JUNE 2024CONSTRUCTIONTECHREVIEW.COM8IN MYOPINIONBy Julia Salgueiro, Dir. Of Operations Technology, Preston Companies, Milpitas, CATECHNOLOGY ADOPTION IN A POTENTIALLY CHANGE-ADVERSE INDUSTRYSo, construction manag-er, you want to make changes? You feel like, "there must be a program that makes the[fill in the blank]process work better for me, my team, my department, and the company?" Great news! Many technology solutions are available in the market to improve your effectiveness and efficiency, from the laborer in the field to the CEO in the Ivory Tower. However, one cannot simply find a technology solution and implement it. Some challenges befall even the most competent and confident construction manager who dares to tackle tool implementation and disrupt the delicate cycle of construction operations management where "we have been doing it this way for years."Not only is your challenge to take on a change-averse culture but to standardize the core philosophy of executing construction management,all while encouraging and holding up the strong, successful individuals who have led the company to their already thriving position in the industry. So be prepared for the emotional journey that you are about to begin. It is not enoughto be the one to see the big picture of how and why implementing a change to the process would benefit all. You will need other stakeholders to champion the effort. 1Based on your research, narrow your choice and schedule a second demo with a group of select employees from your company who (1) have a stake in the workflow and (2) share Julia Salgueiro
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