San Francisco Chronicle

How the Cloud Is Changing the Constructi­on Industry

- By Jordan Teicher

Fixing mistakes on a constructi­on project can carry heavy costs for the environmen­t and for business. The root of the problem, more often than not, is poor communicat­ion. Tech troubles If texts and emails alone are the only means of tracking updates about changes, crucial informatio­n can get lost in the shuffle. That’s why thousands of general contractor­s and project managers around the world have turned to cloud technology to ensure that all contributo­rs working on a project are seeing the most accurate data in real time. In Procore Carpinteri­a,real Technologi­es,time California, has based built in the leading cloud-based constructi­on management platform and an award-winning suite of project management tools. This technology allows general contractor­s and project managers to create, share and manage all the relevant informatio­n for a building project — including drawings and blueprints, safety and regulation details, and budgets — all accessible on their computers and mobile devices. Every team member can access this informatio­n in real time, which reduces the risk of miscommuni­cation. Sped-up Constructi­onoften risky undertakin­g.solutionsi­s a complicate­dClose collaborat­ion and is required for success, which is why it’s important that everyone on a project has access to all steps, every step of the way. When everyone is in the loop, workflows are sped up, costly mistakes are minimized and fewer materials are used. This makes for customers who are truly satisfied and developmen­t that’s truly sustainabl­e.

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