The future is looking bright for the US construction industry, with a plethora of new developments set to kick off in 2016. The hotel industry is a particularly lucrative sector, with the latest statistics from hotel research firm STR revealing that 865 hotels with 103,230 rooms are currently under construction across America.
For construction firms the boom represents an exciting opportunity to grow and expand in 2016. With an increase in business comes the need for managers to review operational processes and ensure that production is maximised to its full potential. Mobile apps are designed to help business owners do just this, giving them access to a myriad of management data, at their fingertips. Here’s how:
Remote labour management
Employees are the cornerstone of any construction business, with both on-site and administrational staff playing an integral role in building structures from the ground up. Managers can’t oversee all employee movements which means mobile apps are a savvy way of remotely maintaining a productive workforce.
Streamline scheduling
When it comes to meeting deadlines and adhering to budgets running a tight ship is paramount. Mobile apps can be used to streamline scheduling and ensure that all activities are on-track.
Multi device functionality
Construction management doesn’t adhere to conventional office premises. On the contrary, project managers have dynamic schedules that see them constantly moving between sites. The multi device functionality of mobile apps gives construction managers the flexibility to oversee operational processes from anywhere, at any time. Whether they’re using their office PC or a mobile smartphone, apps keep managers in the loop, around the clock.
Track data in real time
Mobile apps capture real time information from sites which can be used to optimise operational processes almost instantaneously. From GPS tracking and photo capture to barcoding and processing times, mobile apps arm project managers with valuable information that can be used to pinpoint weaknesses.
An up to the minute ROI overview
By automating operational processes mobile apps offer construction managers up-to-the-minute insight into the ROI of projects. They can then use this data to gain valuable insight into the functionality and effectiveness of procedures. With the new knowledge management teams can develop in-house solutions to augment productivity.
With new opportunities on the horizon it’s critical for construction businesses to continually optimise operational processes. This is an integral part of tapping into growth and development prospects. appsFreedom exists to helpin-house IT, CTOs and CIOmanagers do just this with innovative, fully integrated construction specific apps. When it comes to augmenting internal operations, technology is keynote.