Digital transformation Archives

17 June 2025

Three workers in blue high vis looking a construction RFIs on a tablet onsite

RFIs in Construction Don’t Delay Projects—The Way They’re Managed Does

RFIs are a normal part of construction, but if left unmanaged, they can turn from simple questions into delays that derail projects. That’s why the industry is shifting to digital systems that bring structure, traceability, and accountability to the process.

10 June 2025

Construction site with many data points highlighted across the project all connected to depict a Common Data Environment

Stop the Silos: How a Common Data Environment Keeps Construction Teams Connected

Construction projects generate a steady flow of documentation—drawings, RFIs, safety plans, permits, approvals. When this information is managed in isolation, critical details end up buried in inboxes, lost in version conflicts, stuck in someone’s downloads folder, or even held only in their head.

30 April 2025

Drone image of a project secured with Simpel's construction site management system

Site Access Software and IoT Hardware: One Cohesive System

How the system you choose can increase or undermine your project's safety and compliance

1 April 2025

Collage of construction images and construction software examples to promote digital construction forms

Digital Construction Forms That Refine and Enhance Paper Without Risk or Compromise

We spoke with Simpel’s Client Success Lead, Matthew Ismay, and asked him for his take on the challenges construction teams face when transitioning from paper forms to digital construction forms.

19 February 2025

Image shows dirty, damaged and discarded construction equipment

5 Signs Your Construction System is Becoming a Rusty Tool

In an industry that demands efficiency, you can’t rely on outdated tools—whether it’s worn-out equipment or inefficient construction software. This blog explores five signs that your tech is becoming more of a burden than a benefit.

11 February 2025

Two people working on with Simpel's tender module on a tablet

From Concept to Contract: Smarter Tender Management Software

Staying on top of tenders and documentation is a significant undertaking and requires planning. Tender management software eliminates these hassles by centralising all documentation and communication.

6 February 2025

Construction Safety Dashboards: Designed for Action, Not Just Oversight

A centralised dashboard provides a comprehensive view of HSE performance, offering clarity on vital metrics at a glance. Compiling all safety data in one location, provides the comfort of knowing you’re completely across a project’s safety stats.

3 February 2025

Don’t Butt Heads with Safety: Modernise with RAMS Management Software

Risk Assessment and Method Statements (RAMS) play an indispensable role in managing the hazards of high-risk work. They are vital for worker safety, compliance, and project success, and help protect contractors from potential prosecution.

29 January 2025

From Digital to Print: Enhancing Safety Compliance Reporting

Simpel has made compliance reporting even easier with the release of a custom report builder for Worker Inductions, Plant Management, RAMS and Permits. Now, you can export essential data in a digital and print-friendly PDF report, together with relevant attachments sealed in a ZIP folder.