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THINK CLOUD
The Untold Benets of
Cloud in the
Construction Industry
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24/7 and unlimited storage. Moreover, the system provides
employees with updated data and information which can be
uploaded from any device. Here are some of the key benefits of
utilizing cloud computing in the construction industry:
ith the arrival of the advanced technologies, many
industries are transforming as well as adapting with
these technologies. However, the project-centric
and relationship-based construction industry is one of the least
digitized industries as compared with other industries.
Sometimes, a situation occurs in which the on-site workers
need the latest information related to the project but it is not
available to them. This leads to wastage of time, money,
resource, and as a result, the project gets delays. A company’s
reputation may get tarnished, due to the project delay. To avoid
all of these, it needs a solution that can handle all its tasks and
allows employees to access data remotely without being tied to
a specific physical location. In this case, cloud computing
technology can eliminate these limitations as it is fully
accessible from any device like smartphones, computer, iPad,
tablets, etc. and can be used from anywhere, anytime. Besides
that, the cloud holds data which is accessible to everyone. The
employees are always visiting new job sites that are far from
their office. Hence, utilization of the cloud supports the
workforces of the construction site to connect with everyone
and receive any latest update quickly.
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For performing their business operations, many
organizations utilize centralized office system. But, this is
not the case with the construction industry. Even though
construction companies have their own offices for business
operations such as administration, billing, and payroll, but
lots of their activity happens in the outdoors. With the
cloud-based system, the contractors can access their email
and work files via phones, tablets, and laptops and update
the construction status report as well as ask for things
needed by the construction workers. While working on a
construction site, the on-site worker will be able to connect
with their company; this saves time and improves their
communication for the successful construction of their
project. Furthermore, they can collaborate on plans and
documents with the in-house staff present at their company.
For example, if the on-site workers are not constructing the
building properly or there are some issues related to the
blueprint, in that case, the on-site supervisor can
communicate with the in-house staff to resolve any issue
and update the blueprint of the building.
Construction industry embracing into cloud computing
In the construction industry, there are different types of entities
which are essential for a project such as architects, engineers,
consultants, product manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors.
These entities work together to complete their task and they
depend on each other. Using cloud technology, construction
companies can manage communication with their employees
properly, equipment/asset management, and bid/proposal
management along with field service. The cloud-based system
offers real-time management, remote access i.e. available for
April 2019
Connecting employees with other in-house staffs
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Access to Unlimited Data storage
The construction companies need data storage to save their
plans, blueprints, and files related to projects. To store all
these data, the companies utilize physical storage device
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