There have been numerous changes in the construction business, including several changes to the visual aspect of the construction job site. In any case, one constant of the building job site hasn't been modified is the superintendent's trailer. The center-piece of the building site, the superintendent's trailer is the center of communications and information for the construction . New and emerging technologies have reduced, although not absolutely eliminated, some of the functions of the construction trailer.
Top construction firms are using general mobile apps to make construction management jobs better. Perhaps the most typical non-industry specific application is mobile email and texting. But more firms are utilizing applications like Google's QuickOffice to make reports and to check spec info on the job site. This allows for faster and more correct calls often leading to savings. Other typically utilized apps are cloud based applications like Dropbox that are making construction manageability way simpler. These cloud tools are utilised for sharing everything from pictures of conditions on the construction site, to sharing sketches and drawings. Another popular program that is frequently used on mobile devices is appointment software. Most mobile devices include a common schedule maker or scheduler software utilized for appointments that may sync with most major calendaring applications like Microsoft Outlook.
Leading construction companies aren't just using common mobile packages but are also utilizing industry specific mobile applications as a vital element of construction management jobs. Examples of the most common mobile contractor software include house design software, construction estimate software (bid software) and construction industry specific schedule maker software used not only for appointment scheduling but also for the scheduling of project mile stones. These same features with mobile access are found in the building industries best project management applications.
Not all major house design software has a mobile version but AutoCAD WS allows not just the viewing of plans on portable gadgets like tablets and phones, but also limited modifying of the drawings. The files reside online in a cloud and can nearly deliver real time updates from the job to the office. In addition, there are mobile applications which leverage enterprise level project management software, permitting all the project team members to stay up with the construction project from any location.
The tools available to the construction project boss are numerous, and growing in number. Determining the best tool, whether general or industry specific , and the best practices for using those tools are what web sites like UsersUnite are for. Visit us at UsersUnite to research all the software in the construction industry and see product reviews from your peers.
Top construction firms are using general mobile apps to make construction management jobs better. Perhaps the most typical non-industry specific application is mobile email and texting. But more firms are utilizing applications like Google's QuickOffice to make reports and to check spec info on the job site. This allows for faster and more correct calls often leading to savings. Other typically utilized apps are cloud based applications like Dropbox that are making construction manageability way simpler. These cloud tools are utilised for sharing everything from pictures of conditions on the construction site, to sharing sketches and drawings. Another popular program that is frequently used on mobile devices is appointment software. Most mobile devices include a common schedule maker or scheduler software utilized for appointments that may sync with most major calendaring applications like Microsoft Outlook.
Leading construction companies aren't just using common mobile packages but are also utilizing industry specific mobile applications as a vital element of construction management jobs. Examples of the most common mobile contractor software include house design software, construction estimate software (bid software) and construction industry specific schedule maker software used not only for appointment scheduling but also for the scheduling of project mile stones. These same features with mobile access are found in the building industries best project management applications.
Not all major house design software has a mobile version but AutoCAD WS allows not just the viewing of plans on portable gadgets like tablets and phones, but also limited modifying of the drawings. The files reside online in a cloud and can nearly deliver real time updates from the job to the office. In addition, there are mobile applications which leverage enterprise level project management software, permitting all the project team members to stay up with the construction project from any location.
The tools available to the construction project boss are numerous, and growing in number. Determining the best tool, whether general or industry specific , and the best practices for using those tools are what web sites like UsersUnite are for. Visit us at UsersUnite to research all the software in the construction industry and see product reviews from your peers.
About the Author:
John F. Benware, Jr. AIA is the Industry Director at UsersUnite for architecture, design, and construction. He had has over 10 years of expertise in the design and construction field, including the handling of CAD standards and drafting. You can contact John and read his blog at UsersUnite.
