Why use a Common Data Environment?

A Common Data Environment (CDE) allows architecture, engineering, and construction teams (AEC) to get centralized access to all data related to one construction project.

Discover 4 advantages of a common data environment

#1 Construction data access simplification

• Access to the CDE with a simple internet connection
• Compatible with different devices:
  • PC
  • Smartphone
  • Tablet
  • Field hardware

#2 Information centralization

• Interactive environment of shared information for AEC
• Project Lifecycle monitoring

#3 Information standardization

• Information sharing with a common language
  • Information status update (according to ISO norms)
• Guaranteed quality of the shared information
  • Data extraction, quantities, contractual documents, trade monitoring

#4 Analysis and post-project follow-up

• Version history
• Data analysis
  • Productivity improvement
• Global view of the project in its whole
  • Anticipation of futures renovations

The success of a construction project depends heavily on how much information the design teams have and how well the initial plan is executed. Working in a common data environment means that everyone has access to consolidated, centralized, and updated information in real time for smooth and efficient collaboration.

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