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GETTING BUY-IN
CURRENT AND
FUTURE EMPLOYEES
A big reason many construction companies hesitate to
invest in software is the expected push back. Owners and
managers often look at "old school" employees unfamiliar with
computers and entrenched in "the way we've always done it"
and perceive a barrier that's just too big to overcome.
Fortunately, when they choose software designed specifically
for construction workers and a construction environment, they
are pleasantly surprised by how short the learning curve is and
how quickly it is embraced. The critical questions to ask in the
selection process are:
• Is it easy to learn and intuitive to use, even for people
with little or no computer skills?
• Will it give employees the added satisfaction of being
able to do their jobs better in a relatively short
amount of time?
Appealing to the Next Generation
Attracting younger employees with high skill levels is a
challenge across the construction industry. Computers and
software are second nature to these workers. They were raised
with them and they know the advantages.
They also expect to work with the latest and best software
available in order to excel and advance their careers. As
contractors compete for these employees, the ones that can
meet those expectations have a major advantage.
