Business: The use of drones for construction projects is increasingly being used. The use of drones is clearly very helpful in terms of tracking and field inspections with better, faster and more accurate results.
Not only that, drones that have been integrated with the ERP system can also facilitate the construction management process, both on a large and small scale. Here are five benefits of drones for the construction industry that you need to know.
Benefits of Drones for Tracking Construction Projects
- Accurate Mapping
- Minimal Risk
- Project Progress Monitored Easily
- Monitoring Productivity and Accountability in the Field
- Effective Construction Marketing
- Conclusion
Following is a Summary of the Benefits of Drones for Tracking Construction Projects.
Accurate Mapping
Usually the data collection process, manual mapping (survey) can take a long time and requires human labor. In contrast, drones can speed up this process by up to 60-70% with high-resolution photo features, video capture, and LiDar (light detection and ranging) sensors.
With a LiDar sensor that fires a laser beam and measures its reflection, topographical mapping that is difficult for humans can be effectively resolved. Data collection is also easier and available in 3D modeling and analysis.
Minimal Risk
Drones can replace the role of humans in the process of ensuring field safety. With the addition of monitoring tools, HSE managers can monitor the field in real-time and find problem areas for action more quickly.
Thus, the risk of accidents involving humans and heavy equipment during inspections in hazard-prone areas can be reduced. The minimum risk also means safer company finances.
Project Progress Monitored Easily
Mapping with the help of drones is repeated as an evaluation material and field monitoring for project managers. Drones can display a complete construction area and make it easier for managers to find areas where progress is slow.
A fast monitoring process can reduce project delays which will also have an impact on the project's financial health. Now, you don't need to worry about managing cash flow and creating project financial reports, because everything can be arranged automatically by the Accounting System.
Drones could Monitor Productivity and Accountability in the Field
The application of drones in the construction industry can also facilitate the work of managers in monitoring the productivity of their employees. In addition, managers can also monitor whether they have used heavy equipment properly.
Drone technology saves the manager time as he doesn't have to travel around the field to carry out inspections. Just look at and enlarge the image that the drone produces in the workspace, it can easily identify problems.
If you have difficulty managing and monitoring so many employees both inside and outside the field, you can use HRM software for automatic monitoring of employee performance. This way, you can investigate problems if the project is running slowly and project management will run smoothly.
Effective Construction Marketing
Photos and videos are the best options for showcasing projects. Usually, companies choose to take these photos and videos via helicopter. Unfortunately, with the high cost, taking photos and videos is not worth the quality, flexibility, time and security.
Drones can solve these obstacles effectively. Construction area marketing is selling more thanks to good quality images and videos. Taking perspectives can be more varied without taking a long time.
Stakeholders can also be pampered with project progress that they can see visually. To build good and stable relationships with stakeholders and clients, you can use the Marketing Automation System and optimize your marketing efforts.
This system will help you to ensure that your stakeholders and clients will get the latest updates regarding the project, either in the form of e-mail, WhatsApp, or mobile marketing. Apart from that, you can also get accurate and complete marketing performance reports.
Conclusion
The application of drones for construction brings many benefits, especially in terms of safety, cost and time. The data that drones collect will greatly support project effectiveness, especially when integrated with Construction Software.
Maximize the efficiency of your construction business with an ERP system for construction from HashMicro. That way, management can manage projects, finances, HR, and inventory automatically and accurately.
These benefits are just the beginning. As technology develops, it is hoped that drones can help construction companies even better.
