Technology Delivers Building
Blocks but Also Roadblocks
From reality capture and GPS to tablets and connected data environments (CDEs), digital
technology touches nearly every corner of the modern construction project. Understanding
how, when and where to use technology is crucial. Capital project and infrastructure owners
who get the equation right operate more efficiently and cost-effectively. In a best-case
scenario, they're able to achieve transformative results.
Owners recognize that digital technology plays an integral role in improving project outcomes
and lowering the costs of ownership.
The same Trimble-Dodge study found that:
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Dodge Data & Analytics and Trimble Construction, Connected Construction: The Owners' Perspective, 2022.
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But that's where things get difficult. Simply adding technology to the mix doesn't necessarily
unlock maximum value. It's all about how a business uses various tools, technologies and
solutions together—and how they synergistically create advantages.
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68% of owners realize efficiency gains for internal processes.
66% improve decision-making.
This includes areas as diverse as design review, materials/inventory management, document
management, bidding/procurement, structural analysis and calculations, and model-based
take-offs and estimates.
Make no mistake, digital workflows that connect people, data and processes unlock significant
value for better asset lifecycle management.
According to a 2022 study conducted by Trimble and Dodge Data & Analytics:
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78%
of owners who currently have a
low level of digital adoption plan
to invest in digital workflows.
62%
who have a high level of digital
adoption plan to continue
investing in technology.
47% see increased efficiency in multi-stakeholder processes.
