Using an Excel spreadsheet for construction project management is still considered par for the course by many in the sector. For an industry, that has taken decades to evolve into a spreadsheet from paper records and estimates on blackboards, this might not be surprising. But there is a paradigm shift happening in the sector. Change […]
Workplace injuries and accidents are related to almost every type of job site. However, construction workers encounter safety hazards more frequently than any other workplace. Most of the constructions have risks related to machinery, chemicals, and building processes that can cause lethal injuries in the absence of construction safety mechanisms. Given below are some of […]
Data, analytics, and business intelligence have started being discussed more in the construction industry as organizations witness the benefits other industries are realizing from these technologies. The construction industry that is already reeling under productivity shortages has realized that turning towards data and taking a data-driven approach towards decision-making, problem-solving and risk management may well […]
The cloud has been a formidable technology to help businesses improve business outcomes. The cloud is driving productivity, enabling better collaboration, improving resource utilization, and reducing costs. Almost every industry today, be it healthcare, banking, retail, etc. is moving to the cloud to leverage the wave of efficiency it promises and to add competitive advantage […]
“When a Good Mobility Idea Becomes a Management Nightmare” reads the title of a blog posted by SAP in 2013. Fast forward to today, and it accurately describes the case for the over-enthusiastic application of point solutions in the construction industry. Given the rise and rise of mobile apps, we are starting to see more and more […]
The Current State of Construction Industry & Need for Digitalization A digital transformation in the construction industry is necessary. Due to the fragmented and decentralized nature of construction companies, working in traditional methods of data collection, daily logs and communication have historically produced delayed progress, a lack of communication among stakeholders and outdated data. Despite […]
The construction industry has its own set of unique challenges. Complex and often volatile operational environments are commonplace and now the pressures to improve competitiveness in a tightening market are also rising. Many organizations in this industry are turning towards digital solutions to move towards a brighter future characterized by high-quality work and lower capital […]
The challenges facing the construction sector seem to be evolving. Right from segmented data to dispersed stakeholders, a constrained workforce to the growing demands for performance from project owners, some challenges are old and others new. Making it more complex is the fact that profit margins are under pressure, plus the presence of bid award […]
Whether it’s bidding documents, change orders, invoices, scopes of work or any of the other required documents, when it comes to the Engineering Procurement and Construction industry, there’s a ton of paperwork. Yet, the paperwork is a critical part of the job. Effective document management is a vital process that increases productivity, improves accountability, compliance […]
As companies rev up their projects in capital intensive industries such as Engineering, Procurement and Construction , construction cost overruns, or unexpected cost increases due to an underestimation during the budgeting process, can lead to devastating impacts. But, the vast majority of construction companies face overruns. In fact, and large projects take 20% longer to […]