Every industry in the world is evolving. Whether we are looking at finance, marketing, advertising, real estate, or yes – construction – we can observe measurements of progress that were unable of being dreamed of just a few short decades ago.
As industry evolves, so must the companies serving that industry. We need to ‘keep up with the times’ so to speak. We need to be on the cutting edge of technological advancements, whether we like it or not. The truth is, though, that technology helps us to complete projects more efficiently, and to service our clients better.
Many people may not equate construction with technology, but technology plays a larger role in construction than many other industries. If you have ever looked at a gigantic crane raising a multi-ton steel beam in the middle of the city, you are witnessing a feat of technology – and that’s before you even look at the control panel driving it!
Not all pieces of construction technology are made for moving equipment or materials though – many are designed to make our lives easier, and our businesses more productive. Here are five apps that can increase efficiency for the construction professional in 2016.
1. Payroll4Construction.com
The Ode family created Payroll4Construction.com to address the specific needs and challenges of construction payroll. This is one of the few payroll service providers that truly understands construction payroll and all the issues that come with it – prevailing wage, certified payroll, union wage reporting and multi-city/state payroll.
They are a full-service payroll provider just for the construction industry. Through their philosophy of keeping a singular focus on construction clients, they have built their service to automate complex construction payroll and make it easier for contractors.
2. EyeTrax Wireless On-Site Cameras
When security and surveillance is needed in a location where there is no power and no Internet to support a CCTV security camera, then EyeTrax solar powered cellular security camera systems are the perfect fit for your needs.
Powered by the sun while utilizing local cellular towers to transmit, these cellular security camera systems do not require anything outside of themselves to operate 24/7/365. Installation can be performed by anyone who can operate a screwdriver and a mobile phone. The outdoor security camera systems are pre-configured with cellular service at their facility prior to shipping, ready to operate in any location in the world that has a cellular signal. Learn more at: http://www.EyeTrax.net
3. GPS Insight
You are very busy – and so is your fleet. Your trucks are on the go just as much (if not more) than you are these days, and you need an efficient way to track and monitor them.
GPS Insight goes above and beyond the standard features of other GPS tracking systems. They offer a wide range of customizable reports, alerts, maps, and other features designed to meet your most challenging requirements. No one else in the GPS tracking industry provides as many valuable and in-depth features as GPS Insight. The majority of the solution’s capabilities have come from the input of customers and requests are completed quickly, at no additional charge. Learn more at: http://www.GPSInsight.com
4. Safety-Reports.com
In any industry (especially construction), there is nothing more important than safety. To help streamline the safety inspection process, Safety-Reports.com has come to the rescue.
Safety-Reports.com was designed by a safety consultant who had spent countless hours per week typing up his reports. While he enjoyed being in the field, he did not enjoy the seemingly endless paperwork that came after. Generalizing his time at around $100 per hour, and dedicating 30 minutes – 1 hour to each report, multiple times per week, his time (and money) saving formula was easy to calculate. Safety-Reports.com streamlines the process and puts your most valuable commodities back into your pocket.
Learn more at http://www.Safety-Reports.com
5. InEight HD Field Solution
With today’s fast-moving projects, it is critical that each day’s work moves forward as planned. Managers and superintendents require constant visibility into actual jobsite progress in order to quickly identify and resolve issues as they occur. Without this insight, key tasks may be missed and cause delays that could impact overall project performance and potential profit.
The HD Field Solution delivers project execution alignment and visibility by connecting jobsite labor and equipment actuals to the InEight HD suite via a modern tablet interface. In fact, initial case studies show a savings of 10 minutes per time sheet over manual paper processes. Learn more: http://ineight.gate6dev.com/
Whether you are managing a workforce or out in the field, there is no avoiding the need to evolve with the times. These five apps will make your life easier, as well as your team’s.
What other tools have you discovered that enhance the efficiency of your business? Tweet us at @IntegratedBLD!