--- title: Blog | Robert Armbrister, President/CEO of SPARK Business Works description: Robert Armbrister is the President and CEO of SPARK Business Works. SPARK builds mobile apps, dashboards, websites, and workflow tools that are just right for the way construction companies work. Robert has helped create everyday digital revolutions for more than 50 trade contractors in Michigan. SparkBusinessWorks.com/Construction --- # Blog [![](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Michigan%20Construction%20Social%20(6).png?width=596&name=Michigan%20Construction%20Social%20(6).png) ](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/leveraging-digital-tools-to-execute-projects-efficiently) ## [Leveraging Digital Tools to Execute Projects Efficiently](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/leveraging-digital-tools-to-execute-projects-efficiently) Contractors are under more pressure than ever to complete their jobs faster and under budget. So when it comes to managing your job sites, you know every minute and dollar counts.  But many construction managers are still relying on slow and manual processes like paper forms, spreadsheets, and even... [![](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Michigan%20Construction%20Social%203.png?width=365&name=Michigan%20Construction%20Social%203.png) ](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/using-construction-technology-to-win-more-work) ## [Using Construction Technology to Win More Work](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/using-construction-technology-to-win-more-work) [58% of construction leaders](https://www.fminet.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/AGCRiskStudy_2018.pdf) expect to see more change in the built industry within the next 5 years than there has been... [![How to Prepare for Adopting Digital Construction Tools](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Michigan%20Construction%20Social%20(2).png?width=365&name=Michigan%20Construction%20Social%20(2).png) ](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/how-to-prepare-for-adopting-digital-construction-tools) ## [How to Prepare for Adopting Digital Construction Tools](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/how-to-prepare-for-adopting-digital-construction-tools) Construction companies are finally embracing technology (you can see why [here](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/why-construction-is-going-through-a-digital-transformation-and-current-tech-trends)) and realizing how it can drive... [![Construction Technology Digital Transformation](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Copy%20of%20Copy%20of%20Construction%20Technology.png?width=365&name=Copy%20of%20Copy%20of%20Construction%20Technology.png) ](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/why-construction-is-going-through-a-digital-transformation-and-current-tech-trends) ## [Why Construction Is Going Through a Digital Transformation (and Current Tech Trends)](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/why-construction-is-going-through-a-digital-transformation-and-current-tech-trends) You’ve probably heard the term “digital transformation” at some point. It’s a buzzword that gets a lot of attention in... [![How COVID has Shown that Your Construction Crews are Ready to Use Tech in the Field](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Construction%20Technology%204.png?width=365&name=Construction%20Technology%204.png) ](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/how-covid-has-shown-that-your-construction-crews-are-ready-to-use-tech-in-the-field) ## [Construction Technology: How COVID has Shown that Your Construction Crews are Ready to Use Tech in the Field](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/how-covid-has-shown-that-your-construction-crews-are-ready-to-use-tech-in-the-field) Even if you’ve done your research and [calculated your ROI](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/construction-technology-the-true-roi-of-connecting-your-field-crews-to-your-office-team-with-tech), there still can be some doubt that a new tech tool will have... [![](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Construction%20Technology3.png?width=365&name=Construction%20Technology3.png) ](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/why-invest-in-a-semi-custom-solution-for-field-tech) ## [Construction Technology: Why Invest in a Semi-Custom Solution for Field Tech](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/why-invest-in-a-semi-custom-solution-for-field-tech) Digital tools are quickly changing today’s job sites and operations. [Accurate and quick data from your field crew](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/construction-technology-how-to-leverage-technology-for-time-and-field-data-collection) —... [![](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Construction%20Technology%202.png?width=365&name=Construction%20Technology%202.png) ](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/construction-technology-the-true-roi-of-connecting-your-field-crews-to-your-office-team-with-tech) ## [Construction Technology: The True ROI of Connecting Your Field Crews to Your Office Team with Tech](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/construction-technology-the-true-roi-of-connecting-your-field-crews-to-your-office-team-with-tech) While the construction industry has lagged in technology adoption, factors like labor shortages, a pandemic, and new... [![](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Copy%20of%20Construction%20Technology.png?width=365&name=Copy%20of%20Construction%20Technology.png) ](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/construction-technology-how-to-leverage-technology-for-time-and-field-data-collection) ## [Construction Technology: How to Leverage Technology for Time and Field Data Collection](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/construction-technology-how-to-leverage-technology-for-time-and-field-data-collection) Most construction firms still struggle with tracking and using field data required to operate the business. You rely on... 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