The construction industry is witnessing a surge of technological advancements aimed at enhancing forecasting accuracy, field productivity, and subcontractor management. With the advent of new software and technological tools, construction projects are increasingly running on time and within budget. Here’s a look at some of the notable technological releases in February 2023.
PlanHub: Enhancing Preconstruction Solutions
PlanHub, a SaaS preconstruction solution firm, has broadened its platform for general contractors, providing a simplified cloud-based tool designed to enhance collaboration with subcontractors and material suppliers. The platform allows general contractors to post unlimited projects for free, invite subcontractors and suppliers to bid, compare bids, and assemble winning proposals efficiently. Notably, the platform features a lead finder tool that assists in accessing new building construction projects and a bid leveling feature for side-by-side subcontractor bid comparison.
Safe Site Check In: Introducing Jobsite Observations Feature
Safe Site Check In, a construction management software maker, has introduced a new jobsite observations feature, enabling supervisors, workers, subcontractors, and visitors to document jobsite conditions and progress through notes, photos, videos, and attachments. The feature also allows the integration of observations and automated daily log information into construction project management platforms like Procore, providing a comprehensive view of each job’s progress.
InEight: Innovating Forecasting and Subcontractor Management
InEight has unveiled its latest suite of innovations, focusing on increasing forecasting accuracy and enhancing field productivity and subcontractor management. The platform now allows users to configure equations to automate forecast calculations for various types of work through different completion stages. Moreover, the platform facilitates efficient collaboration between the office and the field, ensuring that scope, quantities, productivity goals, and more are effectively communicated to field crews and subcontractors.
Trimble: Advanced Path Planning Technology
Trimble has announced its new advanced path planning technology, aiming to optimize and automate the trajectory, speed, and overall path design of industrial equipment to enhance work efficiency. The technology provides an easy-to-integrate automated solution that is compatible with Trimble systems and an equipment manufacturer’s existing system, available within Trimble Connected Farm and Trimble Construction Cloud.
Conclusion
The construction sector is continuously evolving with the integration of new technologies, aiming to streamline processes, enhance collaboration, and improve overall project management. These innovations not only optimize the construction process but also pave the way for a future where technology and construction go hand in hand, driving more predictability, profitability, and safety into processes.
