Issue link: https://fieldtech.trimble.com/resources/i/1234920
Accuracy: The Bedrock of Your Business You know all too well that if there are errors or issues with a project's structural components, the impacts can be devastating. In the long term, the integrity of the building could be compromised and create potentially catastrophic conditions. Even if you catch issues before they become dangerous, the delays in the project schedule and hits to the budget can be significant. As a responsible contractor, you have a number of risks to manage. And you can feel the negative impact of miscalculations and mistakes in at least three costly ways: 1. Increased Rework If you're working from a shaky understanding of construction site conditions due to inaccessible, incomplete, or inaccurate as-built details, you could make inadvertent errors. These errors will likely lead to rework, a well- known problem in the construction industry— and a potentially costly one for your company. 2. Lost Productivity Should a mistake occur, regardless of whose fault it is, you still need to find and fix the issue. Depending upon how big or widespread the error is, you could spend days or weeks resolving it. In addition to the time it takes to receive replacement materials or equipment, you'll also have to reallocate workers and rearrange the schedule to perform the rework required. Ultimately, the effects of lost productivity could mean missed project deadlines or failure to meet the full terms of your contract, both of which can impact how much and how quickly you're paid. 3. Damage to Your Reputation Because the building's structural soundness is dependent on the concrete and steel components, mistakes are particularly unforgiving. Structural failures increase the risk of accidents, injuries, or even deaths. The lasting damage to your professional reputation that results from structural issues could cost you projects and raise lingering questions about the quality of your work, your professionalism, and your ethics. Given the risks involved, it's worth exploring how you can ensure the quality and accuracy of your work as a steel or concrete contractor. But if you need even more reasons, read on to uncover the costly concerns structural professionals face during construction projects, and how you can confidently address them. 48% of rework in the U.S. is the result of inaccurate, inaccessible, and incompatible project data. 1 Project team members spend 4 hours per week on average dealing with rework-related activities. 2 A loss of reputation impacts future work. It could even mean that contractors are barred from working for some clients. 3