Did you know that using construction control spreadsheets can delay your projects?

Yes, it's true that many civil engineers rely on them to organize schedules and budgets, but they are difficult to update, can have hidden errors, and cannot provide a clear view of construction progress in real time. 

So, what to do in these cases? How to solve this problem more easily and improve the monitoring of the construction site with it? You, who are a construction manager, will find out in this post!

Keep reading and see: 

• Challenges of managing the site with traditional construction control spreadsheets

• Why is Construct IN the best solution?

• Comparison: traditional spreadsheets vs. Construct IN

• Put an end to errors and delays in your construction management!

Challenges of managing the site with traditional construction control spreadsheets

1. Human errors

Wrong formulas, incorrectly entered data, and outdated versions of a construction control spreadsheet can cause wrong decisions, hinder progress, and generate extra costs. 

Furthermore, relying on manually entered information increases the risk of errors, which can affect the entire operation.

2. Lack of centralization

When information is scattered across several different control spreadsheets, teams struggle to access updated and correct data. 

This can cause delays in communication and decision-making, compromising project efficiency. 

In addition, collaboration between departments becomes harder, since each one might be using a different version of the same information.

3. Delays and lack of real-time updates

Tracking construction progress in real time is very important to ensure that deadlines are met.

However, with traditional control spreadsheets, this update is not always possible. This makes managers work with outdated information, which can cause construction delays.

- Read also: Construction delay: main causes and how to avoid them

4. Difficulty in generating reports in the construction control spreadsheet

Generating detailed and accurate reports is essential for managing a construction project. Now, when the process involves manual data collection and analysis, it can be time-consuming and prone to errors.

Without clear reports, it is difficult to evaluate project performance and identify areas that need improvement.

5. Low scalability 

As a company grows and begins to manage multiple construction projects simultaneously, the limitations of traditional control spreadsheets become even more evident. 

The inefficiency in managing multiple projects can result in overloading teams and losing control of deadlines and budgets.

Why is Construct IN the best solution?

Replacing the construction control spreadsheet with construction management software from Construct IN will greatly increase your productivity. Want to understand how? See the reasons for you to switch now! 

1. Data centralization

With Construct IN, all project-related information is centralized on a single platform. 

This makes it easier for all team members to access data, ensuring everyone is on the same page. 

Centralization also allows for better control over information, reducing the risk of errors and inconsistencies.

Just open the platform and you will find everything in one place: 

• 360° photos of the construction site;

• 360° videos of the projects;

• Checklists;

• Construction schedule;

• Dashboard;

• Ability to take measurements on images;

• Reports (Daily Construction Log, Photo Report, etc.);

• Punch lists and much more! 

2. Real-time update

One of the biggest advantages of Construct IN is that it offers real-time updates.

With our software, you can capture 360° images and videos directly from the construction site and add them to your floor plan. 

Capture is easy and can be done even without internet by anyone. In this case, as soon as the camera is taken to a location with 3G/4G/5G or Wi-Fi, the images will be automatically uploaded to our system.

Watch the video to understand how this capture process works: 

With this functionality, the construction manager has real-time updates on the state of the construction site without having to leave home or the office. In addition, of course, to requesting error corrections directly on the platform. 

Another advantage of our software is that you can import your project in BIM and, with a few clicks, check if what is being built matches what was planned.

- See more: BIM Dimensions: discover 3D, 4D, 5D, 6D, and 7D!

3. Process automation

Our platform eliminates several manual tasks from construction management, such as data entry and report generation (as you will see in topic 5).

One of the areas that benefits the most from this automation is Occupational Safety. 

With our INsight Safety tool, which uses Artificial Intelligence, we can automatically identify workers without helmets in 360° photos of the construction site.

When the AI detects someone without this PPE, the system automatically creates a punch list at the image location to report this non-compliance.

This not only reduces the risk of errors and accidents, but also frees up time so that teams can focus on more strategic activities.

- Read also: Artificial Intelligence in construction: importance and uses

4. Scalability

The construction control spreadsheet can work when you manage only a few projects. 

But the problem arises when you need to monitor multiple projects at the same time. That's where Construct IN comes in to help you. 

Our software has plans for those who manage 3, 5, 10 or more construction projects simultaneously.

This makes our software an ideal choice for construction companies or businesses that need to expand their stores across different regions of the country.

See some success stories of companies that bet on Construct IN:

• How LK2 eliminated travel and reduced site inspection time by up to 80%

• 4 companies using remote management in construction sites

• LD Consulting Case Study: how to have more traceability of construction information

5. Automatic reports

Our platform allows you to create customized reports in just a few clicks, which saves you time. 

Often, you just need to duplicate the model from the previous day and only change some basic information. 

These are some reports that can be made: 

• Daily Construction Log (RDO);

• Construction Photo Report;

• Non-Conformance Report;

• Checklist Report;

• Occupational Safety Report.

Comparison: traditional spreadsheets vs. Construct IN

To make you even more certain that Construct IN is the right choice for your construction project, see this comparison table: 

Put an end to errors and delays in your construction management!

Choosing the right tool to manage your projects can be the difference between success and failure for your project. 

While traditional construction control spreadsheets limit your management, Construct IN offers the smart solution you need!

Centralize all data, track site evolution without leaving your office, and eliminate waste in one place. Request a free demo!