Digitalizing the construction industry: Top 3 challenges that construction companies can solve with Ninox

Learn how to digitize your processes yourself and increase efficiency

Compared to other sectors, the German construction sector is lagging behind in terms of digitization. There are various reasons for this. While most industries have digitized their processes in recent years, the construction industry has had to contend with the construction boom and overflowing order books. In addition, there are shortages of raw materials, supply bottlenecks and rising costs, as well as growing demands on the sustainability and efficiency of construction projects. Planning security prevents construction delays

According to a PwC study on the construction industry, the construction industry has already recognized the benefits of digitization: Almost 80 percent of respondents hope for better collaboration and communication, a good one in two expects shorter project phases through increased efficiency thanks to digitized, more efficient work processes and expects a reduction in costs. By digitizing construction site management, for example, they can either completely avoid delays or manage them more effectively: Companies save time, minimize errors and meet deadlines better (Source: Telekom, Construction Industry Report - only available in German).

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Other studies show that companies are already achieving great success through digitization. The benefits of digitization are obvious and yet everyday working life in the construction industry is largely characterized by analog processes and procedures. 81 percent of construction companies see the biggest challenge for using digital solutions in the technical know-how of their employees or in the shortage of skilled workers.

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Solutions for saving resources and optimising processes for construction companies

But there are solutions that can be implemented without special know-how and complex IT knowledge. Since it enables the development of tailor-made solutions for their own businesses, more and more companies are relying on low-code technologies. Even employees without a technical background are able to create new functions and even entire applications using prefabricated components and visual design elements. Small and medium-sized companies in particular benefit from this. Using drag-and-drop, they independently adapt functions and create new applications — with little to no programming knowledge. Low-code therefore has the potential to significantly accelerate digitization in the construction industry and thus enables companies to react more quickly to market trends. Companies save time and money.

They also benefit from fast and high-quality results: Low-code development is estimated to be 10 times faster and significantly less expensive than development with traditional programming. Creating an application for over 500 users, for example, takes no longer than 21 days.

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Top 3 challenges you can solve with Ninox

There are many reasons why you should digitize and automate your construction processes with the Ninox low-code platform. We have compiled the top 3 for you:  

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#1 - Many very heterogeneous processes — from preparation of offers to acceptance reports

You need a solution that adapts to your processes, not the other way around. With Ninox, you can map all your processes in one tool that adapts to your individual processes and that you can tailor to your needs. You save time because you have all the information you need at a glance with just one application.

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#2 — Clear communication and efficient processes

All project participants must be up to date at all times. Thanks to the central and data-secure storage of your data, all parties involved have access to the current planning status at any time. The simple transfer of information saves time for everyone involved. Current agreements, changes and further information are immediately available synchronously on all devices. Planning security is increasing.

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#3 — Better predictability

Digital warehouse management enables you to keep an eye on all inventory levels along the entire supply chain at any time. In addition, you keep track of suppliers, their offers and prices for material procurement.

They identify potential supply bottlenecks and delays in the supply chain at an early stage in order to counteract them in good time.