Using the Cloud to Reduce Time and Resources on Project Closeouts
The dreaded punch list at the end of a construction project typically leads to time consuming communication between the general contractor and subs. How can construction companies save time—and angst—during this process? Cloud-based tools are the way to go, according to a post on ConstructionExec.com. “By using a simple cloud-based document management app such as Google Drive from a smartphone, the user will be able to quickly save photos in a shared folder and record descriptive information in a shared spreadsheet–no re-entry required,” writes Lauren Hasagawa, a structural engineer.