Technology be measured based on the live information. This can be used to manage, improve, and ultimately inform the construction process. Make more insightful decisions
DIGITAL TOOLS: THE KEY TO MAKING BETTER DECISIONS IN CONSTRUCTION Last year, it was reported that the construction industry contributed over £117bn to the UK economy and employed over 2.4 million workers. The industry represents 6% of the total economy and is vital to the UK’s economic success. Given these impressive statistics, we know that construction is a successful sector. But are we fulfilling our true potential? In a competitive industry like construction, making the right decisions at the right time is key, says Sjoerd Springer, Account Manager at Ed Controls. As we all know, the construction industry has been slow to adopt technology; but the pandemic has proved that traditional ways of working are not sustainable for the future and prompted companies to begin digitising their processes. We’re glad to see that the industry is changing to become more efficient and data driven, through use of digital tools like Ed controls.
Access progress anytime, anywhere
Having access to relevant information to make informed, data-driven decisions is key in construction. With digital project management apps like Ed Controls, you can quickly and accurately carry out audits, quality checks, and inspections whether you are present on-site or elsewhere. Thanks to quality management software, your project’s information is permanently available, along with automatically generated inspection reports, allowing for insightful decision making in current and future projects. Data driven insights could include anything from the number of tickets you can complete in any given amount of time, to the average time it takes to complete a job. With this information, site managers can improve projections for future projects by estimating the length, cost, and the amount of labour involved.
How many hours have you wasted on chasing your team for project updates? With a digital project management app, construction workers are able to see the complete overview of a project at every stage, with all the necessary information available in one place, accessible to the right people.
How do you know if your current project is on track? A snagging app can also act as a project management tool for a construction site, as it can hold a wealth of information about the life cycle and status of a project. Not only this but using the insights to “evaluate [your team’s] concerns and suggestions when planning work is highly important” for motivating your team.
When construction workers use digital tools to capture and manage defects on site, they are automatically capturing data. This data can be used to run reports, and progress can
Don’t get left behind – join the digital revolution Digital tools are there to make life simpler and easier. An easy-to-use digital system makes information available to the right people, clearly, quickly, and on any device. The best digital construction tools are those which cut the nonsense and help you to work faster and better. Digital snagging tools exist to help construction workers manage their projects more efficiently, and this technology continues to improve. More and more firms are adopting digital tools as they recognise their benefits, including insightful decision making and becoming more fit for the future. Project management tools like Ed Controls, monitor the quality right from the start of a project whilst saving considerable time. Any action points are immediately directed to the right person, this way you avoid problems piling up just before completion of the project, and you have access to all past and present analytics, so you can make the right decision at the right time. Still unsure whether a digital snagging tool is for you? Head to the Ed Controls website to explore the six key benefits of snagging tools in construction to learn more.
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