
- Provide accurate and timely information.
- Improving the design process.
- Improve communication between different construction sites
- Provide simple method of viewing and sharing documentation
- Mobility
- Timely email correspondence
- Improving workflow
- Improving communications between on the ground workers and management.
- Searchable files
- Immediate emergency action if accident occurs

“Building Information Models (BIM) in today’s construction industry is playing a large role in pre-construction stages for designing and clash detection purposes. It is also being used on high profile projects to show workers what phase of construction they are currently in and how their work should look once they have finished for each step of the way.”Finding the Balance While we have described some of the positive benefits of implementing tablets and smartphones on construction sites, there still needs to be regulations in place to ensure the safety of workers and that they remain focused on the task at hand. Workers are responsible for their actions. A worker using a smartphone onsite for personal use can be dangerous to themselves and their fellow workers. However, it is also the responsibility of the employer to ensure that strict rules are implemented regarding mobile phone policy on construction site, so that there is no confusion and everyone is aware of what is expected from them. Posted signs can deliver reminders to stay off phones for personal and improper use. Software and apps have been developed to “lockout” personal usage on company phones and prevent certain actions such as surfing Facebook or other social media sites. Cell phones and tablets should never be used while driving or operating machinery. Technology will dominate according to a study by the Pew Research Center, 77% of Americans are now smartphone owners, which is a massive increase from the first survey Pew conducted on this subject in 2011 when the number stood at 35%. Cell phones and tablets are here to stay and their usage can have many positive benefits on health and construction on construction sites when used properly. They are small, lightweight, and manageable as well as being able to connect to Wi-Fi or have their own internet access depending on the location of the user. They can also include many beneficial features when onboarding workers before they step foot on site.
