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High season for construction! How to ensure your business is properly managed?

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Summer is the so-called busy season for construction works. It is warm outside, the days are longer and there’s more temporary workforce who are ready to work full-time to complete the job on time and budget. Construction companies struggle to win more jobs but they also have to reinforce safety measures. The workers need to be properly trained and the construction equipment accurately inspected. Special mobile apps for construction come in handy. We have collected top apps to help construction businesses manage their tasks.

Construction Daily Log app

-Fast and Easy. You only fill in the sections you need in a one-page collapsed form

-Don’t want to type? Hit the miс and speak into it.  It translates your voice into text

-Works offline and syncs when the Internet comes back

-Stores Daily reports as PDFs in the App and on Snappii.com so you can access reports anytime

-Attach pictures to highlight progress or show problem areas

-Attach any document to any section

-Access pictures and documents from the app anytime. Share with others

-Track labor hours for employees and subs

Download the Construction Daily Log from Apple here and Google Play here.

Heavy equipment inspection

The Heavy Equipment Inspection App is designed to ensure the safety of people and machines working in the field. The app provides both mechanical and visual checkpoints for inspecting heavy equipment. Utilizing the Heavy Equipment Inspection App you will keep machines in good working order and in a safe condition. Download the app from Apple here and Google here.

Construction Estimator and Bidding App

Quickly create on-site estimates for construction and repair projects. The app allows users to quantify material, labor and other costs needed to complete a construction project. It will also do all the calculations, so once all the data is entered in, the user will get the total estimated project cost. Utilize the Construction Estimator and Bidding app to win more proposals from the clients, improve customer satisfaction, save time and money. Download the app from Apple here and Google here.

Construction Change Order

This app is specifically designed to make sure all the change orders are documented and approved by customers.

-Quickly create a change order for any project

-Send change orders to approvers

-Check your order statuses from any device, all information automatically syncs across all your devices

-All change requests are stored as PDF files and accessible anytime.

Download the app from Apple here and Google here.

Job Estimator

The Job Estimator mobile app is designed to provide professional Estimates, Work Orders, and Invoices in minutes.

The Job Estimator app allows contractors, service companies, salespeople and estimators to quickly create project estimates, work orders and invoices that cover the company’s information, work description, labor hours and rates as well as all parts that are necessary. The forms will also do all the calculations, so once all the data is entered in, the user can show a customer the total estimated cost in labor, parts, and the grand total. Add your company info to appear on all the estimates, work orders, and invoices automatically.

Additionally, the app allows users to track time and expenses spent on a particular project or client.

Download the app from Apple here and Google here.

Check out more apps to help you in your construction business here. Didn’t find the app you wanted? Contact us with your requirements, and we will get back to you with the quote.

Why Enterprise Mobile App Development is About to Grow

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Small, mid-sized, and large companies are always seeking ways to improve their business workflow. Today many businesses are facing the need to speed up decision making, avoid office trips, and better control teamwork and communication. These needs can be easily addressed with an enterprise mobile app. According to Fliplet, 66% of companies are expected to increase their investments into enterprise mobile app development in the next three years. Look at the figures below (source: SPD.GROUP)

87% of CIOs and IT professionals realize that mobility will impact their business.

67% of companies realize they need their employees to access enterprise mobile apps using personal devices (BYOD model)

34% of work productivity is increased when using enterprise mobile apps.

Understanding the importance of mobile apps, many enterprises are struggling to figure out how to meet this demand with limited resources and time. The vast majority of in-house programming staff is not experienced in mobile applications and the learning curve is steep. Hiring experienced programmers presents difficult challenges due to high demand, deficient supply, and costly salaries.

THE SOLUTION

Snappii offers a flexible solution that will fit most businesses. Snappii has 10+ years of experience in mobile app development and deployment.

Using Snappii Mobile App Building Platform Enterprises can:

  • Use in-house programming staff without having to retrain them on Objective-C and Java technologies
  • Build native, high performance, and secure apps in days, not weeks or months
  • Exercise greater project control by keeping mobile app development in-house
  • Leverage company employees who understand the business

Snappii has a passionate support team that will help anyone reach their app-building goals and ideas. You can schedule a free training or request a demo to see the platform’s capacities. Contact us for either option.

Don’t want to DIY? Challenge us to build you an enterprise mobile app! Send your requirements here.

Why Mobile Solutions for Business Have Such Great Potential Today

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Mobile technology is influencing how we do almost everything in our private and work activities. It is changing how we communicate, get, process, and share information, conduct researches, learn, and more. Today there is a mobile app for almost any activity. Along with their entertainment capabilities, they are valued by many people for the capabilities they provide for business and work.

