Digital construction site: What is it anyway?

The digital construction site aims to make the exchange of information between all those involved - from tradesmen to site management - more fluid and time-saving. It is intended to make work easier and reduce errors. In the long term, it ensures a successful project in which everything fits: Work quality, schedule and costs. 

To do this, companies use various digital tools that bundle construction processes globally. They have access to all information and processes at all times. On the PC, tablet and smartphone. In the office and on the road.

The digital construction site does not want to replace Tradesmen and women. After all, laying underfloor heating or cutting wall slots: Someone still has to do that! The digital planner takes care of the administration. That means communication, organization and documentation. 

You can avoid such questions with a digital construction site palette

The tool has all the answers at its fingertips: With the digital construction site, there is an information center that does not consist of a mountain of notes, but of a digital system: All current data flows into it. 

The beginning is made easy

Digital construction site: Don't be put off by this term. It sounds very comprehensive. Getting started is often easier than you think. 

 Facilitate the exchange of important data between the construction site and the office

The first step towards the digital construction site is taken via software such as the Meisterwerk app, which facilitates the exchange of important data between the construction site and the office. 

If that goes down well with your workforce, take it to the next level: find out which Internet-connected devices fit your services. This is also referred to as IoT (Internet of Things) technology. The best-known example comes from the private sphere: the robot vacuum cleaner that you control via app while you are still on the move. IoT technology also makes work easier on construction sites. It could look like this:

  • Sensors measure the degree of dryness of fresh screed. You call up the figures from the office. Simply via app.
  • The heater will tell you its operating status without you having to travel to the customer's site. 
  • You can see how much fuel is left in the construction machine and don't have to stand right next to it to do so. 

Goodbye analog planning board! These are the advantages of digital construction site planning

7 advantages for digital construction site planning
1.
It relieves your office and saves time in project management and accounting, because the data exchange between the construction site and the plant runs in real-time.

2.
The better you have an overview of a project, the fewer mistakes happen.

3.
You can answer customers' questions more quickly and in greater detail because you can access the relevant information at any time. Without rummaging in the folder or on the dashboard.

4.
Capacities are tight? An Job gap is looming? You can recognize and avoid both at an early stage.

5.
Where is that device again? Networked devices reduce the search and communication effort because they tell you themselves.

6.
Thanks to detailed advance planning, you keep to the time and budget plan more precisely.

7.
Digital site planners also enable more flexible planning, because you can move dates, resources and Jobs at any time.

This is how the Meisterwerk app supports construction site organization

No matter whether you are carrying out a large construction project or a lot of small repair and maintenance jobs: The Meisterwerk app supports you in digital planning. Organise your processes, Jobs and deadlines in a simple and structured way. 

  • fast communication and information in real-time
  • Transparent and traceable documentation 
  • mobile time recording including export function
  • Flexible Job and schedule planning, adapted to your processes

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