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BIM Integration

Building Information Modeling (BIM) can be used from pitches to clients, through material acquisition, to installation. It’s expensive, in terms of software and training, but it essentially moves more of the project workload to the front-end, making actual installation go smoother.

Apps such as Gamma AR use the detailed information provided by BIM to overlay an augmented reality image over a smartphone or tablet display. This allows field workers to see exactly how a finished project will fit into the space, and helps them to identify possible issues before work begins.

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We’re not talking about having the Terminator wandering around a jobsite waving a hammer, but there are a growing number of automated robots on jobsites. Especially useful for larger jobs, once you see one of these robots actually laying bricks or pouring cement, it will change the way you think about automation.

Chances are you’ve already seen simpler robots, such as this gutter-cleaning model from iRobot, but you’re likely to see more soon. In fact, autonomous heavy equipment is already heading to jobsites all over the world.

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Post-Completion Apps and Portals

Just because the job is done doesn’t mean the work is over! Mobile apps and web portals allow you to maintain an ongoing relationship with your customers. From allowing them to track their energy savings to providing simple ways to log potential warranty issues, post-completion service tools create long-term relationships between client and contractor. This pays huge dividends as the referrals and repeat business begins to roll in.

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