Trimble Construction

The MEP Contractor's Guide to Constructibility 2 As construction projects become more complex, the need for speed and efficiency increases as well. The level of wasted time and effort that used to be considered unavoidable is now not only avoidable, but even unacceptable for construction companies that wish to succeed in an increasingly competitive marketplace. To achieve the speed and efficiency that's expected these days, without sacrificing quality, contractors and professionals throughout all phases of a construction project need to rely on technology that promotes and supports what has become known as "the connected jobsite." But, technology alone can't accomplish all that's necessary for a number of reasons: Resolving these lingering issues requires a unified process and workflow that coordinates and connects all phases of a building project, breaking down silos and facilitating clear and quick collaboration between all parties. Finally, that unified process exists. Multi-company collaboration is necessary. Few organizations are large and diverse enough to handle all phases of every job in-house, so collaboration with other companies and the use of subcontractors is still very common, especially across the MEP disciplines. Information and experience are siloed. Following decades of "how we've always done it," most construction disciplines remain in silos, even within the same organization. Tech adoption is slow. The construction industry has historically been slow to adopt new technology and practices because updating is generally expensive and time-consuming. This is especially true of small companies and individuals that often serve as subcontractors. Workflows are different. Every successful organization has likely developed its own unique workflow that's worked well, but it's unlikely to mesh perfectly with any other company's workflow.

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