Tackling construction pain points: Episode 6 - labor shortage
Erin Coulter • In an industry that is experiencing a shortage of skilled and affordable labor… Every hour of every day counts. And when bringing on fresh talent, time spent getting them up to speed and ensuring everyone works to project standards can quickly lead to costly project delays.
Summary
EllisDon uses the Fieldwire construction management app to streamline inspections and deficiency tracking. By creating tasks with photos, assigning responsibility, and verifying completion in one platform, the team ensures stakeholders have real-time visibility into project progress. This centralized workflow strengthens communication and makes inspections more efficient and transparent.
Takeaways:
- Field teams log deficiencies as tasks, marking locations on drawings and attaching photos.
- Contractors update task status, while EllisDon verifies completion with photos.
- The Tasks module provides a live overview of inspection progress.
- Stakeholders—contractors, clients, and inspectors—see updates in real time, improving collaboration.
- Watch the on-demand webinar to learn how general contractors can apply Fieldwire to inspections and deficiency tracking.
With Fieldwire, you can save up to one hour per person per day. Every task, plan, photo, form, checklist and report are available in one location, accessible from any device, anywhere.
So whether you are trying to attract new young talent or get the most out of your small but experienced team, Fieldwire gives you the edge when it comes to managing, scheduling and tracking work on a daily basis.
