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Darikoda · Operations software for Ghana

Find where your operation is losing money.

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Every month you wait is another truckload.

See what the gap between field and office costs.

Fuel bills rise, machines sit idle and completed work goes unclaimed. The records behind those costs show you where to start.

Darikoda brings fuel, machine hours, repairs and site work records together, so you can check the gaps and decide what to fix first. Captured at source.

Get a one-page summary with three priorities to tackle first.

For mining, construction, roadworks and equipment hire in Ghana.

Operations software for Ghana, built for mining, construction, roadworks and equipment hire. Review fuel, machine hours and downtime with the records behind them. Captured at source.

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Fuel tanker travelling along a site road

Example operating view

Explain the fuel difference

One excavator. One shift.

200 Lawaiting review

  • 1,200 L dispensed
  • 1,000 L recorded consumption

Trace the gap to the shift and operator.

See the records behind the examples.

See it in the app →

Find the guide for your business

Choose the work you do. Each guide starts with the problems your team needs to solve.

Fuel tanker travelling along a site road

Mining

Check fuel use, machine costs and the work behind your payment claims.

See the mining guide →
Explore the mining record

How the example works. One excavator. One shift. 1,200 L dispensed. 1,000 L recorded consumption. 1,200 − 1,000 = 200 L. (Illustrative model, your number from the audit.)

Fuel event → Compare consumption → Manager reviews operator account. Trace the gap to the shift and operator.

Fuel AssuranceFuel integrity

Example operating record

184 / 184

C

Fuel dispenses captured at source

Every litre logged at the machine with photo and shift, with GPS where available. The supporting evidence stays with the fuel entry.

Fuel variance surfaced to review

B

GHS 18,420

Fuel variance exposure

B

GHS 61,500

EX-22 coolant

C

103 C

Health alerts open

C

3

Fleet utilisation

C

72%

Parts variance

B

5%

EX-22 excavator

Health alertC

Coolant climbed from 90 to 103 C across the shift. Three health alerts open on the asset.

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Site engineer reviewing a tablet beside bridge works

Roadworks and civils

Keep measured work and supporting records ready for the next payment certificate.

See the roadworks and civils guide →
Explore the civils record

How the example works. One road section. One certificate period. 240 m³ current cumulative quantity. 216 m³ previous cumulative quantity. 240 − 216 = 24 m³. (Illustrative model, your number from the audit.)

Measurement record → Period quantity → QS checks measurement trail. Put the measurement trail behind your next certificate.

Cost per TonneCost and yield

Example operating record

GHS 82.40

C

Cost per usable tonne, TR-07

Priced on usable output, not gross tonnes. Self-produced runs near 91 percent usable, bought-in near 63.

Fleet idle

C

43%

Addressable idle hrs

B

1,240

Idle exposure

B

GHS 310,000

Fuel bill, 172/172 recon

B

GHS 128.4M

Approvals per day

C

150 to 250

Cement variance

B

14%

CR-02 crusher

Health 58C

Health score 58, an open alert. Waiting on parts for about 260 days while output runs down.

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Construction supervisor coordinating work by phone

Construction

Follow project costs, completed work and the issues holding up handover.

See the construction guide →
Explore the construction record

How the example works. One project. Forecast to completion. 19 days of modelled slip. USD 15,000 assumed daily time cost. 19 × USD 15,000 = USD 285,000. (Illustrative model, your number from the audit.)

Programme record → Delay forecast → Project manager reviews blocker. Resolve the blocker before the delay grows.

Executive KPIsExecutive margin

Example operating record

USD 285,000

B

Money at risk from time, Parkview Phase 2

Control framing, never over budget. The schedule slip is what puts the money at risk.

Spend ratio, EAC

C

108%

Forecast profit

C

-USD 115,000

Margin erosion

B

-USD 287,000

Worst unit margin

B

-USD 84,300

Best unit margin

B

+USD 472k

Materials vs BoQ

B

7%

Parkview Phase 2

SPI 0.79C

SPI 0.79, 19 days late. USD 132,000 exposure on the flagged phase, driving the loss.

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Mechanic working on a machine engine

Equipment hire and owned fleets

Track hire hours, damage and repairs, or manage your own machines across projects.

See the equipment hire and owned fleets guide →
Explore the equipment hire record

How the example works. One returned rental excavator. USD 1,800 repair bill. 5 booked hire days lost at USD 200/day. USD 1,800 + (5 × USD 200) = USD 2,800. (Illustrative model, your number from the audit.)

Dispatch and return photos → Fault and repair record → Review repair costs and lost hire days. Connect the damage, repair and missed hire days.

Damage and lost hire incomeEquipment rental costs

Example operating record

USD 2,800

B

Repair bill + lost hire income

One returned excavator. USD 1,800 repair bill plus five booked hire days lost at USD 200 per day.

Repair bill

C

USD 1,800

Booked hire days lost

C

5 days

Daily hire rate

C

USD 200

Lost hire income

B

USD 1,000

Handover photos

C

2 sets

Repair status

C

In progress

Returned excavator

Repair reviewB

Compare dispatch and return photos. Keep the fault report, repair bill and missed hire days together.

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Managing distribution stock and cash? See the distribution guide →

Two site workers reviewing information on a laptop

Built from field experience

Engineering experience behind the software.

Darikoda draws on UCL mechanical engineering, GE turbines and Caterpillar/Unatrac field experience across Ghana and Nigeria.

We configure it around your fleet, contracts and reporting needs, so the records fit the work your team does.

Meet the founder and company →

Your next step

Start with the problem costing you most.

Book a free 30-minute audit of your operation. Get a one-page summary of the gaps we find, with three priorities to address first.

Email theo@iloristreamline.com
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Patterns described here are drawn from extensive field audits and industry research across Ghana's mining, construction, roadworks, and quarry sectors. No specific operator is named or identifiable.

Frequently asked questions.

What does Darikoda do?

Darikoda is operations software for businesses in Ghana. It brings fuel, machine hours, repairs, materials and work records together so managers can investigate costs and prepare payment claims. Distribution teams use it for van sales, stock and collections. Captured at source.

Which industries is it for?

Mining, construction, roadworks, equipment hire and distribution. Each industry guide explains the work Darikoda records and the decisions it helps your team make.

Can the site team record work without a signal?

Supported field entries save on the device and sync when the connection returns. During setup, we map the tasks your team needs on site and the steps that need a connection.

See capture, review and sync for each workflow
What do I get from the free audit?

A 30-minute review of your operation and a one-page summary of where records or controls need attention, with three priorities to address first.

How do we get started?

Message Darikoda on WhatsApp or use the audit page to arrange the first conversation. We review your operation, identify the priorities and explain the setup and cost.

How the first workflow becomes part of the daily work
Message Darikoda to book the audit