The digital tools reshaping construction project management

By Dave Chapman, Estimating Edge.

Why contractors are turning to apps to stay ahead of costly delays and mistakes.

In construction, small miscommunications can turn into big delays — and bigger losses. From shifting deadlines to changing budgets, keeping everyone aligned on a jobsite is a constant battle. But what if the solution is already in your pocket? Jobsite management apps are quietly revolutionizing how contractors run projects, making it easier to stay on time, on budget and on top of every moving part. Estimating Edge a leading provider of takeoff and estimating software, shows how these tools are reshaping the construction landscape — and why ignoring them could cost you.

Streamline communication with digital project management tools

Construction jobsite management apps centralize all communication in one platform, allowing team members, subcontractors and project managers to easily share:

• Updates
• Documents
• Schedules
• Photos

This eliminates the need for back-and-forth emails or paper-based communication, which can lead to missed messages, confusion and delays.

With features like task assignment and automated project updates, everyone stays on the same page. This improved communication flow enhances collaboration and ensures that problems are addressed promptly, preventing issues from snowballing into larger project delays or costly mistakes.

Gain real-time reporting using mobile app  

Construction projects are ever-changing, with fluctuating schedules, shifting resources and unexpected changes. Jobsite management apps offer real-time tracking of materials, labor, equipment and timelines. Project managers can use these apps to monitor:

• The progress of tasks
• The status of deliveries
• Project timelines to ensure the project is staying on schedule

Jobsite management apps also allow for detailed, real-time reporting, providing a clear overview of current project performance.

With real-time data available at their fingertips, project managers can make informed decisions, adjust timelines and allocate resources more effectively.

Real-time tracking also helps to reduce the risk of costly delays by identifying potential bottlenecks or inefficiencies early in the process.

Easily track costs from the field

As projects progress, it’s easy to lose track of job costs. However, jobsite management apps give contractors the power to track job costs in real time and compare them to the actual estimate, takeoff and approved change orders.

Better manage your budget with jobsite management solutions

Managing resources effectively is key to keeping a construction project on track. Jobsite management apps help project managers optimize resource allocation by providing real-time data on labor, materials and equipment usage.

These apps enable teams to track where resources are being deployed, ensuring that no resources are overutilized or underutilized.

Additionally, jobsite management apps often integrate with accounting or payroll software, allowing for more comprehensive budget tracking. Contractors can use this integration to:

• Monitor expenses
• Adjust forecasts
• Ensure that they are staying within budget

This improved budget management reduces the likelihood of unexpected cost overruns, allowing contractors to maximize their profitability on a project.

Access your estimating data from anywhere with EDGE On Site®

Jobsite management apps are transforming the way construction projects are executed. Contractors can use these apps to:

• Streamline communication
• Improve collaboration
• Track project performance in real time

In an industry where time is money and delays can be disastrous to profitability and reputation, the benefits of jobsite management apps — like EDGE On Site — cannot be overstated. EDGE On Site is designed for the roofing, fireproofing and interior and exterior trades. It gives contractors the ability to:

• Track job costs in real time
• Review estimates, takeoff and change orders to keep projects on track and within budget
• Take your estimates from The EDGE® to your sites (a leading bidding software)
• Track production and correct cost overruns as they happen

For more information about EDGE On Site, talk to an expert today!

Original article and photo source: Estimating Edge