Digital Transformation for SMEs: Unlocking the Benefits
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[edit] Step-by-step guide for SMEs
This Technical Information Sheet provides a step-by-step guide to help SMEs assess their digital readiness, understand the options available and deliver a successful software rollout that provides a positive Return on Investment (ROI).
Available electronically and free to CIOB members. at https://www.ciobacademy.org/product/digital-transformation-for-smes-unlocking-the-benefits/
[edit] Contents
- Introduction: How can construction SMEs benefit from software?
- Making your business more effective
- How to determine what software you need
- Selecting a software provider
- Collaboration through software
- How to implement new technology within a business
- Ensuring that you get a positive ROI
- Managing your tools
- The future: scaling up your solution
- Case study: Burmor Construction
- Case study: Kori Construction
- Checklist – tasks that software can help with
[edit] About the Author
Bluebeam, Inc. has made desktop, mobile and cloud-based solutions for paperless workflows that leverage PDF to improve project communication and streamline processes across the entire project lifecycle. Trusted by over 3 million individuals in more than 160 countries, Bluebeam’s solutions advance the way technical professionals work, manage and collaborate on projects digitally.
Dan Gerrella, Chart.PR, FCIPR (on behalf of Bluebeam) is a chartered public relations professional and technical author, writing on topics such as corporate reputation, community engagement, innovation in construction and crisis and issues management
This article appears on the CIOB Academy website as "Digital Transformation for SMEs: Unlocking the Benefits", dated November 10, 2023.
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