Construction software industry observer Don Fornes, CEO of Construction Software Advice has posted an article noting that more construction companies are embracing web-based construction project management.
Fornes bases his observation on the behavior of the construction companies that contact Construction Software Advice to inquire about construction management software:
“Recently, we’ve noticed a big change in construction firms’ views on the web-based, or Software as a Service (SaaS), model of using project management software. Among AEC companies evaluating new construction management systems, we’ve observed:
- approximately 40% are asking specifically for a web-based system
- about 50% understand the web-based model and are considering it
- approximately 10% remain committed to managing software “on premise.”
These statistics are very different from what we saw a few years ago from buyers of construction software.”
Why the change in contractors’ willingness to embrace hosted, software-as-a-service construction project management tools? Fornes notes several reasons, all having to do with the simplicity and functionality that using a hosted solution provides.
Specifically, the Construction Software Advice clients recognize that the latest generation of web-based applications offer a high level of functionality. These construction management software tools utilize the broadband connections that are now typically available at the job site. In addition, a SaaS construction project management solution can make it easier to manage data, ensure data reliability and provide data security.
Click here to view the Construction Software Advice article online.
January 3rd, 2010 at 08:28 AM People always use different software and tools to make their work flow easy and systematic. Also by use of it they can do their project work accurately. Project management software reduce their work load so people feel relax about their project work. Moreover people always want to protect their important project data so it is really helpful for them.