Software structures hectic daily practice in construction

The construction task is large and the daily practice is hectic. Then it's hard to keep track of everything that's happening, even though quality assurance agencies want to see all the data. Software can help construction companies do just that. At BouwBeurs 2025, we had STA Software update us.

Those who strolled through the BouwBeurs in early February to catch up on the topic of digitization had their fill. There were lectures, workshops, and in hall 10 various software providers stood fraternally side by side. Jeffrey Muller marketing manager of STA Software was at the fair for four of the five days. "Very busy, good atmosphere, nice event," he summarizes his experiences. Most of STA Software's customer base realizes projects in utility, residential construction, renovation, restoration, transformation and infra.

Quality Assurers

'A project in serial housing construction sometimes involves a few hundred homes and there are many parties involved,' says Muller. 'Then it is important to communicate efficiently with all the subcontractors and exchange information. Suppose the plumber still has to fix something in eighty homes following completion, you can't do that on WhatsApp or by e-mail. You have to communicate on which floors, in which homes, what is the problem, what is the solution, etc. Our software is set up so that a contractor or project manager can walk through a home with a tablet to take pictures. On that, he/she circles what needs to be done and sends that. The GPS function indicates the building number from which the report was sent, and links that to the plumber responsible on the project. Once the work is done, the plumber checks it off. So everyone is always up-to-date on the progress: what is still open, what is finished? That's very comprehensive, yet clear. The fact that many quality assurance agencies work with our software says something.

Structured processes

Many builders experienced rapid growth in recent times, or are currently growing rapidly. That has everything to do with the large construction task. Muller noticed at the BouwBeurs that many builders find this growth quite difficult. 'They are all very busy, daily practice is often hectic,' he says. 'They especially need structured processes, and that's where we try to help them. Our software is developed from practice and not from an IT perspective. That ensures that construction companies understand it quickly and can work well with it. It's logical.

AI

Muller sees that for many companies digitalization is already quite natural. 'On the other hand, I know that there are also companies that still do a lot on paper. Especially there, big steps can be taken. Everyone will have to go along; digitization is the future. The developments will continue. Personally, I expect a lot from AI. That can help analyze large amounts of data in an instant and see trends in them. For example, about delivery points. A company can learn from that, so that failure costs go down. That's a great application.

Beer bitterball

Builders are always busy so it is very nice when they take the time to come to the BouwBeurs, Muller said. 'We have spoken to many parties who already use our software. Most contact is by phone or mail, so the fair is a nice way to be able to link names to faces now. We also got to know possible new customers. In such an informal setting, while enjoying a beer and a bitterball, you really have a different contact, informal. Not comparable to a conversation on the construction site or in the office. My colleagues and I really enjoyed it. In two years we will definitely be there again.'