What do power tools, heavy equipment, cell phones, and computers have in common? If you guessed tools that a home builder uses every day you’d be correct. If you guessed construction technology that was not around a hundred years ago you’d also be correct.
Without power tools, workers would be spending countless hours a day sawing boards, drilling by hand, and hammering nails. Without heavy equipment, laborers would be digging holes with shovels. Can you imagine communicating with your contractors without cell phones or managing your projects and billing without computers?
Advancements in construction technology have been able to make work faster, safer, and more profitable for companies. They have also been able to make homes and buildings stronger, more environmentally-friendly, and more complex. When many of these advancements were first introduced to the market, people were skeptical or thought they would be better off to continue to do things the way they always had. Now, all of these technologies are not only a part of everyday life, but tools we can't imagine work without. The same will be one day for many of today's new technologies like drones, robots, and autonomous equipment.
The Tool You Didn’t Know You Needed
Many home builders and land developers rely on traditional methods such as aerial topographic surveys for land acquisition surveys or for progress management. Some home builders and land developers are unaware better methods exist while others are apprehensive to change. Where excavators have replaced shovels in being able to dig deeper, faster, safer, cheaper, TraceAir will replace aerial topos in being able to scan faster, cheaper, more accurate, and provide users with data they can actually use. For many of our users, TraceAir is a tool they didn’t know they needed, they wish they had years ago, and now a tool they can’t imagine life without.
What is TraceAir?
TraceAir has completely changed the way sitework is managed. We conduct aerial scans using drones and then input the scans into our easy to use, cloud-based platform. From there, users can plan, measure, and maintain their projects backed by current and accurate data. By conducting regular scans, we are able to provide the entire project team with an accurate view of the most recent site condition.
In addition to a visual representation of the site, the data you receive from TraceAir provides your team with quantifiable data related to overall site balance, slopes, cut/fill in specific areas, and the amount of dirt moved daily. This data can be shared with whomever you’d like. We allow our users to invite as many people as they’d to have access to their project data. Such transparency facilitates trust and confidence in the data, decisions, and team members. Not only does this lessen the likelihood of costly mistakes but also creates room for open communication. Using TraceAir, users are able to access their projects from any location, saving hours on the road. TraceAir's easy-to-use, cloud-based software allows teams to communicate progress, resolve issues effectively, and keep projects on schedule.
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When To Make A Change
In today’s markets within the construction industry, looking for new ways to grow and improve is a must. When it comes to implementing technologies that will help make your processes better and faster the time to get started is as soon as possible. However, this can be quite overwhelming. New technologies are popping up everyday. How can you know which ones will truly be the best for your business? Even when you find technologies or software that sparks your interest there is a lot to consider; comparing to similar offerings, analyzing costs, getting buy-in from your team, training your staff, updating your processes, the list goes on and on. Here are our tips for choosing the right technology for you:
• Understand what the technology does and how you will benefit
• Research other companies using the technology and how they are liking
• Understand what it will take to implement the technology and how much training you and your team will need
• Read the fine print — understand if additional fees will be charged for extra users, extra features, etc.
A Proven Solution
If you're considering a tool to help improve your project management, track progress, stay on schedule, and achieve site balance you’re in the right place. Already used and loved by many of the top home builders and land developers, TraceAir has proven to be effective, easy to use, and easy to implement. TraceAir is a turnkey solution, no downloads or lengthy set up processes. Don’t just take our word for it, learn why top home builders and land developers are choosing TraceAir. The best way to learn about TraceAir and get all of your questions answered is to schedule a demo. Don’t delay, get started today!