Colloquially, we define insanity as doing the same thing over and over while expecting different results. And while that may not be the medical definition, it’s something most of us can relate to – even in the construction industry. 

How many times have you seen a colleague doing something just because “that’s the way we’ve always done it” without thinking through better options? 

It’s not just an issue in the field. In fact, the worst offenders are often in the back office, where safety concerns are fewer and complacency kicks in. So, if your team is still relying on Planswift, OST, and other old-school software tools to run your preconstruction process, they might be insane to expect any improvement in efficiency, bid volume, or win rate.

When the choice was between it and paper plans, desktop software made sense. It was an improvement on the traditional way to do takeoffs (although some would argue the interfaces were and continue to be so clunky that paper is actually easier), and it’s great that construction companies took the leap to try new technologies.  

But the world has evolved, and the construction industry needs to adapt to changing work environments, employee needs, and record-keeping systems. While the industry has been slow to change, we’re seeing new technology adoption increase, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic, and in order to stay competitive, it’s time to make some moves. Here’s why you’d have to be out of your mind to stick with old-fashioned tools today.  

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