Construction project managers face the challenge of wrangling people, equipment, and materials to deliver projects on time and on budget. This infographic by Bridgit Solutions highlights several ways that streamlined construction resource management takes the guesswork out of resource deployment.
Keeping costs in check is the name of the game in any business. In construction, ensuring you have the right people, equipment, and materials at the worksite when they’re needed is essential for a smooth-running project.
A misstep such as scheduling a crew without ensuring they have the tools and materials they need to work can cause costly delays. You don’t want your firm to miss out on bonuses or, worse, be subject to penalties for missing deadlines because of resource management errors or miscommunication.
Staffing and equipment are two of the most critical areas project managers need to keep track of. Knowing where your trucks, cranes, earthmovers, and other tools are located is important, but it’s only part of the picture. Staying on top of regular maintenance helps keep your equipment in good working order and ready to deploy where and when you need it.
It’s tempting to try to save money by using “free” tracking solutions such as spreadsheets. But spreadsheets don’t scale well and become cumbersome and error-prone, especially when you’re keeping an eye on multiple projects, budgets, people, capital, and materials.
An inefficient system bogs your team down with administrative tasks, which can lead to communication delays and misallocation of people and equipment. But a dedicated construction resource management system can be your company’s greatest productivity tool. Management software scales and gives your stakeholders easier access to information, allowing for real-time tracking of all of your resources. While it requires an up-front investment, it pays for itself by keeping crews on the job and giving you the ability to increase your book of clients.
Even in a “normal” year, managers face obstacles, including weather delays and seasonal cold and flu outbreaks. Most of these potential issues are budgeted into project plans, helping to lessen their impact on schedules and budgets.
However, COVID-19 has substantially changed the meaning of “business as usual.” Now more than ever, construction firms need a system that fosters clear communication and the agility to reallocate resources on the fly. Cloud-based management software also makes critical information available to anyone with an internet connection. If your team is prevented from going to the office, whether due to a pandemic or other disaster, your information remains protected and accessible.
Whether your construction business is in the startup stage or you’re actively building up your firm’s portfolio, you don’t want antiquated, inefficient management systems holding you back. Bridgit Solutions offers a solution that lets you and your staff focus on billable work instead of getting bogged down in administrative tasks or wasting time and money due to misallocated resources.
Using easy to digest snippets, Bridgit Solutions makes it easy for busy decision-makers to understand the benefits of streamlined construction management systems and how it impacts their bottom line. The branding and URL at the end of the infographic provide a subtle CTA, showing where readers can go to learn more.
