A simple and non-intrusive solution using SMS
Today we are going to shine our little spot-light on one of Nyfty’s oldest customers and greatest supporters - the awesome AMLI Residential.
We had a chat with Michael Trenski, AMLI’s Director of Construction Technology and all round top bloke, and got the low-down on AMLI Residential and how Nyfty joined them to become their Little Robot Helpers.
Who are AMLI Multi Family and why did they get the Manpower Bots on Board for their Procore Daily Logs?
When AMLI Residential, a leading multi-family real estate developer with offices across the USA, looked for a solution to streamline workforce management across their development projects, they found a powerful partner in Nyfty’s Manpower Bot.
Known for developing and owning high-quality properties, AMLI faced a common challenge: tracking labor across multiple, complex construction sites. Now, with Nyfty’s Bot seamlessly integrated into their workflow, they’re tackling this challenge head-on, keeping projects on track while simplifying the process for everyone involved.
Nyfty’s Manpower Bot: A Real-Time Data Powerhouse
One of the key reasons AMLI became a fan of Nyfty’s Manpower Bot for Procore is its efficiency in gathering workforce data. For AMLI, ensuring that the right resources are allocated to projects in real time is critical to success. Manpower Bot enables AMLI to collect workforce data from their partners across various projects daily and automatically synchronize it with their project management platform, Procore.
The data captured by Nyfty allows AMLI to compare real-time workforce numbers against planned resources. This comparison offers a valuable forecasting tool, allowing AMLI to anticipate potential delays before they happen, providing ample time to resolve issues before they impact the project’s progress.
Simplifying Data Collection, One Text at a Time
Gathering accurate and up-to-date workforce data across multiple development sites used to be a time-consuming task for AMLI’s teams. In the fast-paced environment of multi-family real estate development, higher priorities often pushed data collection to the back burner. That’s where Nyfty’s Manpower Bot changed the game. Now, AMLI’s teams rely on the Bot to collect this data seamlessly every day.
The process couldn’t be simpler: Nyfty sends a text message directly to the superintendents or foremen on-site, allowing them to reply in either English or Spanish, with the number of workers present and the hours worked. The Bot can even capture progress notes and photos, which are then automatically written into Procore, complete with location and cost code information. This daily data is essential for AMLI, ensuring that they’re always on top of their project staffing.
The Trust Factor: Why Nyfty Was an Easy Choice
AMLI values the strong relationships it has built with its partners, based on trust and respect. For this reason, they knew that adopting an overly invasive tracking solution wasn’t the right fit. But they also understood the importance of consistent, reliable data collection.
Nyfty’s Manpower Bot offered the perfect solution: an easy-to-use system that didn’t impose on their partners’ workflow. Simply replying to a text message was a far more convenient option compared to the previous methods of workforce tracking, which often involved tedious paper forms. By offloading the data collection task to the Bot, AMLI’s teams no longer have to chase down information or manually input it into Procore, freeing up their time for higher-value tasks.
The Results: Consistency, Efficiency, and Happy Teams
The implementation of Nyfty’s Manpower Bot has brought significant benefits to AMLI:
Consistent, high-quality data: Reliable workforce data collected every day keeps AMLI’s projects on track.
Happy employees and partners: By removing administrative burdens and simplifying processes, AMLI’s teams and partners can focus on what they do best.
Project efficiency: Real-time workforce tracking and data synchronization help AMLI identify potential delays before they occur, ensuring projects stay on schedule.
A Word from AMLI
Would AMLI recommend Nyfty to other developers? Absolutely. As Mikel Trenski from AMLI puts it:
“Nyfty provided immediate value right from the start. It streamlined a tedious and redundant part of our existing workflow and saves us a lot of time. Buy-in from the project team and trade partners is excellent too—we typically see response rates in the 95+% range.”
With Nyfty, AMLI is truly getting stuff done—faster, smarter, and with the confidence that their projects will stay on track.