Communication and collaboration in construction are as old as the industry itself, but these processes have changed a lot over the years — at least, they have at the most effective construction firms. If your business is still using analog methods of sharing important information, you may be missing out on everyday value
When the Covid-19 pandemic forced companies of all kinds to find new, hands-off ways to communicate and meet, digital collaboration technology received a trial by fire and passed. Now, construction organisations of all sizes and specialties have received a taste of modern communication, which has helped accelerate technology adoption.
To figure out where your business falls in this wave of adoption and implementation, and to learn just how digital technology can help you, it’s worth asking a few questions.
What does the future of construction collaboration look like? What do these tech tools actually do? How can your company get started on a digital transformation? And once a business has committed to using digital collaboration technology, the question then becomes; How should leaders handle this transformation, to make sure it goes smoothly?
How can organisations maximise their chances for success?
There are a few important marks organisations must hit during their implementation processes to maximise their chances for success. For instance, it’s essential to train users in the new solution. This step doesn’t have to be difficult because the best software tools on the market are designed to be easy to master.
The stakeholders spearheading the new technology project must get buy-in from senior leadership. Without this stamp of approval, any business initiative could fail to take hold. To counteract initial hesitancy about adding another software system, it may be necessary to note that a suitable collaboration tool can replace multiple legacy applications, creating a streamlined new way to communicate.
Covid-19 has accelerated digital transformation
With digital transformation already underway in many quarters thanks to the lingering changes wrought by Covid-19 lockdowns, there’s never been a better time to fully commit to a new collaboration system at a construction organisation. The best results come from selecting tools designed specifically for construction users’ needs — and this is where Bluebeam comes in.
To learn how Bluebeam allows teams to digitally collaborate in real time, stay in sync with the field and the office, and to access their work on any web or IOS device, visit bluebeam.com/uk/product/collaboration-and-mobility/.
