Ground- breaking technology
By Jessica Zimmer How tech streamlines North Bay construction, while offsetting the labor shortage T echnology is helping North Bay builders meet housing and commercial construction deadlines by making work easier, more cost-efficient and safer. Tools like software and drones also make it possible for a smaller, aging workforce to get projects done on time. The range of technologies for the field is immense. It includes programs for everything from conducting regulatory compliance checks to managing payroll. Then there are connected devices, the cloud. cybersecurity measures, satellite internet and websites that serve as resource hubs. Many apps empower field personnel through devices like smartphones and tablets. “The technology is invaluable. Working without it is almost
like telling a worker to dig without a shovel. Drones and related software allow us to have a bird’s-eye view on project sites and perform quantity calculations in real time. [Technology] also allows management to track cost more accurately and efficiently,” says Justin King, project engineer for Ghilotti Brothers, Inc. in San Rafael. Technology is particularly essential to achieve short-term goals during specific windows, such as the summer dry season. “[With it, we can] improve speed, monitor progress and evaluate next steps on projects. The tools also help us assess site conditions and work plans needed. This avoids schedule delays and unnecessary expenses,” says King.
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