The use of digital field forms in construction is far from just a rising tech trend, it is a new way of doing things that has the ability to improve almost every function of the industry, from inspections to audits to work orders, inventory forms, timesheets, and more. In an industry that largely suffers from an influx of paperwork that takes up time and labor to complete, digitizing forms seems to be the solution construction so desperately needs.
Replacing manhours with automation and eliminating the human error so often associated with filling (and re-filling) forms, digital field forms allows forms to be filled out once, quickly and efficiently, and without the extra set of eyes and labor typically needed to blot out errors. Less time is thereby wasted on re-checking data while less money is spent overall.
Digital field forms present construction companies with features far beyond what any paper form could deliver, offering anything from automatic time-tracking to geolocations and every type of customizable necessity in between. Some other features digital field forms can boast over paper forms are:
Advantages of Digital Field Forms:
- Reports Are Sent Digitally When Complete In Real-Time.
- Photos Can Be Attached to Any Report Directly Onsite.
- Employees Work Directly Off Smart Devices for Increased Mobility.
- Capture Signatures Directly Onsite.
- Work Both Online and Offline (The Form Sends Once Employees Regain Internet).
- GPS Location Embedded Into Forms to Allow Management Employee Visibility.
- Productivity and Accuracy Increases on Projects.
- Percentage of Time Saved Increases Due to Decreases in Errors on Form Submissions.
- Billing Process Speed Increases.
- Increased Service Delivery Time.
- Configure Reports to Be Sent Directly into Any of Your Systems In-Office.
- Paper and Print Costs Significantly Decrease.
- Add Quality Control and Stop Unfinished Reports from Being Submitted.
- Benefits Both Small Businesses and Large Enterprises.
Digital forms can be customized to the needs of any type of construction business, and any type of form can become digital. They can be as complex or as simple as needed, and most importantly (if you’re investing in the right type of digital forms), they are extremely simple and easy to use for users at all levels.
Forms can be integrated directly into a company’s existing accounting and data systems, and can be organized automatically by location, project name, etc., significantly decreasing work in the office and increasing the service delivery time of a project.
Companies who’ve invested in the technology have seen a 75% increase in time saved, with many companies seeing an average of over 5 hours per day saved on large projects due to a reduction in errors and an increase in accuracy and proficiency.
ZBRELLA Technology Consulting has successfully implemented digital forms on projects of various sizes, increasing efficiency and decreasing costs for clients. We can create and customize forms to any specifications, and make it easy for all types of employees. Looking to go digital? Contact us today: 718-355-9155.
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