The benefits of mobile solutions for business and work

No matter the industry, digital forms, and mobile apps can significantly transform daily operations and workflow. Their main advantages are:

– convenience and agility,

– data accuracy and timeliness,

– lack of paperwork,

– acceleration and optimization of operations,

– costs saving.

Among the activities mobile solutions can improve and streamline are:

– daily reporting,

– inspections,

– work time tracking,

– workflow management,

– estimations,

– inventories,

– work order creation and assignment,

– invoicing.

Why Snappii is the top choice when it comes to mobile business solutions

Snappii is an expert in business mobile solutions. 10 years of hard work and development made Snappii a leader in the market. Today we offer both ready-made solutions and custom development. Anyone can download and instantly start using our ready-made apps covering plenty of industries and fields of activity. If you want to fulfill your specific needs and ideas, our team is ready to discuss them. “Snappii has moved mountains to bring my vision to reality. I have never heard from the Snappii team that “we can’t do that”.  Regardless of what I asked of Snappii they always tried,” says Robert Gulino, Director of Procurement in Modern Niagara Toronto Inc.

Moreover, Snappii allows anyone to create mobile-form apps themselves. Snappii Form Editor has a simple interface and the opportunity to convert already existing forms to mobile apps. Also, there is a library of 100+ pre-made form templates. You can edit them or create your own mobile forms from scratch. The Snappii team has prepared useful video tutorials to demonstrate how the Snappii Form Editor works.

If you still have not switched to mobile solutions, now is the best time to do it with Snappii. Feel free to contact us with any questions.

Snappii Delivers First-Rate App Development Solutions as Seen on Clutch

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Despite how highly technical it is, software development is not always linear. Depending on the creativity and decision-making skills of a dev team, there are many different ways to improve upon development quality and speed.

Here at Snappii, we create customized mobile app solutions to enliven and improve our clients’ development processes. Whether iOS or Android, our team of mobile tech experts have got you covered. You don’t have to wait for months! In just a few days, you can have a fully functional product that exceeds your expectations.

To show you some proof, take a look at our most recent 5-star review on Clutch from one of our ongoing partners:

Now, if you haven’t heard of Clutch, it is the leading ratings and reviews platform for IT, marketing, and business service providers. Each month, over half a million buyers and sellers of services use the Clutch platform, and the user base is growing over 50% a year. Clutch has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the 500 fastest-growing companies in the U.S. and has been listed as a top 50 startup by LinkedIn.

Additionally, Clutch’s sister site, The Manifest curates lists of the top companies in an industry and location, and Snappii is also featured on The Manifest’s list of top field operations app developers in Boston!

 

In the review above, our client, Oak Park Sportsmen’s Club, a sports and recreation club, contracted us with the development of their mobile app which they wanted to be available on Android and iOS. However, we wanted to add more features to the product, and so, a beautiful long-term partnership with them was born. We’re currently in the works to deliver an advanced and better-performing product.

“Snappii didn’t need guidance. Once we discussed what we were looking for, they understood. Then, they came back with the initial release for testing, and it was probably 95% accurate. Snappii’s sales approach was very comfortable. They treated us like a million-dollar customer.“

— Scott Baron, Advisory Board, Oak Park Sportsmen’s Club

We’re grateful to all our clients who have provided their honest feedback. Check out our Clutch profile to learn more about our previous and current engagements, including this one, and read the full review.
Find out how our mobile app development solutions can improve your business! Get in touch today!

Why Mobile Construction Apps Are Essential for Modern Construction Managers

Why Mobile Construction Apps Are Essential for Modern Construction ManagersMobile construction apps are of a high priority

According to the survey involving more than 600 employees from the construction industry reveals that 80% of the respondents regard mobile technology to be of a high priority. Between the office, construction job sites, and meetings with stakeholders, project managers are always on the go. They need an opportunity to access necessary information wherever they are. Mobile construction apps provide them with such an opportunity and even more features to be sure that the workflow is well-organized and smooth and the projects are delivered on time and budget.

A worthy replacement of paperwork with lots of additional helpful features

Modern mobile construction apps can help manage every aspect of a construction project: from estimation and work assigning to field reporting. It is a smart and compact solution to help streamline processes and improve productivity. Construction apps are a worthy replacement of paperwork that is unreliable and inconvenient while working in the field and on the go.

Timeliness and constant control

Delays and downtime in construction projects can cost millions of dollars in lost revenue and negatively affect the reputation. Although, some factors cannot be predicted such as the weather conditions, at least managers can respond on time to various occasions as well as instantly notify field specialists, edit a schedule, organize and sync the activities via construction mobile apps.

