
In 2020, technology became more important than ever to the construction industry. Interior general contractors who have invested in a quality construction management software were at an advantage to successfully navigate the uncertainty that Covid-19 generated. Four years ago, G3 Construction saw the potential in Procore, a top tier construction management software system, and was one of the first general contractors in the South Florida area to implement it. As more and more restrictions were applied in 2020, G3 Construction was able to successfully bring the office into the field and accommodate work from home when necessary, minimizing disruption to projects and clients and delivering the following benefits:
Increased standardization leads to increased efficiencies. With Procore, all drawings, submittals, schedules, daily logs, contract documents and project financial data are housed in the cloud in one application. This allows for the standardization of all subcontracts and related documents, which enables a quicker startup time to get a project off the ground.
Change management saves money. The Procore change event tool allows for tracking of all changes that occur throughout the project lifecycle. The tool tracks approval status, billing status, and individual task owner. Because everything is housed online, overhead is greatly reduced by eliminating time spent on excess paperwork, creating savings that can be passed on to customers.
Financial controls for the twenty-first century. By fully integrating Procore’s financial tools with existing accounting software, subcontractors can bill electronically, thereby auto-populating the prime contract payment application for a much smoother billing cycle. This in turn reduces the risk of human error for a more accurate accounting of the project. In addition, Lienwaivers.io, a software that creates, sends and tracks Lien Waivers electronically within Procore, can greatly speed up distribution of funds and enable a much faster and more efficient project close-out process.
The right tools for field personnel. Procore offers a variety of user-friendly tools for field personnel to assist with day-to-day activities. The daily log tool allows superintendents to document and publish all activities that occur on-site. The photos tool provides a venue for documentation of job progress and stakeholder collaboration in real-time when on-site visits are not feasible. The ball-in-court feature within the Submittal and RFI tools allows field personnel to track project status at any given time and manage projects accordingly.
Investing in a top tier construction management software like Procore provides immeasurable efficiencies and streamlines communication which translate into direct cost savings for our customers. The year 2020 showed us that we must be ready for anything, and with the right technology, anything is possible.
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