Formed in 1986 as a privately owned, family run business, GMI Construction has grown to become a well-established, successful and award-winning building and construction services company with operations spanning multiple sectors and geographic regions.
GMI is focused on delivering high quality, energy efficient and highly complex construction projects from inception to completion, meeting tight programme deadlines and rigorous specifications. Their commitment to quality and safety standards has earned them consecutive awards with the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents health and safety rankings.
GMI’s recently completed Ibis Styles hotel renovation was part of a larger scheme of hotel projects for Leeds City Centre. The 134 bed hotel includes family and accessible bedrooms, a 4,000 square foot restaurant and the refurbishment of ground floor units and external spaces to create public interface and retail opportunities.
Thomas West is GMI Construction’s Information and Communications Technology Manager. His team was tasked with replacing antiquated paper systems with a more robust, secure and holistic approach to site management — particularly regarding tracking change orders and working through snagging or task lists needed to monitor work quality and contract conformation for all craftsman.
For the Ibis Styles project, West utilised Trimble Viewpoint Field View
