What's Hot

    What Can You Trust?

    May 7, 2025

    Build a Safer Jobsite with AI and Cameras

    May 7, 2025

    Women in Construction: PPE

    May 6, 2025
    Get your Copy Today
    Facebook Twitter Instagram
    Facebook Twitter Instagram
    Connected WorldConnected World
    • SPM
    • Sustainability
    • Projects
    • Technology
    • Constructech
    • Awards
      • Top Products
      • Profiles
    • Living Lab
    Connected WorldConnected World
    Home»Projects»The Digital Transformation of the Construction Industry
    Projects

    The Digital Transformation of the Construction Industry

    Updated:April 26, 2023No Comments3 Mins Read
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr WhatsApp Email
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Pinterest Email

    Construction has always been mobile by nature. After all, the pyramids were built thousands of years ago and most certainly required some form of project coordination and management to erect such enormous structures. But now technologies can help access and share information in new ways that makes planning and managing work on both small and large construction jobs even easier.

    With mobile project-management technology, construction professionals can track and report progress, which ultimately leads better project delivery. Have you looked for a way to do this effectively and efficiently on your projects—but are still searching for the right tool?

    Consider the example of Fieldwire, which coordinates crews in the field on large construction operations. Since 2013, the company has served the North American market and later expanded to Europe, Australia, and Japan. The tool has enabled project teams to come together in one online location to collaborate and share information in realtime—giving teams the ability to better manage projects.

    Hilti recognized the value in the technology and had initially made an investment in Fieldwire back in the 2017-2018 timeframe. In November 2021, Hilti decided to make an even deeper investment in the product and announced it would acquire Fieldwire to combine Fieldwire’s product with Hilti’s brand to expand its customer base and help new and existing customers drive productivity in their field operations.

    So, what makes the Fieldwire product standout? First and foremost, it provides the construction industry with some very notable pillars that are worth mentioning. More specifically, Fieldwire has three different value pillars. And for the sake of this news analysis, let’s examine each of these pillars and the benefits these features offer to the industry.

    The first pillar is accessing and sharing of information. With this, construction workers can leverage digital plans, markup tools, and version control. This also includes files, reports, RFIs (requests for information), and submittals. Sharing data is essential to completing construction project on schedule and on time.

    The next pillar addresses planning and managing work. Here construction professionals can perform task management, Kanban, calendar, and Gantt charts. The product also offers the ability to do realtime messaging, checklists, and punchlists. Today’s construction professional needs to improve workflows and optimize productivity. The best checklists help reduce errors, improve processes, and increase efficiency. When time is money, and the worker shortage is putting a strain on the tasks at hand, reducing repetitive tasks means increased uptime and increased productivity.

    The final pillar is track and report progress. Contractors can use custom forms such as timesheets, T&M tags, and safety reports. The product also includes photos, 360-degree photos, and video. Users can also do daily reports and inspection reports. When we share data, we are streamlining communication and collaboration between suppliers, trades, and project managers, keeping everyone aware of what needs to be done to meet project deadlines in a timely manner.

    The construction industry is in the midst of a transformation. As it evolves, construction professionals need to remain educated on the latest tools and techniques to better manage projects. Improving uptime, optimizing projects, and reducing errors to ensure construction projects are finished on schedule and on budget is no easy task. Therefore, understanding the emerging tech trends and incorporating the right technology in your toolbox will enable you to succeed. How you move forward in a new era of work is really up to you.

    Want to tweet about this article? Use hashtags #construction #IoT #sustainability #AI #5G #cloud #edge #futureofwork #infrastructure #construction #projectmanagment #contech #SaaS

    5G AI Cloud Construction Construction News Contech Edge Fieldwire Future of Work Hilti Infrastructure IoT Mobile Project Management Sustainability
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr WhatsApp Email

    Related Posts

    What Can You Trust?

    May 7, 2025

    Build a Safer Jobsite with AI and Cameras

    May 7, 2025

    Women in Construction: PPE

    May 6, 2025

    Success Stories: Customized Sensors for Wildfire Prevention

    May 5, 2025

    The Rise of Prefab

    May 1, 2025

    Manufacturing in an Era of Digital Product Passports

    April 30, 2025
    Add A Comment

    Comments are closed.

    Get Your Copy Today
    2025 ASCE REPORT CARD FOR AMERICA’S INFRASTRUCTURE
    https://youtu.be/HyDCmQg6zPk
    ABOUT US

    Connected World works to expand quality of life and influence a sustainable future through digital transformation, innovation, and create opportunities all around.

    We’re accepting new partnerships and radio guests right now.

    Email Us: info@specialtypub.com

    4611 Hard Scrabble Road
    Suite 109-276
    Columbia, SC  29229

     

    Our Picks
    • What Can You Trust?
    • Build a Safer Jobsite with AI and Cameras
    • Women in Construction: PPE
    Specialty Publishing Media

    Questions? Please contact us at info@connectedworld.com

    Press Room

    Privacy Policy

    Media Kit – Connected World/Peggy Smedley Show

    Media Kit – Constructech

    Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn
    © 2025 Connected World.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.