Why Collaboration Is Key in Construction

The most important item in your toolbox is how your team works together.

Success in any business depends on how employees work together as a team. Construction is no exception. Technology has been changing the way the construction industry operates, and mobile devices are being used more and more to manage and track every point of a project, big or small.

Bringing everyone together on the same platform increases efficiency, saves money, and keeps chaos at bay. Using real-time apps allows for up-to-the-minute updates that essentially eliminate miscommunication. This communication can foster collaboration that may not have been expected, with subs and contractors being involved earlier in projects. By collaborating as a team, different ideas and skills can be pooled to make a job better than it may have been otherwise — something that makes clients, owners, and managers happy.

Companies that have embraced integrated software for workflows, scheduling, budgeting, and sign-offs are seeing incredible results and receiving praise from clients and partners.

Accountability

Collaboration naturally creates accountability. Once a task is assigned and shared with an entire team, it creates a deeper responsibility for the job to be done — and done correctly. Everyone working on a project wants to see success from partners, subs, and workers.

Consistency

Collaboration helps define non-negotiables, whether it’s deadlines, budget, or equipment. When certain items are outlined, it helps others see the project from a different viewpoint. This helps determine what’s negotiable and what isn’t, as well as what needs to stay concrete and what can be modified or adjusted.

Synergy

Synergy is more than just a buzzword. Collaboration moves a job effectively toward its goals. When all parties on a project are working smoothly together, sharing information and status updates, all workers can perform at the most effective level.

Flexibility

With today’s mobile technology, access to your construction software platforms allows for connection anytime, anywhere. Many users can be between multiple projects, in different cities, states, or countries and still actively be managing their respective jobs. This results in greater efficiency and effectiveness, eliminating having to wait for a manager or executive to sign off on something that could otherwise take days.

Clarity

Collaborating via integrated software allows you to see the whole picture in a flash. There’s no need to gather documents, make multiple calls, or track down team members in the field. When all parties work in sync, looking at and reporting on status and budgets is easy and overarching.

Are you ready to take your jobs to the next level and integrate your team members and stakeholders? Explore how Viewpoint’s many platforms are designed specifically for your needs by connecting with us directly or reaching out on Facebook and LinkedIn.