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Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Selecting Project Management Software For Architects

By Tiffany Gill


Running an architectural firm can be stressful. As well as your own work it is likely that you will be overseeing other people, as well as dealing with clients and contractors. In order to keep everything organised and reduce stress as much as possible it is worth finding the right project management software for architects.

A common misconception is that an architect works on their own. In reality the process is more collaborative. Furthermore a company is likely to work on a number of projects at once and so there is a lot of information that people need to share with each other and equally they need to be able to pass it on.

One option you ought to consider is a cloud based option. The advantage of this is that you use a variety of devices that everyone can access the same information. This is especially useful if you have a presentation and you are not in the office yet you need to show a client some information.

One way to ensure that this can be done is to choose a cloud based system. This means that if you are not in the office you can still access the same information as anyone else. For example you may be in a hotel and need to show something to a client. Having a cloud based system would allow you to share details with them that may be hard to access otherwise.

Equally you need to be sure that your team is confident in using the software. Scheduling training sessions will give people time to get used to the system and become more confident. If you schedule a number of them it will be easier to ensure that nobody is left behind once it is fully implemented.

You also need to check that your team has a program that works for them. Talk to them about the kind of features what they want. This then means when you compare options you get something that is suited to how they work instead of something that is supposed to benefit them in theory. Furthermore you can also save money because you are not paying money for features that you do not need to use.

Training is also vital. You can have the best program but if people do not know how to use it then you are wasting your time. Remember to schedule numerous training sessions so that everyone is on the same level and is confident enough to use the system. The vendor should also offer support in the event of anything going wrong.

It is worth checking a number of websites to find the right project management software for architects. This will allow you to gauge what features are most appropriate for your business. You should also look for feedback and consumer reviews as this will allow you to make the ideal choice to suit the needs of you, your team and your clients.




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