Construction downtime is an enormous problem for construction site managers and the companies for whom they work. While revenue loss from unplanned downtime will depend on the nature of the issue and the systems affected, even a small slowdown can cause a significant impact to your bottom line.
Typical causes of work slowdowns include:
While some of these may be unavoidable, many are within your company’s ability to overcome with proper planning and technology. For example, even machine downtime can be remedied by using software to automate the process of preventative maintenance.
One process that can not only be solved with technology but elevated to increase both the customer and employee experience is that last bullet: Miscommunication and disorganization.
Switching from a traditional landline telecommunications system to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) can bring significant cost savings, flexibility, and improved communications to small to medium-sized contractors.
Let’s explore how you can take advantage of VoIP for your construction business.
Clarify Communications During Construction with the Right VoIP Solution
Delays on projects not only cost money, but they can also damage a contractor’s reputation. VoIP systems can help deliver clear, precise communication among teams and between contractors and clients, wherever they are located to help the job run more smoothly.
Let’s examine some contractor-specific advantages offered by VoIP:
Powerful Features
Like more costly phone services, VoIP provides a number of features such as call waiting and forwarding, virtual receptionist, conference calling, voice-to-text, voice-to-email, and others. Importantly, 24/7 support is available in the event of a technical problem to help keep your team connected all day, every day.
Software Integrations for More Resources
Your VoIP system can integrate with typical business software applications to bring added value to your business. For example, time-tracking software can help contractors manage projects more efficiently, providing a drag-and-drop scheduler and real-time reporting to streamline workflows.
Construction management software run on a mobile device enabled with VoIP can assist contractors in managing work in progress and give visibility to daily tasks and other essential information.
Video Conferencing for Clarity and Marketing
Video conferencing is the perfect tool for increasing the benefits of collaboration. VoIP supports video conferencing technology to assist contractors in getting face-to-face with partners, team members, and clients to brainstorm project issues, make changes, or sort out problems.
Mobile-Ready
Your VoIP system allows for calls to be made and received from any authorized device so employees can stay in contact, even when they are on the go. Problems at the job site can be instantly managed — or avoided — to reduce errors and keep work moving forward.
Cost and Time Savings
Your VoIP system operates over your current internet connection, allowing you to cut costs associated with separate infrastructure. With virtual numbers, you can also save money by reducing long distance or international call costs. Bring-your-own-device (BYOD) operability removes the need for contractors to supply communication devices to each employee and reduces the learning curve as employees will be familiar with their own devices.
Messages are sent and received in real time using hunt groups, voicemail, instant messaging to allow quick communication and collaboration with clients, partners, and teams for time savings.
Overall, VoIP services are a cost-effective, efficient, and value-added way to keep remote team members connected with colleagues, clients, and partners to keep jobs on schedule and error-free.
Choose Blue Technologies for Leading Edge VoIP Services
The right communication system can make an enormous difference in how your construction company operates, allowing you to get more jobs done on time and with fewer errors.
At Blue Technologies, we provide a custom-tailored communications system that is based on your current needs and business goals. Our VoIP solutions with video conferencing options can bring your remote workforce together to expand your resources, reduce miscommunication about job requirements or changes, and save you money to keep your bottom line healthier.
Our team of experts will assess your current telecommunications infrastructure and put together a VoIP plan with all the features you need to keep moving the project forward — and keep your clients satisfied.
Get your jobs done on time, faster, and with fewer errors through the power of communication. Contact a Blue Technologies consultant and switch to a cost-effective VoIP communications plan today.