The logic behind construction project management is similar to Project Management, while daily activities are directly related to processes and Business Process Management (BPM) in organizations across various industries.
After all, just like in other fields, there are activities that must be mapped and continuously executed. If the standard is the same, why not apply BPM in the Construction Industry?
Managing the construction of a building, for example, involves activities such as planning—to define objectives, scope, budget, and schedule—team coordination, cost control, quality management, and communication.
By implementing BPM in this context, the organization will experience a direct impact, significantly enhancing management efficiency.
Advantages of Using BPM
Management is the most crucial pillar of a construction project, ensuring its progress and execution in an efficient manner. Therefore, implementing BPM at this stage will help ensure that all subsequent steps align with expectations or come as close as possible.
BPM enables the evolution of the construction industry, focusing on digital transformation to simplify daily activities and allow teams to concentrate on what truly matters.
Another advantage is related to efficiency. A study by Construction Insights revealed that construction companies that implemented BPM experienced a 20% increase in project efficiency and a 15% reduction in budget overruns.
By standardizing and ensuring consistency in activities, it becomes possible to establish clear procedures and guidelines at all stages of execution, guaranteeing that established best practices are followed.
Business Process Management (BPM) also provides greater visibility and real-time monitoring of the project’s status, making it easier to identify failures and implement corrective measures immediately. This helps prevent delays and uncontrolled budget overruns.
As a result, errors and risks can be mapped in advance and mitigated in a timely manner. For organizations where BPM is already in place, automating simple tasks further reduces errors commonly caused by manual processes.
Continuous analysis and improvement become powerful allies of BPM and Construction Project Management. Through these processes, leadership gains more confidence and data-driven insights, leading to more accurate decision-making.
By standardizing and mapping processes, conducting analyses, and promoting continuous improvement, Quality Management is directly and positively impacted. Additionally, organizational communication becomes clearer and more transparent.
Key Challenges That Can Be Addressed with Business Process Management
Meeting deadlines is undoubtedly one of the biggest challenges in Construction Project Management, as schedules can be affected by uncontrollable factors such as weather conditions.
However, rework, unidentified bottlenecks, and unmapped risks also contribute significantly to delays and can be prevented. In this case, even during the process mapping phase, activities undergo analysis and optimization.
Since processes are constantly evolving, applying the PDCA Cycle (Plan, Do, Check, Act) ensures continuous improvement.
Communication issues are daily challenges and are not exclusive to the construction industry. Given the large number of professionals involved in a single project, working in different areas simultaneously, misaligned communication can impact schedules, costs, decision-making, and overall project efficiency.
With BPM, processes become aligned, and communication is standardized for all stakeholders, reducing rework and interpersonal conflicts.
Lack of planning and quality are also among the main challenges in the sector. Proper planning, which must precede execution, should include clear objectives and both short- and long-term goals to effectively identify and map potential nonconformities.
Organizational Culture as a Catalyst for Change
We know that change is not always easy, especially in a project that involves a large number of people across various areas. However, it is crucial to prepare employees and the environment for a new era of innovation and digital transformation.
BPM can represent a significant change, and often, it is perceived negatively by the employees involved. This resistance can make the transformation process more challenging, and initially, it may seem less effective than promised.
However, it is essential to trust the process and invest in collective transformation. Read the article “The Power of Organizational Culture” available on our blog to learn more about how to strengthen it within your organization.
How to Operationalize BPM
Operationalizing BPM in any field becomes more practical with the adoption of a BPMS (Business Process Management System), such as the SA Process Manager module from Interact Suite SA. This module integrates EPM, BPI, BPMS, BPMN, and RPA into a single platform.
By adopting this software, processes are simplified and communication is streamlined, as everyone will have access to the platform for tracking, results, and more.
The SA Process Manager enables all of this and much more, including the optimization and automation of process execution and business outcomes.
If you encounter initial difficulties with the methodology used, you can rely on the artificial intelligence available in the module. Through the virtual assistant chat, you can evaluate existing processes, identify steps that can be eliminated, receive suggestions and opportunities for improvement, and even generate a complete model based on a title and description.
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