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How to Run Precast Concrete Erection Projects Effectively, in Time and on Budget

How to Run Precast Concrete Erection Projects Effectively, in Time and on BudgetPrecast concrete is concrete that is cast into a specific shape and transported to the construction site for erection into place. Precast components are used in various projects of all types. Precast concrete offers a wide range of benefits. The most significant benefit may be the speed with which it can be designed, cast, delivered, and erected. When it comes to precast concrete erection, nowadays there is a great technological solution to increase the efficiency and accuracy of this process.

Precast concrete erection process without delays

Snappii offers a powerful mobile app to manage the entire precast concrete erection process. The Precast Erectors Planner app is the best tool to fully control the project, sync the entire field team and management staff and get accurate and timely project documentation. The app helps avoid wasting labor hours, expensive equipment, sitting idle, waiting for pieces from manufacturing. In general, the app features contribute to successful smooth projects in time and on budget. “An app like this can save $4,000 per hour,” says Mark McGee, Field Operations Manager at Coreslab.

Why Precast Erectors Planner app

Among the specific functions of the Precast Erectors Planner app are:

– Loading of erection sequence as an Excel file.

– Automatic filling out of a 4 day look ahead with delivery dates and delivery times.

– Automatic calculation of the number of pieces that are erected on any given day.

– Instant notification of team members about schedule changes.

– Creation of daily and anytime status reports.

– Adding unlimited photos.

We’ve collected all information about the app to the one-page brochure which you can find here. Also, there is a short video about the Precast Erectors Planner app. If you are interested in the app and you have any questions about it, please feel free to request a free demo.

Regular Reporting as Key to Keeping Safety at Construction Sites

Regular Reporting as Key to Keeping Safety at Construction SitesConstruction is one of the most dangerous fields to work

According to the stats of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, out of every 5,000 private-industry worker fatalities, 20 percent are in construction. This field is also related to many non-fatal injuries that cost companies millions of dollars per year. This way, construction site safety is one of the most considerable things during a construction project.

Managers must mitigate safety hazards to construction workers through some actions. Among them are awareness of all possible hazards, regular training, and testing of safety knowledge, provision of personal protective equipment, accounting for weather conditions, keeping construction equipment in proper safe order, constant communication, and regular reporting.

Constant awareness is a way to ensure safety

Snappii can help with two points: communication and reporting. Snappii construction apps allow users to establish a steady flow of timely and accurate data. This is extremely important for constant control of the issue of safety on the construction site and other important points of the construction project.

The Construction Daily Log app is the #1 reporting tool. The app includes a one-page collapsed mobile form with the fields for contractor details, site information, work performed, subcontractor progress, issues and punch lists, reasons for delays, additional work or change requests, materials purchased and received, labor, and travel hours, and more. The form can be filled in with the voice-to-text feature. Users can attach pictures and make any drawing right on them to highlight progress or show problem areas. After filling out the form, it can be instantly generated into the PDF report. All workers can instantly submit the reports in various ways and safely store them in the app. Managers, in turn, can track who has not turned their report in. The Construction Daily Log app is a small but powerful solution to keep everything under control and avoid incidents and any safety issues on the construction sites.

Here is a short demo video that can give a better idea of the Construction Daily Log app. Also, the Snappii support team is always ready to answer any of your questions. Download and try the app in Apple App Store or Google Play and contact us at support@snappii.com.

Top Risk Factors in Construction and How to Prevent Them

Top Risk Factors in Construction and How to Prevent ThemAll construction projects carry some level of risk. Proper planning, regular reporting, and being able to make good decisions quickly can help avoid the risks and contribute to the successful completion of projects, higher profits, and the ability to grow and expand the company.

Keep abreast of the following points

Here are the common factors to watch out for on construction projects to not allow them to become a problem and derail the project:

– Poor productivity. Often the reason for this lies in poor project management and poor resource allocation. A good project manager is certainly extremely important, but it is also important to give him the right tools to build and maintain an effective workflow. Accurate and timely data, as well as constant visibility and awareness are the key to high productivity.

– Delays and interruptions in supply. This is a reality in the construction industry and it is unlikely that it can be completely eliminated. However, a timely and quick response to such situations can help mitigate the negative effect. Thereby, managers can quickly take a number of measures to reduce equipment downtime and prevent overpayments.

– Health and safety hazards. Construction is a dangerous industry in terms of injuries and general safety. In addition to the potential harm to workers, a serious accident can cause work to be stopped or delayed and lead to a failure of the whole project. Therefore, it is extremely important to maintain a strict safety policy and control everything related to this. It is also one more factor requiring a constant flow of accurate data.

