iFieldSmart Technologies provides cloud-based construction project management tools that help AEC firms streamline processes. It offers tools for document storage, RFI management, submittal tracking, reporting, conferencing, file storage, task management, and photo documentation to improve collaboration and visibility across projects. By connecting project stakeholders on a single platform, iFieldSmart aims to reduce delays, lower costs, and improve efficiency compared to fragmented communication tools and processes.

1. 8 ways iFieldSmart Technologies helps AEC firms
leverage the Cloud for fast-track project management
Is your construction project getting boxed through dumb construction project management
apps? Is your existing AEC app suite blowing financial holes? The AEC sector is complex and
counts on advanced processes and tools for accelerating construction projects to achieve
efficiencies and economies of scale. Construction project management reinforced with
powerful software can assist AEC professionals to reduce rework, diminish project delays,
lower material wastage, and mitigate cost and time overruns. iFieldSmart Technologies offer
comprehensive project management capabilities to connect onsite teams with remote
stakeholders. As a single secure cloud-based platform, tools integrated into iFieldSmart
connect every aspect of your AEC project, integrate seamlessly with other apps and
coordinate people and projects.

2. The iFieldSmart Ecosystem.
Project managers and other construction stakeholders are perpetually challenged by
fragmented communication, flawed data storage tools, information loss, disjoint processes,
and a lack of accurate task management. iFieldSmart Technologies enables various teams to
achieve greater project visibility, streamline bidding, centralize data storage, improve job site
productivity and diminish silos for enhanced collaboration. Listed below are the top 8 tools
that can help you transform the way you work with cloud-based construction project
management and digital workflows.
▪ Leverage greater project visibility into project breakthroughs with secure and
cataloged 2D storage
2D drawings are dominant deliverables for any AEC team or firm. Architects, general
contractors, engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders face continuous
project setbacks as a consequence of substandard data storage platforms. Analyzing
real-world challenges, iFieldSmart Technologies has derived the ultimate solution to
store, access, and share updated drawings from a single secure interface.
Through powerful annotation tools, and greater capabilities that include drawing
markers, layer editing, file export, etc. teams can coordinate and collaborate on a
single source of truth to stay on track. Teams can leverage cloud-based technology to
store and catalog drawings based on various disciplines viz. Architectural, Structural,
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, etc. with quick search capabilities amongst
thousands of drawing sets.

3. ▪ Powerful RFI tools to create, record, and assign RFI’s
Get quick answers to costly RFIs. Diminish excuses to streamline projects and
complete them on schedule with proactive RFI management. Inefficient management
of RFI’s can lead to project delays, cost overshoots, and lower business profits.
iFieldSmart Technologies helps stakeholders achieve accurate and efficient time
management for holistic project wins. AEC professionals and firms can leverage cloud-
based RFI management to create new RFIs and turn them into actions with
collaboration, integration, updates, and distribution lists.
Assigning RFIs to various professionals or teams highlighting its cost impact can
reduce project costs by taking informed decisions. Powerful search tools make it easy
for contractors and other stakeholders to search from thousands of RFIs for various
projects. Quickly creating or identifying a status change helps deliver the right
response and manage a cataloged history of RFI’s.

4. ▪ Approve the right set of components for installation with effective submittal
management
Construction submittals are crucial deliverables that are created by contractors to
general contractors. Managing submittals like shop drawings, material samples, cut
sheets is imperative for Architects and Engineers to accurately verify building
components and their quantities in compliance with design or contract documents.
iFieldSmart Technologies understand the importance of submittals to ensure design
intent, adhere to codes, and project safety. With the right set of capabilities like
specifications, submittal package, issue date, etc. teams can create, manage, and
streamline the submittal management process.
▪ Detailed reports drive greater project tracking through real-time visualization
In-depth project reports based on levels and trades assist project managers to track
project progress. Proactive clash management helps visualize viewpoints, RFIs, and
other parameters for various trades viz. mechanical, electrical, plumbing, sprinkler,
etc. Reports based on status events like Open, Closed, and Overdue make
visualization comprehensive.
▪ Encouraging construction flexibility on the go with Cloud Conferencing
iFieldSmart Technologies integrates cloud conferencing capabilities to drive greater
collaboration amongst remote teams. Getting multiple teams on a single screen helps
multiple teams and stakeholders share project deliverables like drawings, documents,

