The construction sector could potentially increase their revenues to an impressive amount of €5 billion. Business are going well, however it’s pressuring companies to become more competitive. To save costs, companies are reevaluating their processes. And wherever possible, these processes are being modernized.
Below, there are given a few ways to modernize your company’s processes.
Streamline construction processes
It is estimated that construction company’s employees are spending 35% of their time with ‘non-optimal’ tasks. These consist of searching for related information of correcting errors. Converted, this is almost two days a week. This is valuable time and could be spend way more effective with high-priority tasks. In order to have your employees working smarter instead of harder, the company should try to get rid of the non-optimal tasks.
According to a Mc-Kinsey-research, one of the causes for a lower productivity is that the industry is still dependent of paper, such as: designs, invoices and progress reports. Eliminating paperwork is an important matter in streamlining processes. Digital tools will help eliminate papers and to improve access to important information. Automation of on paper-based projects will save time. For example, it will allow companies to decrease the billing process from 10 days to just three days. It will save time.
Use technology in the construction business
Technology could help many construction companies in many ways. Employers are having a hard time implementing new software in their daily processes. Often, they are in doubt if this software will contribute to their profits. According to Engineering and Construction Industry 2019, companies that are investing in new software have a clear advantage compared to their competitors.
Technologies, such as cloud-based software for project documentation are used real-time information. These also offer the opportunity to share this information directly with whomever it may be concerned to. It helps companies to carry out various tasks as: working instructions, inspections, quality checks and creating rapports. It’s getting easier for companies to manage their information and tasks from the office. DiviD’s application is an example of such a tool.
Improve relationships with suppliers
Creating strong relationships with contractors and suppliers is of huge essence. Most of the jobs are relying on reliable and involved employees. Paying bills in time and work according agreements improves relationships.
Voldoe aan de Wet kwaliteitsborging voor het bouwen (Wkb)
De overheid wil meer toezicht en controle in de bouw zodat bouwers zich aan de geldende kwaliteitseisen houden. Daarom gaat per 1 januari 2024 de wet stapsgewijs in.
Gebruik DiviD om te voldoen aan de Wkb, om uw werkprocessen te digitaliseren en uw medewerkers bekend te maken met deze nieuwe werkwijze.