Construction apps to overcome any difficulties and make the greater business

Snappii has been working with the construction industry for over 10 years. We identified the basic needs of specialists and know what to pay attention to. Therefore, our mobile construction apps are in rather high demand and we continue to develop and help our clients from the construction field cope with the issues above and achieve better results in their work. Today we are ready to present you our feature-rich ready-made construction apps for plenty of activities, from time tracking to reporting. Most of these apps are customizable and can be modified to meet some specific needs. “The most important factor for my team when choosing a business partner is that no matter how complicated the request, Snappii has always presented a work-around and a solution,” says Robert Gulino from Modern Niagara. Snappii is ready to become your assistant in overcoming any difficulties and creating opportunities for big income. Contact us today with any questions.

The App for Efficient Operation of Tower Cranes and Coordinated Work of Lifting Teams

The App for Efficient Operation of Tower Cranes and Coordinated Work of Lifting TeamsTower cranes are among the most important and expensive construction equipment. Ineffective operation of tower crane can lead to project slowdowns, delays as well as an overpayment. It also contributes to reputational damage for the contractor.

The principles of lifting teams’ proper operation

The lifting teams may consist of an appointed person, supervisors, crane coordinator, tower crane operators, and signalers. Usually, the size and complexity of the project determine the team structure. For the effective implementation of the project, the entire team must work in a coordinated manner and with regular reporting to avoid unexpected downtime and incidents. Thanks to modern construction apps, all specialists working on the job site have an opportunity to instantly share data and be aware of any important aspect.

The best reporting app for any construction specialist

Snappii offers a smart construction app that will be helpful not just for lifting teams but for any specialist on the job site. The Construction Daily Log app is an integral tool for regular reporting and constant project progress tracking. Construction specialists can instantly capture any field-related information. They can fill in the pre-made one-page collapsed mobile form without typing, just using the voice-to-text feature. The completed form is easily converted to a PDF report and can be shared in various ways. Thus, managers no longer need to worry that important data will be lost or will not arrive in time. Moreover, managers can track who has not turned their report in. The Construction Daily Log app is a perfect way to have a clear picture of the job site operation and immediately react to any problem.

Here is a short demo video to show the Construction Daily Log app in action. The app is available on Apple App Store as well as on Google Play.

There are more other helpful construction apps from Snappii to complete construction projects on time and within budget. Find and try them here. Some of these apps can be customized to meet any specific needs.

 

Construction Daily Log App: a Must-Have Tool for the Next Year

Construction Daily Log App: a Must-Have Tool for the Next YearEssential assistants to any modern construction project

There’s no question that mobile construction apps have made the lives of construction specialists easier. Their major benefit is to get instant access to project information in the field and communicate real-time data back to the office or any employee. However, mobile construction apps have really come a long way and now they offer many more other useful features.

You have the opportunity to find out the most popular and efficient Snappii’s construction app of the outgoing year in this blog post. Start the next year by trying it.

Why Construction Daily Log app is first on the list of construction apps

The Construction Daily Log app is the best handy tool for regular reporting and constant project progress visibility. Thanks to this app employees do not need to visit the office every day to submit a report. The Construction Daily Log app includes a one-page collapsed mobile form that can be filled in with the voice-to-text feature. It is an indispensable solution for field workers. Capture such field-related information as weather conditions, locations, date and time, amount of labor performed, and more. Moreover, the app users can attach pictures and make any drawing right on them. After filling out the form, it can be instantly generated into the PDF report. All workers can instantly submit the reports in various ways and safely store them in the app. The Construction Daily Log app allows managers to track who has not turned their report in. No more delays and going beyond the project budget. This app is a perfect way to have a clear picture of the progress, meet target deadlines, and make quick business decisions based on reports received. Here is a short demo of how the Construction Daily Log app works. Download the app in Apple App Store and Google Play.

2 Apps to Improve On-Site Management of Precast Concrete Erection Projects

2 Apps to Improve On-Site Management of Precast Concrete Erection ProjectsThe common challenges of the process

Among the major responsibilities of an on-site manager at precast concrete erection projects are activity coordination, schedule management, and updating, supervision, and safety control. The most common problems encountered by on-site managers are delivery delays, poor communication, and overhead costs. Snappii has developed its Precast Erectors Planner app and Precast Erectors Reporting app specifically to help solve these problems.

