Construction project management and procurement processes can be complex, time-consuming, and error-prone, but software makers are stepping up with innovative solutions. Some software and tech providers have recently announced updates and new products designed to improve the construction process for contractors, subcontractors, and owners. Here are six recent announcements from tech providers introducing new products or updates to existing software in order to help contractors, subs, and owners streamline their workflows:
AUTODESK
Autodesk’s AutoSpecs in ACC automates the submittal log process and identifies missing items by analyzing project specifications against historical data. The feature helps construction teams leverage artificial intelligence to identify missing items by analyzing the current project specification against historical project data to suggest potentially missing items.
PLANHUB
PlanHub has introduced Lead Finder, a platform that gives general contractors insight into commercial building projects that have not yet been published or are open for bids, along with contact information for key decision-makers. A lot of contractors, subs, and owners get a boost from these new construction software updates. As the contractors can view the contact information for various project members, including architects, developers, owners, subcontractors, and suppliers, allowing them to quickly contact key decision-makers ahead of time.
TRIMBLE
The Siteworks Machine Guidance Module from Trimble expands the software’s functionality beyond monitoring and layout to providing excavator guidance and operator support. The module allows customers to utilize the system as a machine guide and construction surveying equipment that can be moved between several excavators and worksites.
KOJO
For commercial trade contractors, the accounting operations are simplified by Kojo’s Automatic Invoice Matching application. Kojo’s Automated Invoice Matching streamlines the accounting process for commercial trade contractors by automating the three-way reconciliation process, comparing the vendor invoice to the purchase order, and then to proof of delivery.
HCSS
HCSS has integrated with PipelineSuite to streamline the bid solicitation process, while eSub Construction Software has launched a new construction drawing capability that simplifies workflows and facilitates the RFI workflow.
These innovative software products help simplify project management and procurement, allowing contractors, subs, and owners to save time, reduce errors, and improve communication and collaboration throughout the construction process.