand the South African labour environment, health and safety regulations as well as the general landscape and local Service Providers is also a huge asset. Global consultancy and construction firm Mace echoes the importance of on-the-ground knowledge when it comes to remote projects: “Knowing the local supply chain, market and resources, is vital when delivering projects in well-connected areas – it’s even more important in a remote place.”
We deploy iLodge employees on-site as well as dedicated, vetted local Service Providers to handle camp logistics and all workforce requirements. An operations and compliance manager assess service quality and address all service support matters on top of ensuring the operational efficiency of your camp and workforce happiness.
You will also have access to dedicated client service 24/7, with world-class query and complaint resolution times – 6-8 hours for standard queries and complaints, and 1-4 hours for urgent matters. Your workforce as well as any local partners also have access to this service.
By using one dedicated resource for the provision of varied services – from transport to accommodation, camp service set up and more – you are embracing a more coordinated project ecosystem where service provision is standardised, consolidated and integrated. This ‘new way’ of operating is explored in a recent McKinsey report called The next normal in construction and is set to be the way of the future regardless of your project scope. This consolidated approach also helps you realise substantial cost and time saving for your project – something all project leaders and business owners undoubtedly strive for.
Let iLodge put you one step ahead and manage your camp set up operations for ultimate success.