Precast Erectors Planner app

The Precast Erectors Planner app can help avoid expensive delays that can cost as much as $4,000+ per hour and snowball from there. This app provides a real-time view of all the field activity. No more wasting labor hours, expensive equipment, sitting idle, waiting for pieces from manufacturing. Know right away when the schedule slips and instantly keep the dispatch department, loading departments, and other specialists informed. Learn more about the Precast Erectors Planner app in this video and brochure.

Precast Erectors Reporting app

The Precast Erectors Reporting app helps keep all the team members, contractors, and producers on the “same page”. It makes it easy to do daily reports. Minutes vs hours. The app consists of the following pre-made mobile forms:

– Erection Foreman Daily Report

– Project Coordinator Checklist

– Erection Site Visit Checklist

– Project Stability Assurance Checklist

Thanks to these forms, the Precast Erectors Reporting app helps with PCI certifications (Precast Concrete Institute). Here is the video about the app. The Precast Erectors Reporting app is available in Apple App Store and Google Play.

Snappii will customize the app in a snap

Snappii is a great professional in app customization.

“Our whole experience of Snappii has been a pleasure, didn`t think it is possible to create such a professional app so quickly and easily!” says Colin Stokes from Adiuvo.

“Snappii has moved mountains to bring my vision to reality. Regardless of what I asked of Snappii they always tried,” these are the words of Robert Gulino from Modern Niagara Toronto.

If you want us to customize the Precast Erectors Planner app or the Precast Erectors Reporting app for you, send us your requirements here.

Top 3 Ready-made Construction Apps from Snappii

The Top 3 Ready-made Construction Apps from SnappiiToday, the construction industry is actively adopting new trends in technology. Drones, 3D printing, VR, and certainly mobile construction apps. Now almost all construction professionals have smartphones or tablets, and it is the best time to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and speed up project timelines with mobile apps. An important reason for the growing popularity of construction apps is their increasing availability. Now it is affordable even for any small construction company. The app stores are full of various ready-made apps for plenty of specific activities. Below we offer you the top 3 ready-made construction apps from Snappii.

Construction Daily Log app

First of all, let us introduce you the Construction Daily Log app. This is the #1 app to create professional daily reports in minutes and is used by tens of thousands of construction companies around the world. The Construction Daily Log app includes a one-page collapsed form which can be filled in with the voice-to-text feature. The app users can attach pictures and make any drawing right on them. After filling out the form, it can be instantly generated into the PDF report. The report can be shared in various ways and safely stored in the app. Recently the Construction Daily Log app was updated with a great feature for managers. Now the app allows users to track who has not turned their report in. It is a perfect way to have a clear picture of the progress, save time, meet target deadlines, and make quick business decisions based on reports received.

Watch the video about the Construction Daily Log app and download its iOS and Android versions to try.

Punch In/Out Timesheet app

As we know, time is money, and therefore it is a very important component of any construction project. The Punch In/Out Timesheet app contains all of the necessary aspects needed to accurately record time for any project or job code for every worker in every crew and to generate a professional time card which can be emailed. It is a smart and convenient pocket tool for project time management and meeting all deadlines.

Find more information and watch the video about the Punch In/Out Timesheet app here. Download it in Apple App Store as well as Google Play.

Construction Estimator app

What construction manager or estimator wouldn’t want to quote construction projects faster and easier? This way, to optimize this process, save time and money Snappii offers the Construction Estimator app. This app allows users to quickly create on-site estimates for construction and repair projects. The app users can quantify material, labor, and other costs and fill in the pre-made form; make necessary calculations and show a customer the total estimated cost in labor, parts, and the grand total; import clients from the address book or Excel file and instantly share the estimate with them as a PDf file; and more.

Learn more about the Construction Estimator app in this video. Hurry up to download and try it in Apple App Store and Google Play.

Get even more

The good news is that most of Snappii’s ready-made construction apps are customizable. We can add your forms and some specific features. Send us your requirements here.

Regular Reporting and Constant Progress Visibility with Construction Daily Log App

Regular Reporting and Constant Progress Visibility with Construction Daily Log AppThe challenges of daily reporting

Today many construction companies lack the real-time data and visibility to understand key performance metrics of the project and to keep a stable workflow. Daily reporting is often limited, especially with today’s unfavorable epidemiological situation. This creates challenges for construction companies while making crucial decisions.

