A successful multi-site retail construction project relies on the technology that enables streamlined project management and safety programs. As technology advances, the top national general contractors consistently update the tools and training provided to their team.
In the digital age, it is not enough for a construction team to simply have access to project management and communication technology. A cohesive, efficient team is well-trained on a contractor’s digital systems and has quick, online access to all resources needed while on a job site.
Read on to learn about the technologies that improve communication and management processes on a multi-site construction program.
Benefits of Technology Integration
The time and financial investment needed to bring new technologies into a national general contractor’s day-to-day workflow, is worth the incredible, cost-saving benefits.
Here are the top benefits of integrating project management technologies into a retail construction program:
- Eliminates mistakes. Online safety documents and procedures can track workers’ progress in training courses to ensure every person on the job site completes the courses and remains safe. Less mistakes leads to a flawless project completion.
- Identifies team gaps and needs. Gaps can include any middlemen, paperwork duties or extra steps that lengthen a project timeline. Removed roles can shift to higher priority tasks such as job coordinator and tech management.
- Increases workplace happiness and productivity. When a contractor provides the necessary preparation resources, training and support, workers can stay focused on their role without concern for their safety.
- Streamlines workflow. Automation capabilities result in less emails to send, less spreadsheets to manually update and more efficient standard operating procedures.
- Reduces cost. All the benefits above lead to a reduced cost for a construction project thanks to a decrease in problems to solve, a shorter project timeline, an optimized workflow and motivated employees.
Technology integration is most beneficial during the pre-construction stages of a project. The more preparation of accessible resources, training documents and lines of communication, the quicker, more efficient and less hassle a project becomes for all stakeholders in a multi-site construction program.
The Tech
National general contractors often communicate with teams hundreds of miles apart. Advanced technologies provide quick, efficient communication that enable office and field teams to stay connected, share updates and resolve any issues quickly during multi-site projects.
To manage a successful construction program, here are the most useful technologies:
Automated daily reports and updates from the field.
- How: Technologies such as GoCanvas create online time sheets, daily reports and real-time photos from the field.
- Why: Online reports can be customized for each project depending on the client’s needs. Information goes directly from the job site to a client’s fingertips.
Customizable construction project management documents.
- How: Microsoft Power Apps enable national general contractors to bring project and team management paperwork online.
- Why: Power Apps are user-friendly, customizable, shareable and can be accessed on a mobile device for clients or workers who want to view relevant information on the go.
Resources on hand for training, Standard Operating Procedures and progress tracking.
- How: One key resource, such as a Microsoft Sharepoint, can hold everything a worker or project manager needs while on the job site, including how-to videos, safety training documents and more.
- Why: Physical papers can be easily damaged or lost. An online resource allows documents to be updated and distributed more easily, and enables stronger enforcement of safety procedures through online reading requirements.
National general contractors who know how to best manage and integrate the capabilities of advanced technologies into a daily workflow system create a streamlined, efficient project — from client onboarding to project completion.
In-House Tech Management
Most companies today work with advanced technology, but the contractor who stands apart is one who utilizes that tech to its full potential.
Since 2003, N-STORE Services has built and managed our own software and prioritized an award-winning, in-house IT department. Through constant software updates and customized code development, N-STORE Services can operate multi-site construction projects from coast to coast with ease.
Client onboarding is customized, automated and innovative using our readily available technology, resources and reporting tools. As our client-contractor relationships grow, we learn from past projects and make constant improvements for each project thereafter.
Technology is deeply integrated at every step of a construction program to ensure our client’s goals are met through successful project management and completion.
Partner with a Technology-Focused National General Contractor
As a national operation centrally located in Chesterfield, Missouri, N-STORE Services is equipped with the best project management technologies for your next multi-site construction program.
N-STORE works as an extension of your team to manage job sites from coast to coast and provide you with real-time updates at your fingertips. Our customizable tech integrations enable you to monitor progress without the hassle of managing the project.
Partner with our well-established team of experts today. Let’s talk about your next construction project.
