Construction Digital Magazine April 2021 | Page 42

PROJECT MANAGEMENT
forced to abandon the development of an app before completion .
Colin Yates , Chief Support Officer at WorkMobile , said these statistics are very concerning in the current climate , given the crucial role that mobile solutions play in a successful enterprise mobility strategy . “ Even pre-pandemic , enabling remote working was the most common pressure CIOs faced from the rest of the C-suite , according to half of those surveyed . And with so many more people now working away from the office , that pressure is greater than ever ,” he said .
While in-house app development is not feasible for the vast majority of businesses , technology is evolving and no-coding app development platforms can now offer a fantastic alternative , added Yates . “ These toolkits make it possible for construction CIOs and their teams to quickly produce mobile apps that are specifically tailored to the needs of their employees , with no coding expertise required .”
The unrelenting pace of digital transformation means CIOs can now access technology that their counterparts in 2016 could only dream of , all designed to enhance efficiencies and empowerment .
Most recently off the blocks is Trackunit Kin , billed as ‘ the largest equipment tracking network ’. All non-powered site assets are connected and tracked in a single app –
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