{"id":7193,"date":"2020-08-25T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-25T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bxglobal.wpengine.com\/us\/5-ways-to-stay-productive-during-coronavirus\/"},"modified":"2023-02-16T03:43:47","modified_gmt":"2023-02-16T08:43:47","slug":"5-ways-productive-during-coronavirus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stg2.buildxact.com\/us\/blog\/5-ways-productive-during-coronavirus\/","title":{"rendered":"5 ways to stay productive during Coronavirus"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the surge of Coronavirus cases begins to rise once again across the U.S., one thing is sure, business is changing, and we must change. Shelter in place, masks, six-foot spacing, small gatherings, and so on. While the construction industry is considered an essential business, it hasn\u2019t been immune to change and work productivity. As a result, many construction business owners, both large and small, have a newfound resource: time.
\nAs foreign as it may be, the added time can have some positive effects. We\u2019ve developed a list of five ideas to increase productivity at work with your newfound resource:<\/p>\n

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  1. Soft <\/b>s<\/b>kills<\/b>\u00a0to improve productivity<\/b>: You have all the hard skills to do your job and do it well, whether that\u2019s estimating a job, framing a wall, laying subfloor, etc. But how are your soft skills \u2014 communication, teamwork, and persuasive writing? In an article by\u202fForbes<\/a>\u202fmagazine, soft skills like these are what they are now calling \u201cpower skills.\u201d No matter what type of business you are in, soft skills and hard skills can help you be a more effective communicator. Whether it\u2019s a regular email, social media post, text message, or videoconferencing, crafting the messaging is vital to your business success. Take the time to evaluate and re-calibrate your soft skills to match your hard skills.\"\"<\/li>\n
  2. Improve productivity with v<\/b>ideoconferencing<\/b>\u00a0at home<\/b>: Take advantage of one of the many\u202fvideo conferencing services\u202favailable. Your plans do not need to wait until you can meet your customers in person. Those days are gone. Your work productivity and jobs can continue by holding videoconference meetings. It not only saves time but can streamline your process. Homeowners are more likely to keep projects in the future if they know there are options beyond the in-person meeting.\"\"<\/li>\n
  3. Centralize<\/b>\u00a0to optimize work productivity<\/b>: If your information is scattered and is in several different programs that may not communicate effectively, even with each other, now is an excellent time to assess your business management tools. Consider a\u202fCRM (customer relationship management)<\/a>\u202fsystem to help you stay connected to customers (and\u00a0employees, if applicable), streamline your process, increase productivity at work (and at home), and improve profitability. It doesn\u2019t have to be complicated.\u202fBuildxact<\/a>\u202foffers a cloud-based construction software tool for small builders, remodelers, and contractors. You can be up and running in as little as two -hours with Buildxact\u2014 work from home (or anywhere) productivity tool for a team of one to many.<\/li>\n
  4. Organization<\/b>\u00a0is key to work productivity<\/b>:\u00a0Spend time\u202forganizing or reorganizing<\/a>\u202fyour business to be more efficient and increase work productivity at home at a manageable level. How will you incorporate remote working and in-person projects or a combination of both into your business plan? Do you have the proper work from home productivity tools \u2014 videoconferencing, software for estimating, project management, etc. \u2014for you and your employees or subcontractors? And, have you explored new sources for supply? These are just a few things you have control over to align your business for success post-COVID-19 and keep work productivity running smoothly.<\/li>\n
  5. Routine and\u00a0<\/b>s<\/b>elf-<\/b>c<\/b>are<\/b>\u00a0to stay healthy and productive<\/b>:\u00a0With more people and kids at home at the same time, your \u201cnormal\u201d routine is anything but normal.\u00a0Starting the day out right is good for your wellbeing and your productivity. Establish your new healthy routine and stick to it as much as you can by waking up at the same time, eating breakfast, enjoying the quiet time and get some exercise, even if that is a walk around the neighborhood. The pandemic has heightened our awareness of overall health, and a healthy you should be a priority now more than ever. A\u202fWashington Post\u202farticle cited that getting outside for a walk has many health-related benefits, including lower blood pressure and improved sleep.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Whether you\u2019ve worked remotely for years or not, we are all experiencing a lot more time at home with the closure of many extracurricular activities. What you do with your time can be pivotal for your work productivity.
    \nDrop us a line and let us know how you\u2019re using your time to increase work productivity at home:\u202f    info@buildxact.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    While the construction industry is considered an essential business, it hasn\u2019t been immune to change and work productivity. As a result, many construction business owners, both large and small, have a newfound resource: time.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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