It may not be obvious but construction projects need a huge amount of organisation which can take many people, many months to plan before the first bit of construction is even performed.  Construction software has eliminated many staff costings for organising large projects, the best of which ensures that everyone is working from the same system.  Sourcing materials, paying contractors, using an agreed timeframe, etc. can all be done efficiently with the right construction...

In business many disputes arise as a result of poor document management or work that was not specified properly in the original plans.  These problems are risks to a business, especially with large projects such as construction projects worth millions of pounds.  Risk management is an area any company dealing with big money jobs should strongly adhere to.  Risk management software such as the ‘WorkSpace’ software from Union Square can act as a central hub that...

When handling large construction projects, organisation is paramount to eliminate wasted time and a possible lack of resources at the wrong time.  With several contractors usually involved, it’s easy to get overlapping jobs get in each other’s way and sometime one construction job needs to be finished before another can begin.  Construction CRM Software is most effective when used from the beginning of any project.  The Workspace CRM software from Union Square is an...

Project accounting can now be done online using secure databases to hold information such as timesheets, invoices, holidays and management reports.  Organising the accounting manually paves the way for errors with human error and also you have to have an active project accounting presence every week which is an additional cost.  Keeping all the accounts in one place has several advantages as reports can quickly show how the project is coming along and it’s predicted forecast...

To work as a fully efficient and competent company a fully integrated document management system should be used as soon as possible.  Auditing mistakes are very costly due to extra administration and potential lost earning; ensure the document management software is run from a centralised location accessible from all workstations.  Documents can be standardized to fit the company’s requirements and every edit of each document should be recorded and traced.  A solid...

When you have a large business with a team of over 20 people it may be time to consider management software to control emails, information, tickets and customers.  In the construction industry, construction management software called “Workspace” is used by over 30,000 construction industry professionals helping jobs to be done efficiently and in a managed, systematic approach.  All documents have recorded information when they are edited, modified or signed off meaning...