Before the rise of artificial intelligence( AI) and digitized operational processes, construction companies relied on paper-based timesheets, Excel spreadsheets, manual scheduling and physical processes to manage people and projects.

As technology has advanced, firms are looking to automate their systems to streamline various processes, including workforce management.

What are Construction Workforce Management Platforms?

Technology companies are providing software( often powered by AI) to automate tedious tasks like scheduling, time tracking and payroll, which are revolutionizing the way construction projects are managed.

Workforce management

Above: With a simple tap, construction crew workers seamlessly clock in and out on WFM applications.

Left: Cutting-edge WFM technology supports construction crews building the world ' s infrastructure.

( WFM) platforms offer several automated functionalities that streamline back-office operations to improve company-wide efficiency.

Onboarding and Training

According to Shreesha Ramdas, founder and CEO of Lumber, an all-in-one construction workforce management( WFM) platform, these tools can assist in communication during the onboarding and training phases.

“ New and seasoned workers need to know and understand what a project is all about, and how to operate the devices or heavy machinery. Companies want to ensure information is being delivered to their workers and that the workers are consuming it in a

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Before the rise of artificial intelligence( AI) and digitized operational processes, construction companies relied on paper-based timesheets, Excel spreadsheets, manual scheduling and physical processes to manage people and projects.