Find Out What Construction Technology You Should Have At The Ready
It’s no secret that technology is changing the way contractors do business. With so many tech products on the market, it’s not always easy determining which ones are the most essential to your business.
Though each contractor will need to make decisions that are right for their business, there are some clear frontrunners that should be on everyone’s short list. From safety and accuracy to project management and communication, here are six tech tools that are already making a big impact on the industry — and could be doing the same for you.
1. Safety Apps
Managing a safe worksite is one of the most important responsibilities you have, and one of the most useful tools for that is right in your pocket. There are plenty of free safety apps, like the one offered by OSHA, that you can download. They can perform all kinds of crucial functions, ranging from testing worksite conditions (e.g., decibel levels) to providing first-aid reference guides to help record information for OSHA incidents.
2. Drones
Using drones for aerial imaging increases efficiency on a jobsite by getting accurate specs of the work and allowing you to provide more proactive updates to your customers. In addition to providing real-time images of a jobsite, drones also make it possible to get an accurate visual inspection of a roof remotely. This removes the risk of injury and additional damage that could come with you or your crew climbing on roofs.
3. Infrared Cameras
High-powered infrared cameras enable you to see the thermal levels of structures. This construction technology lets you locate faulty or vulnerable areas that you wouldn’t otherwise be able to see — with a high degree of accuracy. Using this tool can also save you headaches and your customers money by identifying specific issues like punctures or gaps in roofs.
4. Storm-Tracking Programs
Your readiness to handle storm remediation projects that follow severe weather can significantly impact your bottom line. That’s why it’s important to use storm-tracking programs that predict, track and alert you to severe weather events with a high degree of accuracy. By getting ahead of storms, you can make sure that your business is stocked with the materials needed to assist customers with the damage that follows severe weather.
5. myABCsupply
Your customers and crew are counting on you to know the status of each and every project. But when you’re constantly moving from one job to the next, keeping up with all your orders and deliveries can be a challenge. That’s why we created a tool called myABCsupply that helps with the following:
- Order materials online or through the ABC Supply app
- Confirm order details
- Get detailed delivery information, including the status of your deliveries and proof of delivery photos
- View statements and pay invoices
6. ABC Connect
ABC Connect is another way to help you make important business moves on the go. By integrating ABC Supply’s products and pricing with leading industry software, these online programs help you build estimates, get roof measurements and place orders wherever and whenever it’s most convenient for you.
These tech tools are powerful in vastly different ways, but they share one common thread: They have the potential to make a positive impact on your business, both today and tomorrow.
While you are learning more about the tech tools you can use on the job, your customers are also using technology to learn more about the construction process. Read more about how contractors can guide today’s more-informed customer.