So you’ve decided to finally make the leap to adopt new construction technology – how exciting! You’ve picked out the tool that works best for you and you’re ready to get going, but where do you start? Unfortunately, it’s a little more complicated than just diving right in.
In this article, we’ll explore three major faux pas that come with technology adoption and how you can avoid these mistakes when it comes to the success of your business.
Trying to learn everything at once
Adopting a new technology is like dating: in the beginning, you should take things slow. There’s no doubt new technology can be intimidating, but we have good news; you don’t have to do everything at once. In fact, it’s best to start small. In your time driving from job site to job site, think through your biggest pain point. Maybe it’s time keeping, or creating estimates? Whatever it may be, identify your biggest pain point and and tackle the technology one feature at a time. Trying to learn everything at once will only cause more harm in the long-run.
Not everyone is onboard
Purchasing a new tool is the easy part, but actually rolling it out to your team can be quite the hurdle. In fact, this recent Dodge Data & Analytics survey found that the biggest hurdle to adopting cost management technologies is worries over field worker acceptance. If you’re looking to adopt new technology, insist that your team commits time to learning. That doesn’t mean you have to halt a project to learn the tool, but it’s important to empower your employees to really dive into the program and learn how it can benefit them and your business.
A one-and-done approach
The key to any successful tool is to use it, gather feedback, and build upon it. One of the biggest mistakes to avoid when adopting a new technology is giving up after one attempt. By that, we mean it’s crucial to ensure there are open lines of communication between you and your team
to discuss how the tool is working for each individual and how it can be improved. In order for there to be success, everyone’s opinions must be heard and considered. By building long-term productivity, you must consistently improve upon your workflows.
While construction technologies should be easy to implement, these three common mistakes can hinder the success of your new tools. We know change is never easy, but once you get over the “transition hump” it’ll be smooth-sailing from there!
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