Better management of safety issues

The fatal injury rate for the construction industry is higher than the national average in this category for all industries, as reported by OSHA. Having agile construction apps makes it easier for construction managers to mitigate risk and keep construction job sites safe. The apps streamline identifying any issues and contribute to the constant control of all aspects, further strengthening regulatory compliance.

Mobile construction apps from Snappii

Snappii is a leading provider of feature-rich mobile construction apps. We are ready to offer mobile solutions for plenty of fields. Snappii’s construction apps help managers reduce reliance on paper forms and manual processes with data. Most of these apps can be customized to meet some specific needs. For example, we can add your own forms to make the app even more helpful and efficient. Visit the gallery to try the ready-made construction apps and contact us to discuss app customization.

Mobile Field Service Apps – the Solution Moving Forward

Mobile Field Service Apps - the Solution Moving ForwardThe source of much-needed agility

Field service organizations have always been early adopters of mobile technology due to its agility. Even laptop computers can’t contend with the unparalleled convenience and untethered freedom that comes with mobile solutions. Mobile technologies are developing rapidly and the field service industry is finding more and more new ways to use these changes to its advantage.

Among the main benefits field service organizations get from mobile solutions are:

– Better control over field operations

– Streamlined management

– Increased efficiency and productivity

– Increased accuracy and timeliness

– Better engagement and communication

– Proactive maintenance

– Acceleration of the entire workflow

– Customer expansion

– Cost saving

The affordability of modern mobile field service solutions

Some field service organizations still fear outdated concepts of the high cost of mobile solutions and the difficulties of their implementation. However, modern mobile business software providers never tire of refuting such thoughts and providing solutions for companies of all sizes and incomes. Snappii is one of such mobile business app developers offering powerful and affordable products for various fields of activity.

Ready-made field service apps

Thanks to the accumulated experience, constant improvement and high-class technologies, today Snappii can offer several mobile solutions for the field service industry. First of all, it should be noted the impressive gallery of ready-made field service apps. They cover such activities as inspections, time tracking, reporting, estimation, inventory, work assigning, management, and more. Field service apps provide organized, efficient and successful work with various data in the field.

App customization

The next beneficial solution is app customization. The Snappii team is ready to modify the most of ready-made field service apps to meet some specific business needs. This allows customers to keep well-established aspects of their operation and improve them. All requirements of customization can be sent here.

Custom app development

Moreover, Snappii is the leading business app development company and has been creating custom feature-rich apps from scratch for 10 years. If a company needs a personal field service app, the Snappii team is ready to discuss any needs and ideas. “Snappii has moved mountains to bring my vision to reality. With every request I put forward and some with very complicated codes and algorithms, the Snappii Team has always pulled through.  I have never heard from the Snappii team that “we can’t do that”.  Regardless of what I asked of Snappii they always tried,” says Robert Gulino, Director of Procurement Modern Niagara Toronto Inc.

Stay ahead of the curve with Snappii’s mobile field service solutions.

One More Time about the Importance of Fire Safety Measures at Enterprises

One More Time about the Importance of Fire Safety Measures at EnterprisesAccording to U.S. Fire Administration, 10-year trends for fires and fire-related injuries have decreased. However, the trends for fire-related deaths and dollar loss have increased. People still don’t take fire preventive measures seriously enough. Especially at enterprises where the risks are higher. Fires in businesses can result in substantial property damage and endanger hundreds of lives. Here are several steps that are essential while implementing the fire safety policy in the workplace.

Constant control of potential problem areas

There is a number of common hazards at any enterprise that is likely to be the source of a fire. It usually concerns machines and equipment, various electrical appliances and cords, flammable, HVAC systems, and more. All these potential problem areas should be regularly inspected and maintained to identify any malfunctions at the earliest stages.

Ensuring proper and functioning fire-fighting equipment

Every business should have functioning fire-fighting equipment such as fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, sprinklers, etc. The service life must be clearly tracked. And of course, such equipment must be constantly maintained.

Emergency plan and employee preparation

Preparation is one of the most important elements of a fire safety policy. Each enterprise must have an emergency plan. Moreover, all employees must be instructed in emergency procedures. Regular training, fire drills, and reminders are essential. Also, it is important to make sure the emergency and evacuation plans accommodate employees with disabilities.

The role of mobile solutions in fire safety policy

It is important to understand that these measures aren’t for getting leadership, managers, and all staff in trouble and providing additional load — they contribute to a safe and successful workflow. Nowadays there are solutions to streamline and simplify fire preventive measures. Fire inspection apps are a real godsend for enterprises. They allow users to keep all aspects of fire safety policy under control without a huge investment of time and effort.

