Concheck: Development of Construction Project Monitoring Application for Private Construction Firms in the Province of Pampanga

Abstract

As the world transitions to the digital age, the need for construction companies to adapt to different technological advancements is becoming more and more crucial. The presence and continuous developments of these technologies can help to automate repetitive tasks and streamline processes, which can increase efficiency and reduce the time it takes to complete construction projects. This can lead to cost savings for both builders and customers. This study aimed to evaluate the difficulties being encountered by workers in the construction sector and develop a project monitoring application which can be used by different private construction firms currently based in the Province of Pampanga. The data were gathered through 2-phase survey questionnaires. The findings of the first part of the study showed that the construction sector continuously encounter project monitoring-related problems such as communication, shipment and delivery of tools and equipment, and health and safety standards. These factors led to the development of ConCheck Project Monitoring application that primarily focused on the digitalization of project monitoring among construction projects. Among the features of the application are: Daily Weather Report, Delay Type, Daily Progress Report, and Accomplishment Report. The application was pilot tested to 5 private construction firms and the survey results showed that the application’s functionality enabled users to monitor their construction projects in a more efficient way. Moreover, the data gathered strongly suggests that the application would be beneficial for the companies to adopt. The findings of the study will be beneficial to construction companies in their efforts to address the need for technological advancements in the sector. Further, the results may be used by different web-developers in establishing a more user-friendly application that can help the construction sector intervene in the 21st century landscape of the workforce.