Mobilized Construction

Specifications :The software is used for road data collection and intelligence by use of a smartphone application. It also provides a project management software that enables creation and assignment of micro-contracts to local individuals for labor-based construction and maintenance. Road repairs are certified as complete by measuring road conditions again and wages are transferred to individuals via mobile payments like M-Pesa.

One option involves letting the manufacturer take care of any issues arising through an on-ground project manager. The cheaper option involves training a local road engineer to manage the project and he/she handles the issues as they arise. A 24/7 helpline is also available for any software related problems.^{Interview with representative}

Unspecified. Roads built by mobilized construction typically last longer than conventional dirt roads because they are more climate resilient. The most detrimental factor to road deterioration is heavy rains. Mobilized Construction’s climate proofing mechanism includes weather forecasts which enable messages to be sent out to road maintenance supervisors before the wet season, such that rather than rebuilding roads, personnel must focus on clearing ditches and drainage. In this way, roads takes less damage when the rain comes because the ditches are cleared of grass. ^{Interview with representative}

During testing with Shanti Uganda and Luwero County in Uganda, it was found that;

-1 km of roads costs approximately $1,200-$1,300 compared to $14,000-$16,000 (World Bank procurement costs)

-Traffic increased by 4000%

-Traffic time reduced by 50%

-Boda (motorcycle taxi) fares decreased by 50%^{Interview with representative}

Road construction materials can cause serious injury and protective equipment must be worn at all times