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2 4 Essentials to Consider When Choosing Construction Project Management Software Introduction Construction projects have many moving parts — a variety of teams and individuals carrying out a range of tasks in different locations. Because construction is such a complex endeavor, project managers and subcontractors face significant challenges such as communicating with stakeholders, sharing documents, keeping track of change orders, and predicting budget outcomes. In the past everything was handled manually, but today the wide availability of construction project management software is changing the industry. Software solutions can help construction teams track project costs, communicate and collaborate, and ultimately complete more projects on time and on budget. With a variety of software on the market, construction professionals now face a new challenge: choosing the one that best fits their needs. As you're evaluating the options, here are a few key elements to look for: 01 02 03 04 CHAPTER CHAPTER CHAPTER CHAPT E R Cost Management Features Cost overruns are a common (and dreaded) problem for construction teams. Look for a solution that provides a single source of truth and a clear change order process for project managers, subcontractors, engineers, quality control personnel, accountants, and others on your project. Mobile Construction Management Accessing project data on mobile devices can be challenging, especially from job sites, which are often beyond the reach of a stable Wi-Fi or cellular connection. And some project management apps require manual file exporting and importing to make them viewable on mobile devices. Look for an all-in-one solution that simplifies document sharing and has a robust mobile interface. Configurability Many construction management software solutions are standardized, forcing you to fit every project into predetermined constraints. That's not realistic, since every project is a little different. Look for a solution that's customizable to the needs of each of your projects and stakeholders, allowing you to manage multiple projects that have different timelines, budgets, and resource requirements. Drawing-Centric Design Drawings play a pivotal role in every construction project, so it's essential to choose a software solution that's designed to help stakeholders share drawings and keep them up-to-date. Look for a solution that lets you combine drawings with project controls data throughout the project, and interfaces well with BIM and 3-D modeling.

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