5. and other deliverables. Users can annotate and markup plans to enable real-time
discussions and feedback for quick project execution. Creating multiple project
agendas can help teams stay on track and drive a seamless meeting experience.
Recording digital versions of meetings help stakeholders keep a copy of crucial
meeting discussions that can lead to better decision-making. Going back to recorded
discussions can clear out ambiguities and regular communication keeps construction
sites connected with back-office teams. Communicating in real-time enables greater
flexibility for remote teams through various devices and platforms.
▪ Manage users and file activities with premium Cloud storage
Storing large CAD/BIM/Point Cloud files is a challenge for design and construction
teams. iFieldSmart Technologies can help AEC stakeholders store, share, and access
crucial construction documents. With unlimited storage and high bandwidth, teams
can store project photos, 360 images, videos, and other formats. Workplace
productivity and enhanced tracking enable secure file storage with encrypted linking
and file sharing. File versioning capabilities with timestamps help store multiple
versions of files with quick restore capabilities and greater collaboration.
▪ Manage multiple construction tasks with proactive Task management
Assigning tasks with iFieldSmart Technologies is quick and easy. A simple form with
task name, due date, status, and assigning capabilities can help track project activities

6. and tasks. Tracking work progress with time sliders can help teams follow task
duration with precise descriptions for other stakeholders to follow.
▪ Improving construction photos for documentation & tracking with Lens 360
360 - Degree photo documentation has gained significant popularity amongst
construction firms to represent the entire view and navigate to various and specific
components. Reinforced with construction management software, this rich source of
visual data can be leveraged to capture and track project progress.
Scrap attachments through email.
While it seems easy to send onsite photos through email, it is an inefficient method to
transfer photos as it creates a trail of confusion and inaccurate data. Images can lack
the right context or meaning if not delivered at the right time through emails.
Capturing and sending onsite photos directly from the field to a mobile platform or
device and mapping them to drawings, reports, and documents through cloud-based
software delivers an accurate and clear reference.
With construction management software like iFieldSmart and its integrated tools,
contractors can tag and annotate photos with 2D drawings to achieve greater viewer
context. Capturing As-Built details, and identifying & resolving issues helps
contractors and other stakeholders make informed decisions. RFI’s raised on issues
can be solved quickly through greater depth of context.

7. Greater structure for file storage.
Fragmented photo storage can be misleading, and consumes a lot of space.
Automated or AI-based photo documentation software can save time and promote
greater usability. Pushing photos to a centralized storage system reinforced with
tagging can help identify locations, work type, onsite conditions, subcontractor
location, etc. Photo filtering capabilities through advanced tagging can help general
contractors and sub-contractors better search results and build imagery reports.
Tagging imagery to specific onsite locations.
Tagging photos with GPS systems can help contractors access the job site remotely.
Geo-tagging onsite photos can diminish manual work and stakeholders can get a
perspective through various map views.
Conduct hassle-free site inspections.
Site inspections can be taken to the next level with highly detailed 360 – degree photo
documentation. Up-to-date and accurate 360-degree photos can help teams draw up
schedules, track progress, resolve RFIs, diminish change orders, and mitigate disputes.
Controlling project progress can streamline site inspections to stay on budget and
schedule.

8. Achieve proof of progress.
Recording a job site in 360 – degree helps teams view multiple job sites from any
location. With photos being available instantly, teams can validate proof of progress –
whenever it is required. Performing side-by-side comparisons of photos with 3D BIM
models and drawings helps contractors identify and achieve planned progress around
a single source of truth.
Making a lasting impression with accurate As-Builts.
Contractors looking at making a high-impact impression with As-Built documentation
can leverage accurate and complete field documentation during the handover
process. Precise project close-outs can help the FM team access complete data with
dimensions, locations, specifications, descriptions, dates, etc. By the time, As-Builts
are exported, onsite photos are ready for quick access for multiple teams.
Conclusion.

9. iFieldSmart Technologies helps every stakeholder connect on a single platform. With
complete coverage from preconstruction to closeout, projects, and teams can stay away
from risks and leverage greater profits. Higher team focus and efficiency reinforced with
productivity reduce overruns, reduce administrative budget, and enable greater project
tracking. Achieve complete oversight over your project with real-time data analytics, cost
intelligence, and automation and identify the effects of issues on schedules with advanced
project management capabilities.