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Turning Make Into a Reliable System for Construction Operations

March 23, 2026 by
Jonathan Bjorkstrand

The Hidden Problem

Most construction companies don’t adopt Make because they want automation.

They adopt it because:

  • RFIs are slow
  • Approvals get stuck
  • Teams rely on manual follow-ups
  • Data is scattered across systems

Where It Breaks

When they try to implement automation:

  • Costs become unpredictable (“credit drain”)
  • Workflows become too complex
  • Errors break critical processes
  • Teams stop trusting the system

So instead of solving operational problems…

It creates new ones

What This Looks Like in Construction

This isn’t abstract it shows up directly on projects:

  • RFIs sit waiting because routing isn’t enforced
  • Change orders require manual coordination
  • Site teams don’t use the system consistently
  • Finance data lags behind project reality

And the result:

Delays, rework, and margin loss

The Solution: Automation Built for Construction Workflows

We didn’t just “fix Make”

We rebuilt it around how construction teams actually operate.

What We Changed         (Automation Layer)

1. RFI & Approval Automation

  • RFIs auto-routed to the right stakeholder
  • Escalations triggered if delayed

No more chasing responses

2. Cost & Credit Optimization

  • Reduced unnecessary operations
  • Rebuilt workflows into efficient logic

Lower automation costs as projects scale

3. Field-Friendly Experience

  • Removed need to interact with Make UI
  • Simple dashboards for site teams

Higher adoption across crews

4. Bulletproof Workflows

  • Error handling + retry systems
  • Fail-safe alerts for critical issues

No more silent failures during live projects

5. Real Time Data Sync

  • Clean integration with project + financial tools
  • No duplicate entry or lag

Accurate project visibility at all times

What It Looks Like on a Live Project

Before:

  • PMs chasing RFIs manually
  • Delayed approvals holding up work
  • Finance always behind reality
  • Automation unreliable

After:

  • RFIs move automatically
  • Approvals happen faster
  • Systems stay in sync
  • Workflows run without intervention

The Outcome

Faster project cycles

Reduced admin workload

Improved team adoption

More predictable operations

Partnership management