Connecting construction
the importance of a common data environment
Nowadays, team members are often dispersed and do not work in a common location. It is imperative that they have a way to collaborate in a common data environment – to know that they are working on the correct files.
WHY A COMMON DATA ENVIRONMENT IS SO IMPORTANT
- In the office, teams need to manage permissions to keep their confidential information private.
- Incoming bid opportunities need to be managed, distributed and tracked to be sure deadlines are met.
- Creating estimates from quantity takeoffs needs to be accurate to create the best bids and win
profitable jobs. - The MEP, steel and concrete details of the systems within a building need to be designed correctly so the entire project can actually be constructed.
- Field teams need access to up-to-date drawings and documents where they work, whether that’s in the office or in the field.
- Subcontractors need to be able to manage issues created by the general contractor (GC), including tracking the fix and notifying the GC of resolution.
- During the project, costs need to be tracked and managed against the bid budget for labor and
materials. - Contractors need to track and prove the work they have completed on a job.
- All teams on the project need to plan safety measures, execute them and track inspections.