Construction management apps are changing the way builders bid for, plan and complete projects. The portability of mobile devices is allowing for a more streamlined approach to construction management, creating a better project experience for both the client and workers, and building positive reputational value for companies who adopt apps into their business models.
These five apps for builders will help your business improve its management today.
1. Buildertrend
Buildertrend is one of the most widely used management apps in construction, providing affordable solutions to scheduling, communication errors, estimates and bid requests. Buildertrend connects your builders, contractors and customers, providing efficient and reliable communication from the early stages of development to completion. It includes great features such as automatic updates, real-time notifications, and document, audio, photo, and blueprint sharing capabilities.
Buildertrend allows developers, project managers, subcontractors, vendors, and customers to enjoy flexible and seamless functionality. Tracking and accepting online payments, sending purchase orders, and assigning tasks are made easy in one integrated app.
Better yet, Buildertrend can seamlessly integrate with estimating software like Cubit.
This app is available on Android and iTunes.
2. PlanGrid
PlanGrid is the fastest construction blueprint viewer on the market, allowing real-time collaboration between contractors and architects. Users are able to access relevant documents at their fingertips, keeping their entire team connected to the most up-to-date plans. Reports, construction plans, specs, photos and notes can be all be compared from a desktop or mobile device to identify changes or issues fast, saving time and money.
PlanGrid allows users to send notifications, track revisions, and automatically backup progress. It also comes with a Q&A feature to track and resolve issues in the field.
The app is available on Google Play and iTunes.
3. BuildCalc
BuildCalc is an advanced construction calculator that comes with features including baluster, stair, fence, and interactive functions. It is regularly voted one of the best building calculator apps available, and is frequently updated to run on the latest smartphones and tablets.
With BuildCalc, you will always be carrying a calculator, miter saw, and protractor in your pocket. Downloading BuildCalc to your phone is a cheaper and more effective way to manage on-site calculations, than purchasing expensive, unreliable handheld calculators.
The app is available on Android and iTunes.
4. Fieldwire
Fieldwire is a construction app for on-site workers. Instant notifications are sent to contractor’s devices every time a task is updated. Thousands of tasks, issues, and photos from the field are trackable, and the app keeps project data organised and easily accessible, even offline.
Users are able to create and assign tasks in seconds. The app helps to ensure that contractors are always actioning the most critical jobs. Through the app, your crew are able to look at the latest set of plans, and share critical information with team members. Fieldwire integrates with Drop Box, Google Drive, Excel and more to effortlessly upload and share drawings, documents, and project files.
The app is available for Google Play and iTunes.
5. Procore
Procore is a streamlined and mobilised approach to project management. In one place, construction documents, contracts, daily logs, RFIs, drawings, and punch lists are easily attainable. Furthermore, it enables its users to collaborate on projects from any device, and offers tools to manage workflow, bidding, and scheduling.
This app is available on Google Play and iTunes.
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