If you’re in the building and construction business you may be surprised to know that there is a whole range of apps out there that are useful for you and your company. Here’s a rundown on some of the best ones.
Watch the Weather
If you’re running a construction company you’re always going to need to know what the weather will be like. With this weather app by Apalon Apps you have a user-friendly interface and a 7-day weather forecast you can count on for accuracy, so you can adjust your building plans to suit the climate. Other features include the wind direction and speed, current and “feels like” temperatures, air pressure, rainfall and sunrise and sunset times. You can also view rain maps and current and future weather radar.
Keep Your Site Safe
You know only too well how important safety is on your construction site. SafeSite can help you keep all your workers safe. Developed by construction experts, this app aims to reduce the number of workplace injuries and increase productivity. It allows workers in the field to upload checklists, conduct safety inspections, and submit completed forms without all the paperwork. It’s easy to log hazards and contact the responsible parties for a solution.
Make Easy Estimates
Stop spending hours and hours working out estimates, JobFlex will make it quick and simple. This is a user-friendly app that enables you to turn around professional estimates for customers in no time at all, so you beat the competition every time. It allows you to create customizable forms and drag and drop info into them and add images info required. When you’ve finished, you can email the quote to your potential client.
Make Accurate Calculations
Construction Master Pro turns your mobile device into a professional calculator so you have one less thing to carry on the job site. Whether you’re measuring for sheetrock or laying flooring you’ll be able to calculate the exact measurements right there on your phone. As well as the regular calculations the app also features customizable formats, simple conversions between measuring formats, trigonometry mode, and a user guide in English and Spanish.
Keep Those Blueprints Safe
No more searching through bulky paper blueprints. With PlanGrid on your tablet, you’re good to go. This unique app lets you and your team stay on top of the project by syncing a master set of plans, notes, and photos. You can take them with you wherever you go and add personal notes to them. No more trying to decipher illegible writing, this app lets you magnify sections so you can see plans clearly.
Stay In The Loop
Keeping everyone on the same page can be tricky. BuilderTREND enables you to streamline communications with employees and customers so everyone is up to date on how the project is coming along every step of the way. The app provides an easy way to share job logs notes, assignments and photos.
Use these apps to keep your construction company running optimally and keep you ahead of your competitors.
