His 15 employees are deployed on construction sites all over the Austrian state of Tyrol. The boss always stays on top of things thanks to being so well organised. With digital aids and mobile tools, his company is ideally equipped. ‘We use Festool cordless tools almost exclusively, which allow us to work independently no matter where we are. They also save us time and money on construction sites.’ In addition to the quality of the tools, Laiminger also appreciates the fact that they can be stored and transported in Systainers. No matter whether it is in the workshop, in the vehicle or on the construction site, everything can be safely stowed and easily transported.
Mobile everywhere – part 1
Out and about in Tyrol with master painter Michael Laiminger.
Michael Laiminger, director of a painting company in Radfeld in Austria, is actually always on the move – in his head or in his car. As a young boy, Michael was already accompanying his father on visits to customers and to construction sites. A lot has changed since then. The range of jobs has become much more varied and the flexibility and speed required has increased immensely. ‘In our company there’s less and less work in the shop – most of it is done directly on the construction site,’ Laiminger explains, adding, ‘so as tradespeople we constantly have to respond more quickly and flexibly to schedule changes and other events on the site. And, of course, we still have to ensure that the quality of our work does not suffer.’
‘Our employees have an app installed on their mobile devices, where all of the construction sites are saved. That way we’re able to ensure that site documentation is complete.’
Michael Laiminger, director of the Laiminger painting company, Radfeld, Austria
Laiminger also relies on modern network connections. The workday starts by sending information to the employees’ mobile devices. They can connect directly with the office from the construction site. If deadlines or jobs change, the employees find out straight away through the push notifications on their mobile devices. It works well for the young employees. And it makes the boss’ job much easier. ‘It turns the mobility and flexibility expected of us from a curse into a blessing,’ Laiminger says happily.
