Automation at the service of the building sector

Therefore, the question arises of the interest of automation in the construction sector. In other words, what are the benefits? To find out more, read on.

The benefits of site management automation

Automation ensures efficient management of construction sites. It guarantees stakeholders in this sector cross-functional management through the use of building site management software. Among its benefits, there is the editing of quotes, the follow-up of profitability, the provision of performance indicators and even the management of human and material resources.

Automation ensures business compliance

It goes without saying that site management software has recently integrated automated functions. This is what allows construction companies to better comply with the regulatory standards in force in the construction sector. Indeed, construction actors are subject to various legal and administrative obligations. However, the automated management of construction sites makes it possible to simplify these tasks, the importance of which no longer needs to be done.

For example, construction software allows companies to allocate substantial human resources to tasks with high added value. Automation of reports, optimized quotes, responses in accordance with calls for tenders and regulatory invoicing are other advantages of building automation. Thus, management software alerts you to calls for tenders in your region. They also make it easy to view applications and provide direct responses in the correct format.

In addition, the optimization of quotes is a reality thanks to the integration of data into software management. Digitization also makes it possible to properly manage the supplier catalog, the price library, the updating of orders, etc. This availability of reliable information facilitates the rapid preparation of quotes. In addition, the sending of edited invoices is done directly via the Chorus Pro portal. Indeed, this solution ensures secure transmission of your BtoB invoices to your customers.

Automation improves decision-making processes

The ERP ensures an automatic inventory of data relating to your site, which facilitates the management of the activity from one end to the other. This tool gives you real-time access to performance indicators. This is concretely data relating to inventory management, namely the status of orders, inventory rotation, storage costs and the nature of raw materials.

There is also data on the profitability of your business. Let's mention pell-mell: the growth in turnover, the ratios and cost differentials of the site, without forgetting the return on assets. Data about your receipts are other available indicators. This can include, among other things, the receivables at risk or even the daily volume of payments. Finally, there is the data relating to the forecasts of your activity. Here, we can estimate the average value of future projects or the overall volume of hours planned for this project.

However, site management software is not just limited to providing performance indicators. It also ensures the cross-checking and automatic processing of your data. But the realization of the operations takes into account the configuration of the parameters at the time of installing your software. It is therefore a very important tool that gives you good visibility on your activity. In this way, you can direct your strategic choices on a daily basis according to your priorities.

Automation keeps control of the construction site

Monitoring the construction site, step by step, is probably the biggest advantage of a software solution. This follow-up is done by automating time-consuming tasks and those with low added value. Among these stages, there is the preparation of the site, its execution, its control and its delivery. If you use site management software, carrying out administrative tasks will become child's play. The same applies to the assessment of your needs, both in terms of labor and materials.

Concerning the execution of the site, the main advantage of the ERP is that it facilitates its real-time monitoring as well as its planning. This particularly concerns aspects related to the intervention of subcontractors, the rotation of teams or the implementation of schedules. But all these achievements depend essentially on the analysis of the activity. In terms of control, automation allows you to have a more global view of your site through performance indicators.

The verification can also relate to compliance or non-compliance with regulatory constraints: budget, compliance with deadlines, compliance with standards, etc. Of course, it helps to improve strategic decision-making in relation to the operation of your site. Thanks to automated reports, you can take stock of your site. This data is important in the event of a dispute with the customer. They are also used for feedback with a view to optimizing the activity during future work.