BB Construction Technology Ebook en US

EBOOK
HOW CONSTRUCTION
TECHNOLOGY CAN
HELP AMID ECONOMIC
UNCERTAINTY
Many construction forecasts are predicting a challenging 2023.
The sector has been experiencing rising costs, labor shortages
and wavering demand for many months. Businesses are looking
at how they can weather the year ahead.
However, demand is still there. Projects are still being committed

to and the energy crisis is driving retrofit and maintenance activity.
In fact, like COVID-19 before it, the next few months offer
construction businesses another opportunity to take stock and
look for better ways to deliver their work. Investment in innovation
and technology offers an answer, creating new opportunities
A TIME FOR within relatively short payback periods.
TRANSFORMATION As we prepare for a new era of sustainable buildings, delivered

with more efficient methods and better quality and safety,
we will need technology to help us along the way.
In this brief guide, we share five ways that technology can

transform your construction business and keep you effective
and competitive through uncertain times.
2
Making processes more efficient can remove large amounts
of waste from construction businesses:
> Replacing paper workflows with digital tools reduces

the impact of printing, speeds up processes and results
in better data management, allowing for trend analysis,
greater accuracy and less rework.
Collaborative software allows people to work together

FIVE WAYS THAT
>
regardless of location, connecting sites and offices
TECHNOLOGY CAN remotely and effectively and reducing the need for
commuting. This also drives early engagement
IMPROVE YOUR throughout the team, making the likelihood of a
BUSINESS IN 2023 more sustainable project greater.
> As the offsite sector continues to develop, new

1. IT AIDS technologies and improved manufacturing processes
will push greater use of sustainable materials, products
SUSTAINABILITY and design solutions. Software is supported by its
EFFORTS providers, who can offer input and assistance.
Software can also monitor energy usage and track lifecycle

information, increasing users’ understanding of the hidden
costs of built assets and helping companies make effective
financial decisions.
Bluebeam helped ARPRO save $30,000 a year by

reducing printing costs and optimize construction
times by up to 40%.
Rodrigo Rubio Vollert, Development Manager at ARPRO
3
Cloud technology makes it easier to empower real-time team
collaboration helping companies to simplify project tasks
and significantly reduce risk:
> Real-time data can be shared from multiple devices at

any time, providing everyone with access to the latest
information. This can help avoid unnecessary delays,
saving time and resources.
FIVE WAYS THAT > Data is accessible throughout the business, enabling
better reporting and trend analysis.
TECHNOLOGY CAN
IMPROVE YOUR > Virtual working environments with collaboration
software facilitate better teamwork, with people able to
BUSINESS IN 2023 communicate in real time, no matter where they are.
2. IT IMPROVES > Data is stored and available centrally, reducing

complexity and making businesses more resilient.
COLLABORATION
You can be in different parts of the world or different

parts of the country, and still review the drawing at
the same time. That will generate cost savings not
just for on-site, but consultant cost time as well.
Terry Arnold, Project Director, Ballymore
4
Technology boosts productivity by streamlining and automating
processes. From payroll to project scheduling and construction
management, there is a wide range of software out there that
can help businesses save valuable time and money.
> Review how your business works and identify the

pinch points or friction that cause unnecessary delay
or additional cost. Small, simple tools can deliver
significant improvements at relatively low cost.
FIVE WAYS THAT
TECHNOLOGY CAN > Choose highly rated off the shelf industry specific
solutions that require minimal to no implementation
IMPROVE YOUR work, whenever possible.
BUSINESS IN 2023
> If possible, try to utilize your existing solutions before
overhauling the systems you currently have in place.
3. IT STREAMLINES
PROCESSES AND > Software often creates an audit trail as you work, a
crucial requirement when it comes to quality and safety.
SAVES MONEY
Bluebeam has replaced a piece of overhead in almost

every single area of the business from estimating to
sales; from project management to production in
the field; as well as managing fabrication — all the
way to acting as a marketing tool for us. It helps
improve everything, from the revenue stream to
the profit stream.
Andy Hubner, Director of Business Development,

Premier Mechanical
5
As organizations seek to retain and develop staff, technology can
play its part. From onboarding through to continual development
and ongoing competency checking, software can help:
> Technology can connect your teams and offer

access to flexible, up-to-date training, all tailored at
an individual level.
FIVE WAYS THAT > Staff user profiles can track everything including
timesheets, payment, accreditation and training.
TECHNOLOGY CAN
IMPROVE YOUR > New job roles or development opportunities are often
BUSINESS IN 2023 introduced alongside new solutions, creating more

chances to attract and retain people within the sector.
4. IT SUPPORTS > Many technology providers offer intensive onboarding

and support to make sure that new solutions deliver
STAFF RETENTION a return on investment (ROI) as soon as possible.
AND TRAINING
Some of the digital transformations that we’ve been
pushing have been incredibly helpful in attracting
the kind of talent that we want at Arup. People that
are hungry for more, that don’t accept the way we’re
currently doing things is always the best, and they
strive to try something new.
Russell Bunn, Regional CAD Lead, Arup
6
Rework is one of the most common reasons construction
companies lose revenue during a project. Not only does it
extend the project schedule and risk late delivery, but it also
impacts the company’s reputation, impacting the number
of bids secured.
> Software can track progress, highlight issues, and

bring the whole team together, reducing the risk of
mistakes or problems.
FIVE WAYS THAT
TECHNOLOGY CAN > Barriers and delays to progress can be avoided
by implementing solutions that are interoperable
IMPROVE YOUR throughout the supply chain, including the use of
common data formats.
BUSINESS IN 2023
> Estimates and supply ordering are more accurate
5. IT MINIMIZES and less costly when using technology to determine

sizes and quantities.
REWORK
We found an over $50,000 mistake that I made
because of the way I did the quantity estimation on
a digitiser scale. The first job we did with Bluebeam,
it paid for itself.
Don Peters, Sr. Estimator, Solid Earth Co-Founder
While adopting new technologies can be daunting

for a lot of businesses, it can actually be very easy.
At Bluebeam, we work closely with clients to
understand their goals and see where technology
7 can make a difference. Find out more here.
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However, demand is still there. Projects are still being committed

TRANSFORMATION As we prepare for a new era of sustainable buildings, delivered

In this brief guide, we share five ways that technology can

> Replacing paper workflows with digital tools reduces

Collaborative software allows people to work together

> As the offsite sector continues to develop, new

Software can also monitor energy usage and track lifecycle

Bluebeam helped ARPRO save $30,000 a year by

Rodrigo Rubio Vollert, Development Manager at ARPRO

> Real-time data can be shared from multiple devices at

2. IT IMPROVES > Data is stored and available centrally, reducing

You can be in different parts of the world or different

Terry Arnold, Project Director, Ballymore

> Review how your business works and identify the

Bluebeam has replaced a piece of overhead in almost

Andy Hubner, Director of Business Development,

> Technology can connect your teams and offer

BUSINESS IN 2023 introduced alongside new solutions, creating more

4. IT SUPPORTS > Many technology providers offer intensive onboarding

Russell Bunn, Regional CAD Lead, Arup

> Software can track progress, highlight issues, and

5. IT MINIMIZES and less costly when using technology to determine

Don Peters, Sr. Estimator, Solid Earth Co-Founder

While adopting new technologies can be daunting

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