Innovation is not exactly the construction industry’s M.O. – for centuries, the only major changes to the sector were minor equipment upgrades and the occasional architectural trend.
The advent of BIM and 3D modeling programs has greatly increased building efficiencies and reduced project timelines by pushing plans into the digital realm – but an insurmountable disconnect still stands between the office and the field.
The introduction of powerful tablet computers, however, may help bridge the divide. Big, beautiful screens and powerful processors are opening up unprecedented possibilities for crews in the field to view, manipulate and manage plans in the field, take precise measurements, keep track of job hours, and much more.
