b'T&R UpdateJ Project Management SystemsRandy Adams, T&R Chairob sites today are much different than theyto building the roof system.Facilitating were a generation ago. Managing projecta productive discussion with the various schedules, safety, and the flow of informationstakeholders on a job site is a worthwhile goal. is critical as we build successful, sustainable,Protective cases for tablets effectively provide and collaborative relationships within thefor safe, weatherproof usage for the field construction community. There are manyworkers.project management software systems availableTimekeepingfor specialty trade contractors, helping us leadThere are many software programs that may and manage our field teams towards quality andbe used to capture the field crews time. These productive installations.systems effectively remove questions, or bad Lets consider three operational areas Safety memories (didnt I work last Tuesday?), from impacting our crews each day. members of the team, permitting discussions to occur around the important issues of building Exposure to risk is something contractorsthe roofing system. These systems integrate deal with every day. And every day, complacencywith accounting software, permitting efficient may creep in to attitudes, and mitigatingprocessing of the payroll function.injuries may become challenging. UtilizingAfter all this information is accumulated and technology is a way to build a culture of safetydistributed, we then need to file it away in a file in to our employees minds. Starting each daycabinet. Database systems permit large amounts with a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), discussingof storage, nearly instant retrieval, and may the specific job needs for that day, and thenbe accessed from anywhere. Databases permit utilizing a tablet for employees to sign off onleadership to manage the business efficiently, the JHA provides benefits for the crew and theand in some cases will provide our customers leadership team. The use of software to reviewwith the ability to view project information in hazardous job conditions rallies the teamreal time. around a beneficial goal, and minimizes the useBuilding a world class organization, of paper.The JHA can be uploaded from thefacilitating communication, enhancing the office by the appropriate team member for useflow of job related information to the field in the field. Secondly, it captures every creware important tools technology permits us to members signature, aiding accountability andaccomplish, and sets us apart in an increasingly understanding. And then, it becomes a part ofcommoditized industry. the job record. R. Adams Roofing Co., Inc.Randy AdamsSite Specific Safety Plans and SDS Sheets mayrandy_a@radamsroofing.comalso be contained within the tablet, providing easy access and retrieval as the crew needs the information. Tablets are also a quick and easy way to store Specifications and Drawings and retrieve plans, details, and specifications. The field crew will easily be able to review submittals pertinent to the criteria necessary 12 www.mrca.orgMidwest Roofer'