How to Choose a Construction Operations Management Platform

What is construction operations management software?

Construction operations management is the process of documenting, analyzing, and controlling your operations  to help you keep your project safe, productive, and profitable. COM software simplifies this for contractors by providing full visibility into every corner of your business while streamlining processes for your team. With the right technology in place, businesses can:

• Ensure teams have the assets they need when they need it
• Track fleet locations, monitor usage, optimize routing, and cut down cycle times
• Reports risks and injuries, track safety training, and access compliance checklists digitally
• Get real-time visibility into crew hours, locations, and productivity
  
  

Take keeping a job site stocked as an example. Without COM software, contractors would need to conduct manual inventory counts and make multiple phone calls to know what’s available on site.  That eats up a ton of time and energy in their day. Construction operations management technology streamlines this process by providing managers with an accurate count of what has been assigned, requested, and purchased for a location so that there is no guesswork involved.

What to look for in a construction operations management solution

With so many features to consider, finding the right operations management tech for your team can be overwhelming.  To make it easier, consider your business goals and focus on a handful of features that align with them. Here are a few features you know you can expect from AlignOps' COM software:

1. Tool, equipment, and material management

Make sure your teams have the assets they need when they need it. With COM technology, you can digitize your inventory catalog - making the return, request, and procurement  process a breeze. This software helps you track down missing tools and get an accurate inventory count, reducing the risk of theft or misplacement while optimizing resource allocation between job sites.

Top construction operations management features for asset management

• Real-time asset tracking :Monitor equipment and tools in real-time, ensuring everything is where it needs to be. 
• Asset utilization reports :View data on how frequently equipment is used to make data-backed decisions about purchasing, renting, or reallocating resources to maximize value. 
• Wireless GPS tracking & geofencing capabilities :Accurate location tracking of assets, including alerts when equipment leaves or enters a job site. 
• Quick asset returns and requests: Simplify the process for returning and requesting inventory for field and warehouse teams to keep assets circulating efficiently between projects.

2. Paving Management

Not sure what your fleet is up to? Through cutting-edge telematics track your truck locations, monitor usage, optimize routing, and cut down cycle times for the most cost-effective use of your fleet.

Top construction operations management features for paving management

• GPS fleet tracking :Real-time location data on vehicles for  better route planning, reduced fuel costs, and more efficient dispatching of resources to job sites.
• Fuel usage monitoring: Track fuel consumption across your fleet to optimize fuel usage and spend
• Vehicle maintenance scheduling : Automate service reminders based on mileage, hours of use, or specific intervals to prevent breakdowns and extend the life of your fleet.
• Driver performance monitoring: Track driving habits such as speed, harsh braking, and idle time to  improve safety standards and reduce wear and tear on vehicles.
• Dispatching: Easily schedule, communicate & monitor the delivery of materials.

3. Job site risk management

With COM software, your team can report risks and injuries, track safety trainings, and access compliance checklists digitally so all your safety information is stored in one place. So when it comes time to submit your OSHA 300 log or you need to monitor safety compliance on the job site, gather all of the information you need with just one click.

Top construction operations management features for risk management

• Incident reporting and tracking : Allows workers to quickly report safety incidents or near misses through a digital platform, helping management track and respond to safety concerns in real-time, reducing risks.
• Safety training management: Tracks employee certifications, training programs, and compliance with safety standards, ensuring that all workers are up-to-date and reducing the likelihood of accidents.
• Digital safety inspections and checklists: Provides digital tools for performing routine safety inspections and audits on job sites, ensuring that safety procedures are followed and any issues are documented and addressed immediately.
• Safety metrics and reporting: Generates detailed reports on safety performance, including incident rates, safety inspection outcomes, and training completion, allowing companies to analyze trends and improve safety protocols.