Differences Between OPS 1.0 & OPS 4.0 Projects

• FCS has the ability to complete new construction, reroof, or large projects in two different applications. 
• This article aims to explain the similarities and differences between OPS 1.0 and 4.0. 
• Along the way, we will provide best practices to help choose which OPS is best for a particular job. 

We will start by summarizing the capabilities of OPS 1.0 & 4.0 in the table below:

Capabilities	1.0	4.0
Daily Progress set up (Desktop)	Yes	Yes
Foreman can punch-in & out crews	Yes	Yes
Take a photo of the crew before punch out	Yes	Yes
Record lunch for tracking accurate labor hours	Yes	Yes
Clearly indicates which crew members are punched in and out	Yes	Yes
Document Day: Add photos or videos with a description	Yes	Yes
Safety Workflow	Yes	Yes
Calculates % labor - manage and forecast labor	Yes	Yes
Add and view files	Yes	Yes
Calculate % complete	Yes	Yes
Foreman will estimate and enter % complete of the section they are currently working on	No	Yes
Foreman manually enters the estimated number of squares removed and squares completed into FCS	Yes	No
Provides visual detail of roof aerial image and section outlines.  The current work area and completed work areas have section outline mapping	No	Yes
Foreman is able to edit and delete days of work	Yes	Yes
Add edit and delete a Day of work on the desktop app	Yes	Yes
Assign multiple foremen to a job	Yes	Yes
Send OPM’s	Yes	Yes
OPM approval process	Yes	Yes
Production Detail Report	Yes	Yes
Ops Calendar	Yes	Yes
Manage Crews	Yes	Yes
AIA Billing	Yes	Yes

• You can see in the table above OPS 1.0 and 4.0 share the same capabilities except for how the foreman enters % complete for a Day of Work in the mobile app. 
• Below we'll take a closer look and see how they differ.

OPS 1.0:

• Foreman who struggles to utilize the outline drawing tools will enjoy using OPS 1.0.
• OPS 1.0 is less tech-savvy and simpler to use. 
• The foreman will add the amount of squares removed and replaced. 
• The program will calculate the % complete for you.
• OPS 1.0 may be a better option for new construction or a roof where an aerial image cannot be obtained.   

OPS 4.0:

• OPS 4.0 relies on the foreman to outline the section of the roof. 
• The outline will calculate the square foot area and the % complete.
• In cases such as new construction, you can use architectural designs as the aerial image. 

Congratulations! You now have a better understanding of OPS 1.0 and 4.0. 

Hopefully, we have given you some insight as to their similar capabilities, how they capture % complete, and some best practices of when to choose one option over the other.