Invest in the Future of Preconstruction

A record number of construction firms and investors are spending money on construction technology. General contractors are utilizing the latest tech like AI, BIM, prefab, 3D printing, drones and robots, and preconstruction software. From 2014-2019, investors spent $25 billon on construction technology, with preconstruction technology being one of the top investments.  

Innovative construction technology, specifically technology made for preconstruction, is no longer something ‘nice’ that we wish we had but something you need to keep up with your competition.  

But switching preconstruction software is a heavy lift. Besides your financial investment, a proper software implementation takes time and resources away from daily estimating duties in the short term.  

However, you will see the return on your investment when you upgrade your estimating software.  

When you invest in a construction estimating program, you’re investing in the future of preconstruction. And not only that but the more we can collectively standardize the preconstruction process by using the best preconstruction software that enables us to analyze data to make better project decisions, the better buildings we can build. 

To say you truly are a part of making the world a better place is one pay off that’s hard to replace.  

How does new construction estimating software contribute to you and the future of preconstruction?  

1.You’ll gain an edge over your competition.

In the world of construction, it’s more important than ever to stand out. Being willing to innovate and explore preconstruction technology is a powerful way to show project owners that you’re adaptable and forward-thinking. While it’s crucial to make sure that we learn from the past, it’s just as critical that we don’t keep doing things simply for the sake of tradition.

2. You already spend a lot of time fixing errors and/or manually inputting data.

If you’re having to translate huge chunks of data from one program to another, if you have to go back and constantly adjust numbers due to human error, then you’re already losing way too much time. Today, there are estimating platforms that not only automate many manual processes, but that also consolidate multiple features and tasks under one roof so that you don’t increase the risk of error jumping between programs. Although it will take time to implement new software, it’s a one-time loss for hours and days of gain.

3. You want to create standardization among your company.

Part of standing out to project owners is creating a unique profile as a general contractor, so that no matter what aspect of your company’s work someone looks at, they can immediately recognize it as yours. That’s especially true when it comes to preconstruction. Being able to build an estimate so detailed and tailor-made to the project will start branding you, in a good way. But it’s difficult to produce consistent estimates if you don’t have consistent practices. Moving to a single estimating platform helps speed the process of standardization.

So, if you’ve been thinking about moving to a new estimating tool, don’t let the time commitment scare you away. See it as an investment in your company’s future. And if you want to learn more, just click the button below.