The Technology Your Construction Company Needs 

Unfortunately, many industries tend to neglect the importance of technology when it comes to their everyday business operations. This is especially true for older industries, such as agriculture, construction, and insurance. However, in order to thrive in the modern economy, it’s essential for your business to embrace digital disruption as much as possible. There are many benefits to embracing technology, such as streamlined operations, happier staff and more accurate accounting. Here are 4 technologies your construction company needs to invest in, so you can continue to grow. 

Accounting Software and Computers

One of the most important pieces of software your company should have is accounting software, recording software and computers. This will allow your office staff to have a better understanding of expenses, taxes, profits – and much more. Now that grandfather rights are ending, you may need to keep a record of which workers have a CSCS card and who can’t renew theirs – as it could affect the work you’re doing as part of the company. Having all of these important records stored on a computer is essential if you want accurate accounting and bookkeeping, allowing you to expand and grow. 

Phones

Phones should be an incredibly important part of construction work – especially if multiple staff members have to coordinate meeting up in a particular place to begin the work day. Ensuring all of your staff members have a work phone should be essential so that projects off-site are able to be completed, and they can get in touch with you if they can’t make it to work. Investing in camera phones could also help members working towards an NVQ in construction, so they can collect vital evidence throughout their working day. Phones should be an essential part of running a construction company. 

Drones 

This is one of the weirder options on this list – and you would be right to be very shocked! What exactly would a construction company use a drone for? However, many construction companies report using drones in their work – over 18% of construction companies reported that they had used a drone in the past. Drones can be really effective for getting a complete overhead shot of your building work, allowing you to see mistakes and look at the project from a wider lens. Furthermore, drones can allow you to take amazing footage of your projects, which can be used for marketing and promotional activities. 

Cybersecurity 

It’s essential that you invest in cybersecurity when using technology for your construction business. You might think that a cyber attack is unlikely, especially if you’re a smaller construction business – but this isn’t the case. Identity theft and the theft of your financial information could significantly damage your business. Keeping your financial records secure, such as profits, costs and other payments such as CITB grants is essential if you want to protect your business going into 2024. If you decide to invest in better technology for your construction business, make sure that you protect it with fantastic cyber security software.