eSquiggles, the legionella control and data collection software, is continuing to provide a means of cost cutting during unsettling times across many industries. Legionella control and the requirements of the L8 Code of Practice are legislative requirements. Therefore even in an economic downturn, companies must continue to invest in the necessary checks to ensure compliance is sustained.

One such organisation which has invested in technology to make the inspection process much more efficient is Bristol University. eSquiggles is currently being piloted across the Bristol University Estates department. A key role of staff is to manage and maintain university buildings and assets, however until recently a large proportion of time seemed to be spent completing paperwork and typing reports.

There was a need to introduce a solution which would allow staff to perform inspections and collect relevant data electronically, reducing the volume of paperwork being completed and removing the need for staff to retype data back into their Facilities Management (FM) IT systems.

Following a competitive bid, eSquiggles was selected as their preferred electronic data collection tool which would be used whilst carrying out regular jobs such as water tank inspections, legionella risk assessments and asset management.

eSquiggles integrates seamlessly into their back office systems, meaning that data collected onsite is instantly populated back into these systems. That means no retyping, no lost paperwork, improved visibility of data for management reporting – and huge cost savings.

” We were impressed with the flexibility of eSquiggles. It can cater for the full range of inspections and surveys performed on a daily basis and is extremely easy to use. We are confident that the reduction in the volume of paperwork and the anticipated cost savings will pave the way to a full rollout across 300 staff “

Kevin Thomas, Estates IT Manager, Bristol University