Fire Inspection app – a must-have tool for any enterprise

Snappii has been providing high-quality mobile solutions to businesses for 10 years. One of the fields we cover is various inspections. Snappii offers a special ready-made app to conduct fast and professional fire inspections without paperwork. The Fire Inspection app allows users to capture required data easily and quickly using a mobile device. The pre-made mobile inspection form can be filled out in few minutes. There is an opportunity to take and attach photos. The completed inspection form can be signed and generated to the PDF or Excel report, shared and stored on the device. Watch how the Fire Inspection app works in this short video demo. The app is available in Apple App Store and Google Play. The Snappii team is ready to discuss app customization. If you have your own convenient, familiar, and well-established forms, we can convert them to their digital format and add them to the app. Send your forms and requirements here.

Why Inventory Management is Essential and the Best Mobile App for This Activity

Why Inventory Management is Essential and the Best Mobile App for This ActivityInventory management is essential regardless of industry

Some businesses, regardless of their industry, often ignore inventory control. It’s a delusion to think that inventory management is only related to the retail sector. It is an essential activity for numerous industries. The main goal of inventory management is to maintain optimal stock levels and a seamless supply chain. A lack of inventory control can result in severe losses for businesses.

The choice in favor of mobile solutions

Nowadays more and more companies switch to mobile solutions for inventory management. It is much more convenient than paperwork and speeds up the process several times. Mobile inventory management apps allow users to collect accurate data instantly right in the field. Moreover, it is the most reliable way and the obtained data is always at hand. According to a new research report by Global Market Insights, Inc., the inventory management software market size is set to exceed USD 5 billion by 2026.

Inventory Anything app: a small but smart pocket tool

Despite the wide variety in the inventory management app market, it is extremely difficult to find the optimal and affordable solution. Therefore, Snappii took into account all the basic user requirements and created a smart, user-friendly, and absolutely affordable Inventory Anything app. With the help of this app users can to:

– fill out the pre-made mobile form;

– capture photos, text, cost, etc.;

– scan bar codes;

– calculate sales, costs, and profit;

– search and edit saved inventories;

– generate the PDF reports based on completed forms;

– share the reports via all available sharing options.

The Snappii team has created a short demo video to show the Inventory Anything app in action. The app is available in both Apple App Store and Google Play.

If you have your own familiar and well-established forms and don’t want to refuse them, the Snappii team is able to convert them to the app. It’s fast and affordable. Send us your forms and requirements and get a free quote to start.

The Undeniable Benefits of Mobile Inspection Forms and Apps and the Way to Switch to Them Instantly

The Undeniable Benefits of Mobile Inspection Forms and Apps and the Way to Switch to Them InstantlyFinally, it is available for anyone

For years, paper-based inspection forms and checklists were the way for various enterprises to collect data in the field. Any alternatives to paper forms were too expensive and available just for huge corporations. However, with the rapid development of mobile technologies, today anyone has an opportunity to utilize mobile inspection forms and apps on mobile devices. Let’s take a look at what makes them far more effective than paper-based inspection forms.

The undeniable benefits of mobile inspection forms and apps

– Paper forms are not overly durable by nature. There is always the possibility of a form being damaged or lost. Mobile inspection forms exclude this. They are reliable and always at hand.

– With mobile inspection forms and apps, the data collection process can be significantly reduced down. Adding information to the pre-made fields requires just several minutes. Moreover, there is no more need to deliver forms to the office. Mobile forms can be instantly shared anytime anywhere.

– Faster inspections mean faster decision-making and turnaround. Mobile inspection forms and apps increase the efficiency and quality of the workflow.

– Mobile inspection forms and apps do not only save an enterprise’s valuable time but significantly reduce costs. Paper requires processing, maintenance, and storage. It comes at an impressive cost. Mobile solutions eliminate all these expenses.

– In the age of care for the environment and green initiatives, it has never been more important to promote environmental friendliness in the business environment. Rejection of paper and utilizing inspection mobile forms and apps help both the environment and the personal ecological footprint of each employee.

The leading provider of the best mobile solutions

Switching to mobile inspection forms and apps is easy peasy if you contact Snappii. Snappii has ten years of experience and incessant improvement of its mobile solutions. We offer smart and feature-rich inspection apps for plenty of industries and fields of activity. Moreover, the Snappii team is able to create a custom inspection app based on your existing forms and checklists. It is incredibly fast, simple and affordable. Contact us and get rid of paper in a snap.

