There is no
alternative to digitization for any sector. If a sector has to stay afloat, it
has to pace ahead with the times and embrace technology. Every link in the
value chain needs to function as a connected system based on information and
communication technology to enhance productivity. And, the construction sector
is not bereft from this but many sub-sectors of the industry are still looking
to digitize their production and distribution process. Whereas logistics and
freight has changed the way it does business through digitization.
Some of the
existing mobile app types used in the industry are:
1. Auto CAD under CAD design and drawing
2. Concrete Design Calculator, Calculator for Carpenters and Construction
Pro Calculator under construction calculators
3. Customized Estimators, Painting Estimator and Material Estimator under
estimating
4. Construction Management under construction site apps
5. Construction Suit Coordinator and Construction Architecture under
project management
Now, here are
the major positives of utilising business mobile apps for construction sector:
1. E-Tendering
is going to be the new normal
Construction
industry is extremely information intensive with complex project communications
and digital call for tenders is going to make the process efficient to the core
and readily transparent. When construction suppliers and product specifications
have gone digital, the construction industry needs to move beyond the basic
software access and absorb revolutionising information and communication technology
(ICT). E-Tendering will eliminate inefficiencies which are part of the
traditional process and will smarten the process in an electronic environment.
The existing
level of unawareness regarding ICT can leave the affected companies far behind
in the lead-up to internet based tendering. It has been estimated that in the
next 5 years 80 to 90% of public construction projects globally will go for
electronic circulation of tender calls.
2. The way
ahead – Smart Business Site Logistics
For better workforce
optimization on the construction site, business apps can come to the rescue. A
construction workers spends most of his time and energy on running errands,
collecting and shifting building material, transporting building equipment or
looking for it; all this energy and time spend can be brought down hugely if
digital solutions are applied.
A lot of technology forward
construction firms are already using supply software, and Internet of Things
for establishing communication and coordination between Radio Frequency
Identification (RFID) and machinery or construction vehicles to identify or manoeuvre
products on the construction site. A mobile app interlinked with RFID
technology to inspect the fitting of freshly laid concrete surfaces can be path
breaking consequence of digitization in the building and construction sector.
3. The future
is Drones and Droid driven
Lack of swift
communication among construction workers and project managers can bring an
entire day’s work to a sudden halt and in unfortunate cases even lead to
mishaps. Rising time and cost limitations, and complicated/innovative architectural
projects are the leading causes for construction companies to go digital.
For example, 3D laser
technology is extensively used to survey the construction site, power lines,
fiber optic cables, etc. Drones are an amazing tool that are being used to
survey land, scan and monitor expansive construction sites, and carry out an
easy surveillance of the project’s progress. All these robots and drones will
have the backing of mobile cloud solutions.
The Chinese
company, WinSun has devised a combination of a robotic arm with that of a 3D
printer where the robotic arm controls the motion of the 3D printer,
helping it create large structures at once. With the robotic 3D printing
equipment, WinSun has made 10 single story houses in one day!
4. Digitising
Customer Relationship Management and Sales
Construction
sector is always on the growth curve and operating companies face stiff
competition to stay afloat. There is immense potential for business mobile apps
to skim the construction market and provide details on different players’
projects in pipeline and delivering it to companies. Also for analysing
customer data and enhancing customer relationship management programs digital
solutions can contribute immensely.
Customer
loyalty can be further cemented by business Android mobile applications that generate a lot of
information on a daily basis and function as a communication platform create
long lasting goodwill. Imagine custom mobile apps that provide the amount of
energy the under-construction space will consume once it is ready, the
opportunities are limitless.
5. After sales
mobile apps for legacy building
To bridge gaps
between projects, a construction company can build apps to optimize the supply
chain process and also keep the customers engaged and not let the long
durations of no activity, also referred to as the down time don’t create a
vacuum. Afterall, a construction company doesn’t rest on its laurels, so no
matter how successful its current project delivery was, it would want its
customers to have memory recall and its logistics section always streamlined.
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