Smart Strategies Using Apps for Commercial Projects

Smart Strategies Using Apps for Commercial Projects

Smart Strategies Using Apps for Commercial Projects

  • Posted by Tech 24 Construction

There are plenty of questions to ask a prospective contractor for your commercial construction project. You naturally want to ask about quotes and the timeframe you can expect for the project to be completed. However, you should also ask about the company’s technology. The best teams, including the one at Tech 24 Construction, have incorporated new technologies, including apps, into the processes. Here are some of the best ones to see on any commercial site.

 

First Aid App

The people on the job site know what precautions to take to avoid injury. Unfortunately, accidents happen all the time. You need to know exactly who to call, so everyone on the site needs to have a first-class safety app on their phones. One great one is the Red Cross First Aid app. This particular app contains 9-1-1 integration, which means you can contact emergency services all the time straight from the app. There is also a simple-to-use Spanish toggle. Even workers who only speak Spanish can use it.

 

App for Bids and Estimates

One of the most critical aspects of any effective construction company is being able to provide detailed quotes quickly. With JobFLEX and similar apps, the construction team can drag and drop photos, materials and line item costs right in the app. With just a few clicks, the client will receive a thorough quote in no time. You typically do not need Wi-Fi to use this kind of app, so even if you are in the middle of nowhere, you can still come up with an estimate.

 

Photography Apps

There is certainly no shortage of apps that take pictures. All smartphones already come with a camera app, and depending on the type of phone you have, this camera by itself can be great. When you need something a little better, you can download additional photography apps onto your team’s phones. You can create albums inside the app, which makes it easy to find photos for a particular project. You can also zoom in and out with ease to get a better look at the construction.

 

Apps for Project Management

One way to increase productivity on the construction site is to use a project management app, such as e-Builder. When a manager oversees multiple projects simultaneously, they will not be able to be at every site, every day. Fortunately, managers can keep track of everything from a simple app. Managers and foremen can collaborate with the entire team and make sure milestones are met.

 

Reporting Apps

One part of any construction project is plenty of paperwork. While you cannot avoid physical documents entirely, you can fill out work orders, inspections, audits and other forms on your phone. You can bring up the exact papers you need right from your mobile device instead of wasting time shuffling through papers at the office. Some apps even allow you to convert certain files into PDFs, which comes in handy when there are papers you need to email when on the go.

 

Apps for Task Management

Any effective construction team will require a cloud-based task management solution to allow the manager to take notes and assign work. If you have any updates to share with your crew, then you can let everyone know through the app. This prevents any miscommunication. When issues come up, you can discuss them right away instead of waiting until you get out to the site. This kind of streamlined sorting allows you to circumvent support lines entirely.

The team at Tech 24 Construction utilizes these types of apps and others that are advantageous when it comes to commercial construction. If you have any more questions about a project you have in mind, then feel free to contact us.