The way of paperless remote reporting

In this case, mobile apps come in handy. They provide the much-needed opportunity for remote paperless reporting. The key benefits of construction reporting apps are timeliness, accuracy, reliability, and agility. They allow each team member to stay “on the same page”. Construction reporting apps have already proven themselves to be incredibly handy tools for field workers. Employees do not need to visit the office every day to submit a report. At the same time, project managers have an extensive flow of all necessary information.

Construction Daily Log app from Snappii

Snappii has been developing useful mobile solutions for the construction industry for about 10 years. “No matter how complicated the request, Snappii has always presented a work-around and a solution,” says Robert Gulino from Modern Niagara Toronto Inc. Collecting all the experience and capabilities, Snappii has created a powerful and smart Construction Daily Log app. This is the #1 app to create professional daily reports in minutes.

The Construction Daily Log app includes a one-page collapsed form with contractor details, site information, work performed, subcontractor progress, issues and punch lists, reasons for delays, additional work or change requests, materials purchased and received, labor and travel hours, and more. The form can be filled in with a voice-to-text feature. Also, the Construction Daily Log app captures weather conditions, locations, date and time, amount of labor performed, and other field-related information. Users can attach pictures to highlight progress or show problem areas. After filling out the form, it can be instantly generated into the PDF report. The report can be shared in various ways and safely stored in the app, this way users can access all the reports anytime. Also, the app allows users to track who has not turned their report in.

The Construction Daily Log app is a perfect way to share project data instantly, meet target deadlines, and make quick business decisions based on reports received. This app provides managers with a clear picture of the progress. Download and try the Construction Daily Log app in Apple App Store and Google Play.

How to Achieve Construction Cost Savings

How to Achieve Construction Cost SavingsAny construction company is looking for a key to long-term construction cost savings. The final goal of the construction process is to produce a high-quality and performing project. This way, cutting costs is a complicated balancing act. A reasonable economy on a project is less about the counting of each dollar and more about spending time and resources smarter.

The way to work smarter and to stay within budget

One of the major reasons construction projects go over budget is ineffective communication and management. This causes delays, downtime, inaccurate and untimely data, unprofitable decisions and more. Since a construction project is a dynamic environment, it requires flexible and reliable tools for management and communication with the worksite. Modern mobile apps can provide this opportunity.

The leader on the market of construction apps

Snappii supports and provides plenty of useful features to construction businesses for about 10 years. Our construction apps help make projects on time and within budget. Among the top ready-made products are:

Construction Daily Log app. It is the #1 reporting app for any construction project. The app includes the one-page collapsed form with various details and the voice-to-text opportunity. After filling out, the form can be instantly generated into the PDF report. Learn more about the Construction Daily Log app here.

Construction Estimator app. This app allows users to quickly create on-site estimates for construction and repair projects. It provides the opportunity to quantify material, labor and other costs and fill in the pre-made form. Find more information about the Construction Estimator app here.

Punch In/Out Timesheet app. The app contains all of the necessary aspects needed to accurately record time for any project or job code for every worker in every crew and to generate a professional time card which can be emailed. Learn more and try it here.

Construction Change Order app.  The app allows users to avoid time-consuming paperwork and create quick construction change order requests right on a mobile device and provide them to selected supervisors for reviews. Learn more about the Construction Change Order app here.

Construction Manager app. The app ensures a regular flow of information between offices and construction sites. It contains the leading pre-made mobile forms to successfully manage any construction project. Learn more about its features here.

Visit the Snappii’s app gallery and find even more advanced construction apps. Most of them can be customized to meet any specific needs. You can send your requirements here.

Mobile App for Reliable Precast Concrete Erection Process without Delays

Mobile App for Reliable Precast Concrete Erection Process without DelaysThe precast concrete erection process can be messy and complicated. Delays of elements and flawed products can stop all work on the construction site. This contributes to a waste of time, money and resources. All project managers and contractors want to find a way to avoid any delays and make the erection process smooth and reliable. A mobile software-based workflow can help ensure timely and uninterrupted delivery of correct elements and a more productive workflow.

Why Precast Erectors Planner app

Snappii has developed an app, which provides managers a real-time view of all the field activity, helps in project planning and following up on the progress, and keeps all parties of the workflow well informed at all the stages of the project. Precast Erectors Planner app is the best pocket tool to coordinate the project and ensure its progress according to the schedule.

