Houston Chronicle Sunday

Home remodeling software helps homeowners, too

- By Sheila Ortega DIVINE RENOVATION

With practicall­y everyone using cell phones and electronic devices to get their informatio­n quickly and convenient­ly, many home remodeling contractor­s are also keeping up with the trend to go digital.

There are countless constructi­on software programs and online platforms available for remodelers and builders to streamline their project management. These programs help to organize the planning, coordinati­on and control of the various tasks required for a remodeling job. It puts project informatio­n at the remodeler’s fingertips and improves efficiency by keeping the project informatio­n in one place.

The homeowner benefits from working with a builder or remodeler who uses constructi­on project management software for their team. Homeowners can sign on to a centralize­d location for everything related to their home. They can send/ receive messages, review and approve invoices or proposals from vendors, pick out their paint color and tile selections, see uploaded pictures or videos of their project, look over daily logs posted on their job profile, make requests for changes to the scope, pay their bills and generally follow the progress of their project in a timely manner.

In addition, constructi­on project management software programs have apps available to install on mobile devices so info about your project can be obtained while you are on the go.

The allows for effective communicat­ion between you and your remodeler, lessens costly delays, keeps control of all documents in a secure manner and improves quality. Builders and homeowners enjoy a smoother remodeling process resulting in a more successful remodeling experience for both parties.

Technology is not only helping remodelers integrate all data in one place where clients have more convenient access to their project accounting and progress, it is helping the community preserve its natural resources by cutting down paper consumptio­n and prevents poisonous gas formed by the combustion of fossil fuels such as gasoline through lessening unnecessar­y commutes.

If builders and remodelers can support improved productivi­ty as well as environmen­tal health, then going digital seems like one step toward progress.

This article was provided by a member of the Remodelers Council of the Greater Houston Builders Associatio­n. The Remodelers Council is dedicated to promoting profession­alism and public awareness of the remodeling profession through education, certificat­ion and service to the Houston community. To reach the author directly, email info@divinereno­vation.com. For informatio­n on this article, please contact Lorraine Hart at lorraine@idealconsu­lting.net. To join the council or to find a profession­al remodeler in your area, please visit www.ghba.org.

 ?? Courtesy of Divine Renovation ?? Your remodeler can save you money and protect the environmen­t by going digital.
Courtesy of Divine Renovation Your remodeler can save you money and protect the environmen­t by going digital.

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