Dispatching People to Projects

Overview

Beyond equipment, CLUE's dispatch system lets you assign people to projects. Track crew assignments, manage labor allocation, and ensure the right personnel are at each job site.

Accessing People Dispatch

Step 1: Navigate to RESOURCE PLANNER → Dispatch.

Step 2: Click the "People" tab to switch from Assets view.

The People Dispatch View

This view shows:

• Person rows - Each crew member in your organization
• Project columns - Job sites they can be assigned to
• Assignment indicators - Where each person is currently assigned

Creating a People Dispatch

Step 1: Click "New Dispatch" or drag a person to a project.

Step 2: Select the person(s) to dispatch.

Step 3: Choose the destination project.

Step 4: Set the date range for the assignment.

Step 5: Add any notes (reporting location, contact info, etc.).

Step 6: Save the dispatch.

Group By Options

Organize the view by:

• Person - See all assignments per crew member
• Project - See all people assigned to each project
• Crew - See crew-based assignments

Crew Assignments

For teams that move together:

• Create crews in People Directory
• Dispatch entire crews at once
• Track crew utilization

Tips

• Check person availability before dispatching
• Consider skills and certifications for specialized work
• Coordinate people and equipment dispatches together