Title: Security Mobile Apps Transforming the Construction Industry
1Security Mobile Apps Transforming the
Construction Industry
- Managing and handling a construction company is
not an easy job. It is very tricky to handle
various projects, contracts, subcontractors,
bids, scheduling at one time flawlessly.
Construction companies have to maintain a balance
between high value projects and low value
projects while they also has to save time and
money, finish contracts on time and have to
complete projects within budget. To be successful
in this industry construction companies not only
have to hire diverse workforce with specialized
skills and high tech equipments but also have to
ensure safety and security while complying with
various laws. Recent advancements in security
mobile apps for construction sites have features
that help to ensure safety and security and also
provide new avenues for keep visual records of
construction projects from start to finish for
better project management.
2Role of Mobile Security Apps for Managing
Construction Sites For ensuring a smooth and
safe works flows on his different construction
sites, construction site owner has to keep track
of construction teams, progress, equipment,
bylaws, and hours in real time. For doing this it
is very important for Construction Companies to
adopt security management systems software along
with mobile security apps. Construction sites are
increasingly subject to theft of expensive
equipment and materials. Statistics shows every
year Construction Companies bear a loss of
minimum million dollars due to equipment and
metal theft. Security management system software
with mobile security apps is a technology being
used to streamline construction project
management, eliminate delays, and reduce overall
project costs. Here are four ways mobile security
apps are making a difference in the construction
industry. Eliminate Construction Delays Mobile
security apps help owner to gather critical
information of all his construction sites such as
trades and contractors present at the site,
climate conditions, and construction progress.
This important information helps to reduce
overall project delays.
3Mobile security apps keep construction on
schedule and bring issues to light that might put
projects on hold. Improved Communication and
Office Efficiency Combination of Mobile security
apps and security management system software
works together 24/7 and monitors each single area
of the different construction sites in real time.
Owners and project stakeholders can read daily
reports of their different construction sites on
mobile devices. Security management system
software automatically sends alerts via emails to
smart phones, or a monitoring center for
immediate assessment and response. This enhances
communication and increases back-office
efficiency. It reduces errors and issues and
ensures required attention faster. It helps
construction managers to run projects smoothly
and complete on time and on budget. Better
Accountability and Documentation Mobile security
apps have a big advantage that they provide
better accountability of workers and reduce labor
costs. Through mobile security apps owners can
track staff travel times GPS locations and time
spent on-site consistently.
4Using mobile apps to capture information at the
job site improves accuracy and reduces issues
that arise from illegible handwriting,
inconsistent data, and information gaps. Photos,
GPS and time stamps captured on-site provide an
accurate and indisputable audit trail for the
project, delivering accountability. It gives
evidence in legal disputes and also helps to take
instant required action if any emergency
situation arises. Better Equipment
Management Through database-driven mobile
security apps owner can better manage and track
their equipments or machinery in real time from
anywhere. He can have all important information
about maintenance schedules, availability, and
equipment locations. Security mobile apps help
construction mangers to improve inventory
planning and use. It enhances security of their
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