Published on:
March 15, 2023
Technology has indeed revolutionized the way builders manage their sites by providing real-time cost control and monitoring of materials, labor, and equipment. With the right site resource management software, builders can easily streamline their operations and ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget. In this chapter, we will discuss the top solutions builders should look for in a site resource management software.
One of the most critical aspects of managing a site is keeping track of materials requisition, procurement, receiving, and releasing. Builders must ensure that materials are used efficiently to maximize productivity, reduce wastage, and avoid delays. A good site resource management software should have features for efficient inventory management, materials receiving, issuance, and quality control. It should also be able to perform a 3-way matching of purchase orders, Supplier's Invoices, and Delivery Receipts to ensure that materials are accurately accounted for.
Another essential aspect of site management is labor productivity. Builders must have clear visibility into labor productivity to ensure that projects stay on track with deliverables and milestones. The software that builders invest in should enable them to plan and schedule labor based on the Bill of Materials (BOM) and Bill of Quantities (BOQ), track billable hours accurately, forecast labor requirements, and see activities in real-time from any device so they don’t miss out on project updates.
Lastly, it is crucial for builders to stay on top of site equipment requirements, operating conditions, and costs to better plan their use of these equipment and deliver projects on time and within budget. As for labor, this solution must enable builders to plan and schedule their equipment use based on the BOM and BOQ, track equipment availability, and even keep tabs on rental costs or inter-department charging. With these features, builders can ensure that they are making the most out of their equipment and avoid unnecessary expenses.
In conclusion, choosing a site resource management software should be done wisely to ensure a return on investment. By looking for materials management, labor productivity, and equipment utilization solutions in your next site resource management software, builders can ensure they get the most out of what they pay for. With these features, builders can streamline their operations, reduce costs, and deliver projects on time and within budget.
Steer is a construction management software that has a resource management suite that is complete with the solutions you need to ensure that you have real-time control over your materials and costs. Read more about it HERE and see how Steer can help you streamline your resource planning & management.
