FAQs

How will I get to know that materials are actually consumed in the site when a new request has been raised?

You can go to inventory and check the consumption of material and if you wanted to see each and every day material consumption then they can pull out the report for material/inventory.

Can I upload my BOQ and will the plan get automatically created?

Yes we can upload the BOQ's but for the planning we need to work out a little, BOQ helps us to plan accordingly with the issued materials.

Estimation Calculation?

Yes, we have this when you assigned task to site team that time you can put the estimation cost for completion of whole task.

How to manage Time?

With Powerplay, you not only get daily progress update but even hourly progress update. So, to manage time you can always keep track whether project progress is as per schedule or not. In this way, you can keep track of the time for your projects and ensure they do not get delayed.

Can I store my drawings and docs in it?

Yes. In the initial stages of transferring your data onto the app you can upload and store your drawing plans and project documents.

Can I create an additional category than skilled and unskilled in labor attendance?

Currently, we have not provided any means inside the software to add any other labour category apart from skilled and unskilled.

How can I track vendor attendance?

You can track the vendor attendance by clicking on the Vendor Attendance in the Attendance module mentioned at the bottom right corner inside a projects page. Here in this section of the software, you can update vendor attendance, calculate custom bills and also download vendor reports.

How will I track the attendance of the labor if they are changing every day?

For different labours coming to your project site everyday, you have to add each new labour/group of labours separately everyday. You also have the option mark attendance for labours in groups based on their level of expertise - i.e., skilled or unskilled.

Can I track material Coming from the Warehouse?

You can track material deliveries from warehouses with our in-app Goods Received Note(GRN) feature. Using the GRN feature you can keep record of materials coming from different places on your own site or vendors. You can fill in the required information while creating such GRNs on our software , which makes bill tracking easy.

Can I track excess cost in Estimation?

Currently, we have not included any process/module /feature to track excess cost animation but you can still track the extra costs being spent on overall project by comparing it with the planned costs.

Do you have any demo versions of the product to try?

Currently, we do not offer any demo versions for web, however you can download the free app version from the Play Store or App Store. This free version offers all the modules included in the app only up to a extent where you can learn how to didgitise project process and track them.

Can I restrict the users in Project access?

Restricting user/member access is only allowed for the admin/owner of the construction business team using our software. The owner/Admin can restrict Project access for all user roles and permissions on the Powerplay software, at any given point during the project duration.

Do you have a sample sheet for the planning?

Yes, we do have a default/sample sheet for the planning process. You can download this sample spreadsheet only after you have listed/uploaded at least one activity/event on the spreadsheet. This sample sheet can be used as planning template for small tasks only.

What is material Expense and Payments in DPR?

Material expense is the payable/payment that has to be paid to the vendor. It is also included in the Daily Project Report(DPR) created on our software. Payments is the cost/bill for employing sub-contracted labour. These cash receipts can be generated separately as payables and are not included in daily reports.

If I click onto the Notification will it take me to that project?

Yes, on clicking the notification, the underlying deep link will instantly take you to the corresponding project task or update where you can see the notified updates. You also get to see who has updated the progress and to whom has it been assigned. Sometimes, you also get notified for the tasks for which you have been accountable.

If I click onto the Notification will it take me to that project?

Yes, on clicking the notification, the underlying deep link will instantly take you to the corresponding project task or update where you can see the notified updates. You also get to see who has updated the progress and to whom has it been assigned. Sometimes, you also get notified for the tasks for which you have been accountable.

Will There be a new whatsapp group created on each notification that is sent?or it comes in one group?

You will only be notified through Powerplay's official WhatsApp account, for every site update uploaded by your team members. We never want our users to be flooded with messages on endless WhatsApp groups that would again hinder seamless communication and coordination between the office and site teams.

Can I get Location on My Updates?

Yes, you can easily attach the location with the reference pictures uploaded with project progress updates. Even if you do not have a reference image that can be uploaded to certify the progress update, you can upload any random/related picture to Add location to it.

Can I download the app right now and access it for reference?

Yes, our free mobile application is avaialable on both the App Store and Play Store. You can make use of our user-friendly app and experience the benefits of digitally managing your construction projects with Powerplay. Also, to know more about the premium modules offered on our mobile and web platform, you can request a demo.

Who has to update the attendance?

The site supervisor or engineer present on a construction site can usually record and maintain the labour attendance using our app. On the other hand, if you do not have anyone employed for that post, you can assign any member from your team to record attendance.

Do we have Face recognition in Attendance?

No, currently we do not offer face recognition or any other biometric system to help Powerplayers record attendance but your site supervisor/engineer can update attendance on our software in a customized way, based on the type of worker, wage bracket and vendor.

Can I Create GRN without Request?

Yes, you can create a GRN without the indent or material request, in case the materials were procured at a short notice or for other such events. You can fill in the required information while creating such GRNs on our software , which makes bill tracking easy.

How will I get to know that materials are actually consumed in the site when a new request has been raised.

You can go to inventory and check the consumption of material and if you wanted to see each and every day material consumption then they can pull out the report for material/inventory.

Can I restrict the users in Project access?

Restricting user/member access is only allowed for the admin/owner of the construction business team using our software. The owner/Admin can restrict Project access for all user roles and permissions on the Powerplay software, at any given point during the project duration.

Can i Create GRN without Request?

Yes, you can create a GRN without the indent or material request, in case the materials were procured at a short notice or for other such events. You can fill in the required information while creating such GRNs on our software , which makes bill tracking easy.

Who has to update the attendance?

The site supervisor or engineer present on a construction site can usually record and maintain the labour attendance using our app. On the other hand, if you do not have anyone employed for that post, you can assign any member from your team to record attendance.

Can I download the app right now and access it for reference?

Yes, our free mobile application is avaialable on both the App Store and Play Store. You can make use of our user-friendly app and experience the benefits of digitally managing your construction projects with Powerplay. Also, to know more about the premium modules offered on our mobile and web platform, you can request a demo.

What is material Expense and Payments in DPR?

Material expense is the payable/payment that has to be paid to the vendor. It is also included in the Daily Project Report(DPR) created on our software. Payments is the cost/bill for employing sub-contracted labour. These cash receipts can be generated separately as payables and are not included in daily reports.

Is it for the design Team?

As of now, Powerplay does not provide features and tools that can be used by ONLY design teams. Still, you can use our free software version for tracking and monitoring similar tasks in design processes such as material deliveries for projects, design progress updates, etc.

Do you have a sample sheet for the planning?

Yes, we do have a default/sample sheet for the planning process. You can download this sample spreadsheet only after you have listed/uploaded at least one activity/event on the spreadsheet.

What is the difference between the Free version and Paid version.

Free Version have limited Features for Construction Management and they can only use Mobile app. But in the paid version they can use web Dashboard and mobile App, In Paid version they can have the support from our KAM side, they can have the tailored onboarding process as per there requirements. In paid we are helping and giving support to organisation for site team and office team training so that they can have better understanding of all the features. We are also helping them to onboard there running project through the help of Activation team.

What is the cost of the product?

Presently, Powerplay comes with two types of subscription plans - Pro+ at ₹9999(quarterly) + 18%GST and Pro at ₹3099(quarterly) + 18%GST

Can you give me discounts on yearly charges?

The discount can never go par 20% which is applicable only in the case of yearly subscription.Discounts on product subscription - be it quarterly or yearly is subject to ongoing discount campaigns. On an average, we do provide our new users with a discount of 10% for their first quarterly subscription.

Difference between SAP and Powerplay?

Powerplay offerings include a range of products and services but SAPprovides from customer relationship management (CRM) to analytics and enterprise mobility.