Technology meets construction: How digitalisation is revolutionising the industry
The construction industry is under considerable pressure. The acute shortage of skilled labour, rising material and energy costs, more complex documentation and quality assurance requirements and volatile project conditions present construction companies with major challenges on a daily basis. Companies are required to remain productive while at the same time meeting increasing regulatory and economic requirements. Without a fundamental change in working methods, it will become increasingly difficult to complete projects efficiently and economically.
Modern approaches as a solution to key challenges in the construction industry
Digitalisation offers the opportunity to tackle precisely the weak points that repeatedly lead to bottlenecks in traditional everyday construction work. It provides structure, predictability and, above all, a new quality of collaboration. Processes such as construction site communication, performance recording, project controlling and documentation can be significantly simplified with digital tools. This is precisely where the partnership between NAVAX and the Network Dimensions group of companies comes in: With the industry-specific software solution from Network Dimensions MEGABAU, they act together as sparring partners and accompany construction companies step by step on the way to leaner processes and a better overview. Günther Schwaiger, founder and Managing Director of the Network Dimensions Group, puts it in a nutshell: "Companies are faced with the concrete challenge of establishing additional processes, collecting comprehensive data and also having to bring their IT systems up to date." Digitalisation not only helps to collect data, but also to make concrete decisions based on it. And this not only saves time, but also minimises sources of error, increases quality and ensures competitiveness in the long term.
Innovative solutions bring measurable benefits for construction companies
The practical effects can be quickly identified and clearly measured in many projects: Centralised, digital documentation enables faster access to information and reduces misunderstandings between the office and construction site. Digital time recording and automated reports reduce the administrative burden. Projects are completed more quickly, construction progress is monitored more closely and legal obligations to provide evidence are met in full. Digitalisation therefore not only reduces costs, but also creates real transparency throughout the entire course of the project. This potential is particularly evident in the intelligent linking of planning and execution. The Building Information Modelling (BIM) connector from MEGABAU makes it possible to transfer 3D building models directly into the ERP system. This allows quantity and performance data to be processed automatically and consistently, making processes from planning to invoicing significantly more efficient.
Success through concentrated expertise from construction and IT
The joint solution expertise of NAVAX and the MEGABAU construction ERP solution from Network Dimensions creates clear added value for companies. With extensive experience, in-depth knowledge of the construction industry and many years of expertise, a large number of successful projects have already been implemented. By pooling know-how, companies also benefit from even greater solution expertise, enabling them to make their processes more efficient and future-orientated. Wolfgang Nagy, Industry Head at NAVAX, emphasises: "Digitalisation is not just about technology - above all, it's about rethinking processes and making them more efficient. Companies that take the step towards digitalisation today will secure long-term competitive advantages."
Software-supported developments in the construction industry continue to accelerate
Looking ahead, it is clear that IT-supported development will not only continue, but also accelerate significantly. Trends such as planning with artificial intelligence or automated material logistics are already in the starting blocks. In the future, sustainability will also only be verifiable with digital data. In addition, a cloud-first strategy is gaining ground in the construction industry - platforms on which all participants work simultaneously and from any location are becoming the new standard. According to a recent survey, 84% of Austrian construction companies are planning to significantly increase their investments in digital technologies by 2030.
How to get started with the technological transformation of the construction industry
Digitalisation does not have to start radically or expensively. A targeted start in precisely those areas that are particularly time-consuming on a day-to-day basis is often enough - be it project invoicing, the construction diary or employee registration. Today, digital solutions can be implemented on a modular basis, grow with the company and offer rapid success. It is crucial to rely on experienced partners who understand construction - not just IT.
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