As your morning routine becomes less about grabbing that cup of coffee from your favorite java spot on the way to the site, you may still be tasked with delivering on business as usual. There are still quantities to count, bids to complete, pre-bid conferences to attend and start dates to evaluate for projects already in the pipeline.
Ready for some good news? Cloud-based technology and tools can help all people in construction when it comes to making remote work a lot more seamless. You are already using many cloud tools to collaborate and communicate between the field and the office. Just look down at that smartphone or tablet you’re holding in your hand. Odds are you’re probably already using cloud-based web apps—from email to file-sharing platforms to chat and team meeting apps. These include everything from Gmail to iCloud and from Slack to Teams. If you’ve ever connected to your work email at Starbucks, you’ve already experienced the power of using your data in the cloud.