Manage emails, messages, and project info in one place with Newforma. Improve AECO project communication, reduce risks, and avoid legal disputes
Communication is key to successful projects, especially in the building and construction industry. Good communication helps teams work together, makes goals clear, and helps finish projects on time and within budget. And well, to state what may seem obvious, the way we communicate in projects has changed a lot due to new technology and growing industry needs.
We no longer rely only on face-to-face meetings, phone calls. Long gone are the faxes. Now, we use digital tools, team software, and instant messaging to share important information. This change happened because projects are getting more complex, deadlines are tighter, and companies need to stay competitive – and let’s face it, going this route is, when done right, more efficient!
Clients want things done faster, team members need quick updates, and rules require fast responses. Old ways of communicating are too slow for these needs.
This communication and information management problem is becoming expensive for companies. A study by PlanGrid and management consultant FMI Corp found that poor communication and searching for project data costs the U.S. construction industry $177.5 billion in unnecessary labor costs every year. That’s a lot of money wasted just trying to get things right!
Architects, contractors, and engineers face many communication challenges. These include scattered email chains, fragmented document sharing systems, and the need for instant communication across teams in different locations. While email is convenient, it often leads to information silos and makes it hard to find important details later. Document sharing platforms help with project files but often lack features for good collaboration and document management. Instant messaging tools add another layer of complexity as teams try to balance quick responses with organised communication.
Fortunately, we have new technologies to help solve these problems.
This guide will show you how the building and construction industry uses information management platforms and how they can help you.
This guide covers:
- The importance of communication in the AECO industry
- Changes in project communication due to new technology
- Challenges of managing emails and project information
- The cost of poor communication and information management
- Benefits of using information management platforms
- Newforma’s features and capabilities:
- Email management with Outlook Add-In
- Project-based email organisation
- Powerful search and filtering tools
- Related Items feature for linking project components
- Microsoft Teams Connector for instant messaging integration
- Mobile access to project information
7. Case studies:
- GD Partnership’s experience with Newforma
- Michael Petrovick Architects PLLC’s use of Newforma Konekt
8. The “Thumb’s Up” lawsuit and its implications for digital communication
9. How Newforma helps with:
- Streamlining workflows
- Reducing communication bottlenecks
- Minimising risks of rework and legal disputes
- Enhancing collaboration
- Maintaining complete project records
10. The future of project communication and information managementÂ
