Builder's 2022 Top 100 homebuilder list has been released. Congratulations to all of the homebuilders that made the list. TraceAir is proud to work with so many builders on this list including almost all of the top 10!
When it comes to choosing a site work management platform, there are several options. It can be difficult to decide which platform is the best fit for your company or your project. Whether you are new to site work platforms and ready to see what the hype is all about or you are already using a platform and considering a switch, we’re here to show you why the top homebuilders choose TraceAir.
A Turnkey Solution
Designed for developers and homebuilders, TraceAir is the best way to streamline workflows and save time. The data and tools provided by TraceAir save hours, even weeks, on some key tasks. In addition, TraceAir users are seeing major savings, improved processes, better communication, and fewer disputes. Unlike other site work management platforms that require long and complicated startups, TraceAir is completely turnkey. Here’s how it works:
We work with licensed drone pilots that will come out to your project site to conduct 3D site scans using drones. Then our team processes the data overnight so you can view your project in our platform the next morning. If you are already using drones on your project, that’s great! We can provide overnight data processing and our platform so you can access your drone data much faster than before. Most of our clients use our flight services, saving their teams countless hours and dollars.
A few key ways developers and homebuilders are using TraceAir:
Virtual Site Inspections - Using TraceAir to regularly map project sites provides consistent and clear imagery for site inspections. Getting started with TraceAir during the site development phase enables homebuilding construction teams to perform visual site inspections of excavation and grading remotely without being physically present. This saves substantial amounts of time and can eliminate long drives between project sites, resulting in reduced travel costs for owners and contractors alike.
Progress Tracking/Accurate Billing - Monitoring progress is essential to staying on schedule, course correcting when necessary, and ensuring more accurate billing. Using TraceAir to conduct frequent scans allows project stakeholders to get real-time updates on how the job is progressing - measuring the amount of dirt moved, utilities put in place, roadways paved, etc. Additionally, this benefits contractors, because accurate billing reduces disputes and results in faster payment.
Tracking Dirt Balance - Inaccurate site balance calculations can have major cost implications due to import/export costs for dirt. TraceAir's site intelligence software enables teams to stay on top of their site balancing by conducting regular scans and using our stockpiles tool to create ad-hoc planes from the existing grade in order to measure the volume of a pile (or pit) above the existing surface.
Communicating with Stakeholders - TraceAir allows agencies and other project stakeholders the ability to visualize the project remotely, saving time-consuming trips to the project site. Contractors and agencies can collaborate in the platform to discuss challenges with a maneuverable visual aid, which makes communication between stakeholders much more productive during meetings.
Problem Solving/Decision Making - The data provided by TraceAir is extremely valuable when it comes to problem-solving and decision-making. Rather than making decisions using your best guess, TraceAir allows you and your team to make decisions using real data.
By flying the project every week, we are able to see the project progress and look at our quantities, and activities, predict our schedule, focus on areas that need attention, and share exhibits with executives."
— Kevin Bunn, Director of Offsites Construction, Shea Homes
Accessible 3D for the Whole Team
Customers who have switched to TraceAir from other platforms rave about how easy our software is to use compared to competitors. After all, what good is all this data if it’s in a platform that is difficult to use? TraceAir was specifically designed to be easy and intuitive for the entire project team: owners, contractors, engineers, consultants, and public agencies. Even the least tech-savvy users find TraceAir to be intuitive and easy to use.
All the people I work with on my jobs, whether they're moving dirt or creating spreadsheets, absolutely love it. TraceAir's site management and analytics platform elevates the communication and collaboration with everyone involved in the project, from investors and owners to contractors and engineers. The more communication you have on a project, the smoother the project will go.”
— PJ Stambaugh, Land Development Manager, Toll Brothers
When we started to use TraceAir and realized how user-friendly and accurate it was, we relied on it a lot more and benefited from it significantly. Unlike other software in the industry, TraceAir puts data analytics in the hands of field managers. So, now we do many tasks that previously were done at the office, including measurements.”
— Mike Jensen, Foreman at Independent Construction
Customer Support
At TraceAir, helping our customers improve their processes is our passion. We want to know about your pain points. We want to come out to your job sites and see your projects come to life.
Getting up and running with TraceAir is easy. Our customer support team will schedule a one-hour kick-off to onboard new users. If more training is desired, our team is available for more sessions at no extra charge.
Cost
We understand that most decisions come down to cost and ROI. Our pricing is based on the size of projects and how often we scan the site. This can be as often as you’d like, but most of our clients opt for weekly scans. No project is too big or too small to benefit from TraceAir. Unlike many other softwares that charge per license, TraceAir provides unlimited licenses so that everyone involved with the project can have access to data and be on the same page.
TraceAir users are seeing major returns on their investment with TraceAir. Several users have seen hundreds of thousands of dollars in returns by using TraceAir to improve their processes, avoid disputes, cut back on travel expenses, and stay on schedule. Check out a few of our customer success stories:
- Customer Story: Arroyo Capital Reduces Costs with Virtual Site Inspections
- How Our Customer Saved $54,000 on a Single Change Order
- Customer Story: Toll Brothers Portland Makes Cost-Saving Decisions with TraceAir
- Customer Story: Independent Construction Improves Margins with TraceAir
Check out our ROI calculator to see how much you could save.
What are you waiting for?
Ready to join the top homebuilders and start using TraceAir? Request a demo to see how TraceAir can benefit your projects.