Notification System for Construction Logistics Application

The University of California San Francisco (UCSF) is undertaking an initiative to revitalize the Parnassus Heights campus. This effort, outlined in the UCSF Comprehensive Parnassus Heights Plan (CPHP), includes constructing several major capital projects and upgrading existing buildings and infrastructure.Given the extensive scope of this program, UCSF has implemented a Construction Logistics Management Program to minimize impacts and disruptions to campus stakeholders, patients, and the surrounding community. Additionally, the program facilitates coordination among various departments involved in the construction efforts, which often operate in silos, ensuring a more cohesive and efficient approach to project execution.A key tool within this program is a GIS web application, which serves as a system of record for documenting construction activities. This application supports decision-makers by providing essential data for day-to-day operations and logistics planning, enabling a more seamless and informed approach to project execution.However, the GIS application presented a challenge as it operated as a closed system, lacking the capability to provide updates or notifications to users external to the platform. Another challenge was that users would have to manually log into the system to check for updates.  To address this limitation, UCSF initiated a project to develop a notification system designed to alert users about upcoming scheduled work and prompt them to update relevant data using FME Flow. This enhancement aims to improve communication, ensure timely updates, and boost operational efficiency.  The resulting communication delivered all summaries in a crafted html table that contained hyperlinks to Survey 123 forms and embedded images as thumb nails depicting a map of the impacted area leveraging the GIS layers produced during data collection.The introduction of the summary email has further streamlined the process by providing stakeholders with a concise overview of upcoming impacts for the week. This enables them to effectively plan, schedule, and coordinate construction efforts, reducing potential conflicts and enhancing operational efficiency. Additionally, the email includes direct links to the GIS application for access and an attachment summarizing all upcoming impacts, ensuring stakeholders have all the necessary information at their fingertips.