Estimation Techniques and Updated Job Estimator App for Fast Estimations in the Field

One of the most important parts of the project

Estimation is an extremely important part of dealing with any project. Poor estimation can blow a project budget and extend timelines, frustrating clients and the team. Therefore, due attention should be paid to this process.

There are the following estimation techniques:

– Top-Down Estimation. Businesses usually use this technique early in a project. The essence of top-down estimation is in determining the project budget first and then dividing it up between different stages or tasks. This is a quite suitable estimation technique for small projects that allows project managers to let a client know whether their budget will work for the project and specific tasks. However, it is not accurate and it is mostly based on the assumption. The top-down estimation technique also doesn’t account for possible changes in the project and the budget.

– Bottom-Up Estimation. In the bottom-up estimation technique, each part is estimated individually and then summed up to determine the total cost of the project. It is the most accurate estimation due to a lot more information about the project on hand and a full understanding of the requirements. This technique is suitable when the scope and components of a project are clear. Among its disadvantages are the time-consuming and requirement of a quite huge effort and resources to get such amount of information.

– Analogous Estimation. With this technique, the budget of the new project is based on the previous one. However, it works if the previous and new projects are similar. It is a great approach when all the manager need is a rough number. Analogous estimation is fast and doesn’t require a ton of information. However, it is worth remembering about the risks and a large share of inaccuracy.

– Three Point Estimation. This technique involves taking an average of three scenarios of estimation: best case, worst case, and most likely. Managers can adjust a special formula for such an estimation process. This technique takes more time and some specific knowledge but delivers a more accurate estimate.

A solution to optimize estimations in the field

Snappii understands that accurate estimations set the stage for a thriving business. Therefore, we have created the Job Estimator app to generate professional estimates in minutes without paperwork. The app provides the pre-made mobile estimation form, automatically makes all calculations, allows users to generate and send reports, and more. You can find more detailed information about the Job Estimator app here. Moreover, there is a short video demonstrating how it works. Recently we have updated the app with some new features.

1. All the jobs, tasks, items, and equipment are now automatically saved from all the forms for future usage

2. Users can choose between hourly rate and sq ft rate

3. The time spent and items costs on a project are summed up when generating an invoice

4. Increased number of lines for the equipment table

5. Currency selection

Hurry up to download the Job Estimator app in App Store or Google Play and try these updates. Also, feel free to send us your feedback.

New Requirements of Cleaning in Hotels during the Pandemic and How to Control Their Observance

New Requirements of Cleaning in Hotels during the Pandemic and How to Control Their ObservanceThe measures to save our health

COVID-19 has posed new challenges by the hospitality industry, requiring to take new precautions to keep both guests and staff safe. Nowadays, hotels around the world actively implement new safety programs. Among the major measures are the increased frequency of cleaning public areas, restrictions on public events, constant availability of hand sanitizers, wearing face masks, regular disinfection of all premises, staff training in new protective protocols and measures, etc. All the major hotel brands have released special guidance, laying out their new cleaning protocols and brand standards.

The best way to control the cleaning process

Increased requirements for cleaning and disinfection entail the need for increased control of these processes. The best modern way to do this is to use mobile inspection apps. They eliminate time-wasting, hassle, errors, inaccuracies, and delays that accompany the use of paper forms. Mobile inspection forms contain pre-made fields that can be filled out in a couple of minutes. The completed forms are always at hand and can be instantly shared. Such inspection apps improve the quality of cleaning several times.

Cleaning Inspection Checklist app

Snappii offers an app that can be a perfect pocket tool for hotel cleaning staff. The Cleaning Inspection Checklist app provides a pre-made mobile checklist for instant inspection of any specified area. Users can add evaluations, notes, and photos about the quality of cleaning. The completed forms can be generated into PDF reports. Users can share these reports with managers. The Cleaning Inspection Checklist app is available in Apple App Store and Google Play.

Disinfection Checklist app

Speaking of the new measures to keep safety in the hospitality field, it is worth mentioning the disinfection process separately. This is an additional mandatory procedure for all hotels. You can read more about disinfection and how does it differ from cleaning here. Snappii also offers a special ready-made app for this process. The Disinfection Checklist app is based on the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Prevention guidelines and contains a comprehensive checklist with 38 checks. Moreover, there is a list of products that have been pre-approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Disinfection Checklist app can be downloaded in both Apple App Store and Google Play.

In addition to ready-made solutions, Snappii offers the opportunity to create your personal inspection app. We are able to use the existing forms and convert them to the app. Send your requirements here and we will discuss them.


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