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Project Document Management Challenges and How to Reduce Them

Freda / May 26, 2018

As project managers will tell you, one of the vexing aspects of their day-to-day workload is project file management. To be clear, by project documents here we are talking about documents, drawings, reference manuals, pictures, schematic diagrams and even videos including those needed for field training and instruction. As more projects are added, project document […]

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How to Easily Track and Manage Solar Employee Safety

Freda / May 21, 2018

Solar field crews face a variety of safety risks every day on the job. From tools and equipment to heights and electrical hazards, solar technicians need to be well-versed in recognizing potential dangers in their workplace and understanding what to do to minimize them. Although tools such as a job hazard analysis can be useful in helping

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Job Hazard Analysis: How To Conduct It Properly

Freda / May 18, 2018

From unstable ladders to deteriorating roofs, solar installation and maintenance crews can face a wide variety of job hazards in their daily work. Taking proactive measures to identify and prevent incidents are crucial to the safety of field workers, which can in turn drive down workers’ compensation costs and increase productivity. In order to decrease the

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3 Best Practices to Determine Solar ROI Estimate

Freda / May 5, 2018

Are you currently on the hunt for a new technology platform to better engage your field crews, collect data and/or mobilize processes? Take a few minutes to review or learn some best practices for calculating return on investment (or ROI)! Savvy solar logistics and operations managers know that each initiative they take on requires consideration

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Why Mobile Process Management & Automation (mPMA) is the Next Big Solution for Solar

Freda / September 19, 2017

Technology has deeply impacted some industries while barely scratching the surface of others. When it comes to data generated for solar project management, sales and O&M, much of it is still being tracked using outdated methods like spreadsheets and pen and paper. Such processes are not only inefficient, but also cost businesses time, money, and

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The Story Behind Scoop Solar

Freda / March 30, 2017

Curious about what drives our platform and our team? You’ve come to the right place to learn about our story. If you’re going through this post, you are probably interested in the solar industry, project management tools, or mobile business platforms. Welcome! We usually focus on the “what” and “how” of Scoop Solar, but here’s

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