Technology Delivers Building
Blocks but Also Roadblocks
From reality capture and positioning systems to tablets and common data environments
(CDE), digital technology touches nearly every corner of the modern construction project.
Understanding how, when and where to use technology is crucial. Companies that get the
equation right operate more efficiently and cost-effectively. In a best-case scenario, they're
able to achieve transformative results.
Construction technology leaders recognize that digital technology plays an integral role in
advancing their business.
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 machines unlock
significant value for construction firms.
The same Trimble-Dodge study found that:
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Dodge Data & Analytics and Trimble Construction, Connected Construction: The Owners' Perspective, Connected Construction:
The Architects' Perspective, Connected Construction: The Engineers' Perspective, Connected Construction: The General Contractors'
Perspective, Connected Construction: The Specialty Trade Contractors' Perspective, 2022.
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According to a 2022 study conducted by Trimble and Dodge Data & Analytics:
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69%-86%
of AECO organizations that currently
have a low level of digital adoption
plan to invest in digital workflows.
62%-83%
that have a high level of digital
adoption plan to continue
investing in technology.
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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65% of organizations realize efficiency gains for internal processes.
61% improve decision-making.
Among larger companies, 45% see increased efficiency for multi-company processes, and
38% report reduced changes during construction.
