Best Mobile Apps for Construction Management
Have you heard the old saying, “Measure twice, cut once?” When it comes to construction, accuracy is everything. People have gotten pretty good at building over the last few millennia but there is always the chance of human error in every step of the construction process.
This is where construction management apps come in. Software that has previously been limited to desktops is now accessible through mobile applications that can be used anywhere, anytime. Plans can be viewed and paperwork signed in seconds. Budget reports can be made and stored in a Cloud server for easy access. All of this and so much more is the reality of mobile Construction Management.
With so many apps breaking into the market these days, how do you know what’s best? Don’t worry, we’ve gone through them all and we’ve got favorites! Check out the ones that made the top 5:
5. Procore
From bid building to email marketing, Procore is often the entry program to take construction companies into the digital world. It has many user-friendly features that make transitioning from paper to digital a breeze, including:
- Dashboard to create and manage RFIs
- Individual locations for each project that can be updated with cost, photos, and subcontractor information
- Email marketing and tracking
- Bidding and budget creator
- Mobile drawing management
- And more!
These features are a game-changer for on-site work, but with most cloud-based systems, it is susceptible to outages that can leave your team restricted. Because of this, we give Procore an INI Rank of 4 out of 5 stars.
4. Fieldwire
Fieldwire does exactly as it’s named. It connects your team no matter where they are by providing a platform that makes document sharing and collaboration easy. Other great features include:
- Scheduling and performance tracking
- Task and team management
- Role-specific access
- Interactive and editable drawings
- Cloud-based using Amazon Web Services
- And more!
On the other hand, Fieldwire tends to trend on the pricier side with a base price of $39/per user per month. There are also bumps in the road when it comes to being user-friendly, so we give Fieldwire an INI Rank of 4 out of 5 stars.
3. CoConstruct
CoConstruct brings in many features dedicated to making a big world small. With pricing based on the number of open projects rather than users, it allows everyone on a team to join in. Not to mention these great features:
- Client-facing platform for clear communication
- Budget management system with visibility to clients
- Team and task management
- Subcontractor communication and scheduling
- And more!
There are very few glitches with this software and if there are, the CoConstruct team is easy to contact. Because of this, we give CoConstruct an INI Rank of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
2. Aconex
Aconex is an Oracle-powered software that allows businesses to customize their interface to their specific needs. This level of customization brings the benefits of:
- Controlling documents and how they’re shared
- Drawing management with alterations ability
- Project performance visibility and real-time costs
- Team ownership of projects
- And more!
With all this capability, no wonder we give it an INI Rank of 5 out of 5!
1. Plangrid
We saved our favorite for last! The others listed above are all great options for high-level software management but what makes Plangrid stand out is its focus on team collaboration, as well as:
- Mobile RFI creation and management
- Viewable 3D models on-site
- Automatic Cloud backup that’s accessible on any device
- Version control of drawings with editing capabilities
- Status logs for individual projects that can include images, videos, etc.
- And so much more!
The list of benefits is never-ending. That’s why we are happy to give Plangrid an INI Rank of 5 out of 5 stars.
Want to learn more about Plangrid? Read our latest blog HERE.
What it comes down to.
Each construction management app is as unique as your company. Finding the right fit whittles down to what features your team needs the most and the accessibility it offers. Trying any of the above is a great place to start!
However, if you would like to learn more and discuss which software is the best for you, give us a call. We’re your IT partner, invested in your success. We’ll help you find the right path to propel your business forward.