Key features of the app:

– Load erection sequence from Excel

– Automatically fills out a 4 day look ahead with delivery dates and delivery times

– Automatically calculates the number of pieces that are erected on any given day

– Team members are instantly notified about schedule changes

– Easy to create daily and anytime status reports

– Use unlimited photos

– Works on all Apple devices

–  Deploys in under 1 hour

No more wasting labor hours, expensive equipment, sitting idle, waiting for pieces from manufacturing. Precast Erectors Planner synchronizes the entire field team for maximum efficiency. You can find more information about the app in this brochure, as well as in this short video.

Coreslab Structures successfully uses the app and here is what Mark McGee, Field Operations Manager at Coreslab notes: “An app like this can save $4,000 per hour!” Contact Snappii support team to schedule a demo of the Precast Erectors Planner app.

Estimating and Quoting Software for Construction Projects

Estimating and Quoting Software for Construction ProjectsWhat estimator wouldn’t want to quote construction projects faster and easier? This way, to optimize this process, save time and money, modern estimators, contractors and other specialists implement special mobile technology for estimating and quoting.

What is construction estimating software

Construction estimating software is a pocket mobile tool, gaining immense popularity, and designed to streamline and improve the process of creating cost, material, and labor estimates for various construction projects and operations. The, estimating, quoting and bidding processes are all very closely interconnected. It’s common for some software to span all these activities. Also all estimating and quoting software provides different packages of specific features, so user should keep this in mind, when certain features are critical.

Why it is useful

Estimating and quoting apps are a real time saver. Pre-made mobile forms allow users to collect data and fill in estimation forms in a snap, anytime and anywhere. No need to fill in the forms manually, transfer documentation, adjust any form to the standard, constant maintain file storages and more. Estimating and quoting apps contribute to increased accuracy, reliability and agility. Estimating becomes a process with minimal effort and great time savings.

Construction Estimator app from Snappii

Snappii helps construction companies make their operations easier and more efficient for about 10 years. Construction Estimator app is one of our top ready-made apps, which is successfully used by different specialists. This app allows users to quickly create on-site estimates for construction and repair projects. Among the main features of the app are:

– the opportunity to import clients from the address book or Excel file;

– the opportunity to quantify material, labor and other costs and fill in the pre-made form;

– the opportunity to make necessary calculations and show a customer the total estimated cost in labor, parts, and the grand total;

– the opportunity to transform voice to text and avoid typing;

– the opportunity to preview the estimate as a PDF;

– the opportunity to share the estimate with anyone via email, Facebook, network drives and other sharing options available on device;

– the opportunity to store all the data locally on the device.

Construction Estimator app is available in Apple App Store as well as in Google Play. Snappii team is open to discuss any customization of the app to meet your specific needs. You can contact us here.

Construction Daily Log App: Streamlined Reporting Process without Paperwork

Construction Daily Log App: Streamlined Reporting Process without PaperworkConstruction jobsite can be quite chaotic, and keeping everything under control and maintaining a clear picture of the progress are essential and tall task. Regular reporting helps provide a general overview of the project and how it should be progressing. However, when reporting is accompanied by paperwork, it adds even more problems.

The time of digital format

Nowadays there is a growing number of user-friendly, smart digital construction daily logs, which make reporting faster and more efficient. Such daily logs consist of pre-made mobile forms, which can be filled in on any mobile device. The completed forms are generated to digital reports. Digital reports are able to be sent via email or other available ways.

#1 reporting app for any construction project

Snappii did a great job trying to streamline the reporting process for construction field teams. We offer our powerful and successful Construction Daily Log app. This is #1 app to create professional daily reports in minutes, and is used by tens of thousands of construction companies around the world.

Construction Daily Log app includes a one-page collapsed form with contractor details, site information, work performed, subcontractor progress, issues and punch lists, reasons for delays, additional work or change requests, materials purchased and received, labor and travel hours and more. The form can be filled in without typing. Users just hit the mike, speak into it and the voice is translated into text. Also Construction Daily Log app captures weather conditions, locations, date and time, amount of labor performed and other field related information. Attach pictures to highlight progress or show problem areas. After filling out the form, it can be instantly generated into the PDF report. The report can be shared by various ways and safely stored in the app, this way users can access all the reports anytime.

Here is how the report looks like.

What’s new

Snappii is working hard to improve Construction Daily Log app and make it even more useful and convenient. In the new version of the app you can find the following improvements:

– Several users can now work on the same project

– Generate a consolidated report to see who sent a daily log and who didn’t

– Ability to select °F or °C weather unit

Download or update Construction Daily Log app to try them.

iOS version

Android version

Feel free to send us your feedback at support@snappii.com.

 


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