Selecting the Right Construction Software for your Company
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SELECTING THE RIGHT CONSTRUCTION SOFTWARE The 5 Big Questions you Should be Asking
Transcript of Selecting the Right Construction Software for your Company
SELECTING THE RIGHT
CONSTRUCTION SOFTWAREThe 5 Big Questions you Should be Asking
1. HOW LONG WILL THE
SOFTWARE TAKE TO LEARN?
Existing software solutions
are quite comprehensive
=
Many additional hours of
training
Think about which features
are necessary and will
improve efficiency
When the software is too
complex, employees will not
end up using it
• Pick a software that has
the features important to
your business
• Can be easily integrated
into the company
2. HOW QUICKLY DOES THE
SOFTWARE ADAPT TO
CHANGES IN TECHNOLOGY?
Technology changes in the
blink of an eye
The paradox that leaves
decision makers asking:
“Should I buy now to stay
ahead, or buy later to ensure I
make the right decision?”
Look for a software solution
that is flexible and adaptive
to technological changes
Cloud-based access and
mobile accessibility are
must-haves
3. WILL THE SOFTWARE
DELIVER THE DATA YOU NEED?
You deserve the right to pull
meaningful insights from
your raw data
Look for software options that
allow you to discover trends
project to project, and year
over year
4. WILL YOUR TEAM LIKE
USING THE SOFTWARE?
Your team has to want to use
the software in order for it to
be successful within your
company
Key characteristics of a
lovable software
• Accessible from current devices (smartphone,
laptop, etc.)
• Takes less than 30 minutes to learn
• Saves time
• Reduces work and manual data entry
• Relieves existing pain points experienced by the
user
5. HOW WILL THE SOFTWARE
HELP DELIVER A COMPETITIVE
ADVANTAGE?
New construction
technologies help you stay
ahead of the curve
What are some competitive
advantages?
• The ability to make data-driven decisions
• A history of timely project delivery
• Superior subcontractor management
• Overall increased efficiency onsite
A good software solution will
repay itself quickly
Finally, some punch list therapy.
Use Closeout to easily manage your
punch lists in real-time from your mobile
phone or computer.
Watch the overview video or request a 1:1
demo to see how Closeout can give your
team some much deserved punch list
therapy.
