For better or worse, our smartphones and other devices have made multi-tasking mandatory for many of us. Whether it’s returning an e-mail in the grocery aisle or writing a proposal in the doctor’s waiting room, our ‘office’ is wherever we happen to be – and the construction industry is no different.
For example, more and more construction professionals are doing research on the go: The use of mobile devices has jumped significantly, from 21% in 2011 to 61% in 2013 for people working in the industry looking for general equipment information, according to a survey conducted by Equipment World.
This survey also revealed a noteworthy increase in the usage of mobile devices to peruse industry news and to view equipment specs. The percentage of construction pros doing both activities via their phones or tablets nearly tripled over the two year period – and it’s certain the numbers continue to climb.
Whether you are an architect, a general contractor or a roofing contractor, the use of mobile devices and apps has become more common on the job. Some of the most popular uses for apps on the jobsite including file sharing and saving PDFs, while using product or company-specific apps to keep you updated on the latest products and information.
Promoting efficiency. Over 85% of decision makers in the construction industry believe that mobile technology has a positive effect on their company’s productivity levels, according to the Sage SMB Survey for Mobile Devices. The ability to take product information and specs with you from the office to the jobsite, make mobile devices ideal for many construction situations.
App usage on the rise. Equipment World conducted the same survey for 2014 and found an 11% increase in app usage from 2013 and a 28% increase since the 2011 survey. By taking advantage of apps on your mobile devices or tablets, you gain a significant advantage on the jobsite. Now your office and all of your product information and specs are just as mobile as you are.
GenFlex offers technical app. As a roofing contractor, you don’t want to miss out on the GenFlex app geared with you in mind. GenFlex offers a technical app that allows one-touch access to product specifications, drawings, safety and product data sheets for our EPDM and TPO roofing membranes, insulations, fasteners and sealants. It also provides an up-to-date library of building codes.
Some of the other time-saving features include the ability to share documents via email or print and the ability to save the files you use the most to your device with a single tap. (The latest version now features screen rotation – so whatever your perspective, we’ve got you covered.) To download the iOS version of the GenFlex app for free, visit the iTunes App Store.
For more information on GenFlex products and programs, visit www.GenFlex.com – to request training on product-specific installation and maintenance practices, click here.