Ways data sharing boosts collaboration in construction industries
Engineering companies are usually late bloomers with implementing IT solutions for construction. In fact, they’re the last to optimise operations and address inefficiencies in projects. This makes it increasingly difficult to compete with emerging companies in the construction and engineering space and motivate workers to perform better.
While many business owners are used to planning projects on paper, it is difficult to speed up decision-making when several individuals need to access these documents before a project can commence. Digital; however, can improve collaboration between on-site and office workers, allowing each employee to be actively involved in projects. This eliminates miscommunication and hiccups, empowering employees to align project deliverables with resources.
New construction teams are employing young, innovative minds who are familiar with the latest technologies. They know how these tools can be used to boost productivity and communication in lagging areas. So, if you want to avoid the risk of being left behind, you should restructure your business and scale your business for a more profitable future.
Let’s take a look at how Office 365 can drive measurable results for your construction business:
Access information regardless of location
When you digitise your construction processes, you’re allowing employees the opportunity to access any information whenever, and wherever they are. Employees are no longer stretched for information, relying on paper plans or phone calls to ensure the job gets done within the allocated timeframe. Decision-making and poor communication can slow down these processes significantly, pushing out deadlines and limiting the amount of work management can take on from clients. Now, your staff can access any information such as design files and specifications, project plans and schedules fast, and in real-time. These programs enable employees to gain access from any device and any location.
Automate tedious business processes for further efficiency
As briefly mentioned, technology can save you time on jobs and prevent downtime that could push out any project deadline. Automating tedious, or time-consuming, tasks mean that workers can become more effective on-site, and office workers can spend more time finalising admin, quotes and seeking new business. Your employees will be able to reduce manual deployment on certain tasks, and effectively share work seamlessly between applications. Along with streamlined applications comes the dreaded internet security risk. However, if you have a secure cyber security solution in place, you will be able to keep tabs on your data and make sure that changes are monitored in real-time.
Improve internal communications and collaboration
Construction firms often struggle to engage employees because they’re working with large workforces. This; however, can cause a disconnect between staff and likely harm your company culture. When your employees feel included in your business’s communications, you will see a shift in your employees’ attitude. They become more motivated to work harder and upskill in your business. The younger your employees are, the more a “digital workplace” will be expected for them to work and operate efficiently. So, take the steps to improve your document sharing and information access through a tool such as Office 365. Start empowering your staff through digital communication.
Make better, data-driven decisions for your business
It’s no surprise that artificial resources and smart process tools can help you speed up the decision-making process and change the game for construction. Now, your business can build dashboards that give you insights on a specific project’s status. Your employees can monitor their KPIs throughout the day and watch their efforts materialise. For instance, any work that is completed will be actioned online, allowing management to monitor tasks in real-time. Should objectives or responsibilities for the day change, your employees will be alerted immediately.
Stop wasting time on thankless activities
With the correct processes in place to monitor and control certain areas of your business, time wasted on tasks will be minimal. However, Triple4 can assist you in implementing IT solutions for the construction industry. These tools can improve your business’s on-site design, build safer worksites, improve communication, and reduce delays. Our approach to technology can take your business to the next level and reshape your business for a brighter future.