In this episode of The SubBase Show, host Eric Helitzer dives into one of the biggest productivity challenges facing contractors today: inefficient field operations. From handwritten requisitions to missing material requests, outdated manual processes continue to drag projects behind schedule and over budget. Eric explores how smart tools and digital workflows are transforming the way teams manage procurement, communication, and inventory in the field.
Listeners will learn how automation and connected systems eliminate the daily friction between field and office, creating a clear path to faster decisions, cleaner data, and higher profitability. Eric also walks through practical steps every subcontractor can take to assess workflows, choose the right technology, and train teams for adoption, setting the stage for lasting efficiency and growth.
Chapters: [Start] Why Field Efficiency Matters: How productivity challenges in the field impact every layer of a construction project, from the jobsite to the bottom line.
00:24 Breaking Down the Manual Mess: A deep dive into how handwritten requests, disconnected systems, and manual data entry create costly slowdowns and communication breakdowns.
01:41 Smarter Tools, Stronger Teams: How digital solutions and automation bring structure to field operations, from real-time requisitions to organized inventory management and supplier tracking.
02:21 Closing the Field-to-Office Gap: Discover how smart tools bridge communication between teams, centralize project data, and replace guesswork with visibility and informed decision-making.
03:30 Building a Smarter Future: Practical steps for assessing workflows, choosing the right tech, and training teams for long-term adoption.
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