How does The Build Chain assist Directors and Owners?
Description:
Construction Directors are responsible for the development of the business through developing and implementing a profitable business strategy whereby they develop opportunities with new and existing clients. Their job is pivotal in shaping and strategically leading the company's construction projects and teams alongside ensuring they are all delivered safely on time and in budget.
Problems Faced:
Providing holistic management of the procurement process and provide direction to long term development.
Overseeing the logistical requirements of a construction project and monitoring the achievement of project deliverables in line with programme, schedule and budget.
Developing working relationships with chosen suppliers, sub-contractors and plant hire companies ensuring the required costs, quality and time requirements are met.
Identifying and strategically managing risks and opportunities with a mind on the company's reputation.
Managing the personnel requirements of the Construction Department, including recruitment, induction, performance appraisals, training & development.
How we Solve those Problems/Our Solution:
Reports highlight where budget is being spent, where savings can be made and where a director is best to focus their resources. Procurement archives allow for systematic analysis of procurement processes for sustained improvement and development.
With our streamlined and efficient process reducing the number of touch points involved and our all-in-one place dashboard we streamline the job of the director. They can then better utilise their time to supervise construction projects with easy access to monitor logistics. Directors can use greater market information supplied to negotiate for potentially upfront discounts as opposed to a rebate agreement to alleviate cash-flow issues.
The Build Chain dashboard provides instant comprehensive access to an extensive supply chain allowing Directors to make the most out of existing relationships as well as benefit from newly established ones. Greater market access forces suppliers to consider the value they offer including quality of service and reliability.
Sourcing from local suppliers can offer more agility and flexibility to minimise risks; access to local suppliers also presents the opportunity for Directors to expand into new locations without the concern of sourcing materials. Expanding and growing into new areas can provide a positive stimulus to a company's reputation.
Using quantitative data Directors can set and monitor KPI's and use procurement archives and reports to produce reliable and data-focused employee appraisals. This evaluation of team and individual performance can highlight where specific training is needed and can help shape recruitment strategies.
