Building digitally in Vienna – and the role smino plays in this

Vienna is working with smino, which became a reality at the beginning of 2024.
This is an important step on the road to digitalization, as Michael Stangl points out.
But he adds: “Work on the construction site is still very analog and that won’t change any time soon.” This analog nature of work therefore represents a significant hurdle for the implementation of digital solutions. Integration and collaboration Despite these challenges, the digital world offers enormous opportunities.
One of the greatest hopes lies in increasing efficiency and quality assurance through digital tools.
“The opportunities of the digital world lie in more efficient communication in projects on the one hand and higher quality assurance on the other,” explains Stangl.
Thanks to the improved reliability and speed of data communication, projects can be managed and executed more effectively.
Another key issue is the need for flexible and integrative tools.
Stangl emphasizes that many current tools do not harmonize well with each other, which leads to inefficient workflows despite digitalization.
“In many cases, attempts are being made to create suitable tools that cover the needs well. The connection to other tools would be important because work in the public sector in particular is systematic.” It is therefore crucial to find solutions that enable seamless collaboration between different systems. Construction management with smino And this is where smino comes into play.
Stangl highlights smino as a solution that was chosen by WIP to manage construction projects due to its user-friendly interface and its ability to integrate various external tools.
“The simple user interface of smino is a good representation of what we currently need. It can replace many of our other tools.” This integration and ease of use are key factors that can help increase efficiency.
The vision of complete digitalization is often at odds with reality.
Although paperless processes are ecologically and organizationally desirable, efficiency is the main priority.
“If it’s cheaper to print the slip of paper, then you print the slip of paper,” says Stangl pragmatically.
Digitalization is therefore primarily driven forward where it brings concrete efficiency gains. Recommendations for the construction industry Finally, he offers valuable advice for other companies in the construction industry that are also looking for digital solutions.
He emphasizes the importance of a thorough evaluation and selection of suitable tools: “I would advise everyone to take enough time to get a good overview.” The choice should fall on simple, user-friendly solutions that minimize complexity for users.
Digitalization in construction project management is still in its infancy, but offers immense potential for improving efficiency and quality.
The integration of flexible and user-friendly tools, such as smino, can make a decisive contribution.
Ultimately, it is important to take a pragmatic approach and focus on concrete efficiency gains.
The future of the construction industry will be digital, and those who adapt to this early on will enjoy a competitive advantage.