Procore

Procore – the most trusted partner in construction software.

Tom Karemacher – Vice President of APAC Procore Technologies.

Delivering a construction project on time, within budget and to a high quality is not easy. So often, we read about projects running well over schedule, blowing budgets or having accidents on the jobsite. This complexity has driven the construction businesses to look for efficiency gains wherever possible to reduce time, drive transparency and safety adoption as well as increase profits and value. Software technology is now seen as one of the main areas where construction companies can drive these gains. With an increasing amount of funds being allocated to infrastructure and projects, technology is now being recognised as vitally important to success in Australia’s construction industry. Yet the construction industry is the third least-digitised sector in the world and the local industry is to date, yet to be properly served by technology vendors. Construction has never been slow to adopt technology, but rather technology vendors have been slow to meet the needs of the industry, specifically in the areas of project management, quality and safety, and construction finance. Various software solutions have been used by construction companies to help meet these critical demands, but most have delivered only mixed success.

The majority of software systems have worked to improve a certain aspect of the construction jobsite without taking the whole construction vertical into consideration. But singular software solutions have inherent limitations and without the free flow of data, the back-and-forth collaboration to manage time, cost and quality, construction teams cannot deliver quality projects on time and within budget. At Procore, we have developed a software solution that manages the entire construction process and that puts real-time information at the fingertips of those who need it most. Where previously a single delay could backlog an entire project, real-time updates allow users to carefully manage the entire construction process, giving project managers and developers the opportunity to jump in as soon as an issue is identified, and solve it as quickly as possible. This access to real-time data brings agility to the sector and increasingly, project managers need to invest in the right digital solutions to streamline their reporting processes, and embrace the right tools that can ensure all information relevant to a project is accessible immediately, in one place and available to the full team.

Choosing the right construction software solution is a critically important decision. A substantial investment in terms of cost, time, and resources; the software selected will also define the daily work culture and communication environment of construction teams.

Procore has launched in Australia and New Zealand to bring a world-class construction management software to the market, with over 150,000 users already in Australia and New Zealand. Procore is investing heavily into the region to meet the large demand for a construction software system that delivers real value to the jobsite and has the customer and continued innovation at the core of the business.

Building or extending – use the right contract

Master Builders Australia has launched a new edition of the most widely used building contract in Australia in collaboration with the Australian Institute of Architects.

The Australian Building Industry Contracts, known as ABIC, provide the market with an up-to-the-minute suite of standard form contracts for a variety of building works – ranging from small extensions to large residential and commercial projects. CEO of Master Builders Australia, Denita Wawn, said: “The best thing about ABIC is that they are developed by builders and architects, designed to be simple and clear, and reduce the chances of dispute and confusion that is frequently the cause of costly delays. “The 2018 version of ABIC represents the most comprehensive update in several years, and recent improvements will provide owners, builders and architects with greater certainty when embarking on a building project.” The ABIC suite offers both base and subcontracts for a variety of works including: • Major works – medium to large commercial or residential projects involving work to be completed in stages; • Simple works – smaller to medium-size residential and commercial projects; and • Basic works – small projects or those involving a single trade. “Together with the optional plain English user guides and forms, the ABIC contracts offer an

Databuild Adv AU 190x132 PRESS copy.pdf 1 7/12/17 10:51 am effective way to ensure everyone knows where they stand, reducing the chances of expensive delay and costly project blow-outs,” Ms Wawn said.

Anyone working on a building project should make sure that their architect or builder are using the latest version of ABIC. CEO of the Australian Institute of Architects Jennifer Cunich said: “A strong and transparent relationship between architects, builders and their clients delivers the best outcome for all parties.” The 2018 ABIC are now available for purchase from the MBA website at: www.mbansw.asn.au