{"id":114423,"date":"2022-08-18T11:51:48","date_gmt":"2022-08-18T10:51:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/?p=114423"},"modified":"2023-06-01T18:35:39","modified_gmt":"2023-06-01T17:35:39","slug":"digital-transformation-digitisation-in-the-construction-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction\/digital-transformation-digitisation-in-the-construction-industry\/114423\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital Transformation: Digitisation in the construction industry"},"content":{"rendered":"

As digital transformation becomes a high-priority initiative to maintain competitiveness in a tough market, executives across all industries are aware of the benefits of digitisation, implementing\u00a0construction software<\/a> at some level across the business, FlowForma<\/a> explains<\/h2>\n

Digital transformation is the integration of digital tools to optimise processes and make them more efficient. It has been proven to create significant value for construction firms, with a swift ROI and increase in productivity.<\/p>\n

Despite this,\u00a0automation in the construction industry<\/a>\u00a0is not where it should be.\u00a0FlowForma, in partnership with\u00a0Construction Dive, has\u00a0conducted a survey with 100 key <\/a>decision-makers about the current state of digitisation in the construction industry, with a strong emphasis placed on\u00a0construction\u00a0workflows<\/a> and business processes.<\/p>\n

What is the importance of business outcomes?<\/h3>\n

The report<\/a> conducted by FlowForma found that the vast majority (94%) of construction executives and managers want to improve employee safety on-site. The industry has extensive safety requirements, given the nature of the job, and negligence of health & safety regulations can be costly to a construction firm.<\/p>\n

For health and safety managers within the construction sector, risk assessment plays an important part. Potential hazards on a construction site require critical examination and careful documentation \u2013 manual administration can lead to human error.<\/p>\n

Operational efficiency on construction projects is a priority<\/h3>\n

87% of construction executives and managers view an increase in operational efficiency as either very important or absolutely required. A high level of operational efficiency means that construction firms avoid overruns and complete projects on time and to budget.<\/p>\n

Data is not just a commodity for business leaders, it\u2019s a real business asset and leveraged for business strategy and decision-making. FlowForma’s survey revealed that real-time project analytics informs decision-making for 96% of construction executives and managers.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, 92% consider data insights as a high priority business outcome, rating it as either very important or absolutely required. Process automation and BIM tools enable real-time data access, high data quality, and allow users to access data when offline<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 useful on a construction site with limited online capabilities.<\/p>\n

Seamless integration of multiple solutions<\/h3>\n

For a digital landscape in which multiple applications are used simultaneously, it\u2019s important that systems talk to one another, feed through data, and promote collaboration across the value chain.\u00a088% of construction executives and managers want\u00a0seamless integration of multiple solutions<\/a>. The integration of tools is necessary to create a holistic data picture, generate transparency across project lifecycles, and promote better collaboration between teams.<\/p>\n

The survey showcased that\u00a0construction executives and managers would like a workflow tool to integrate with the following:<\/p>\n