The challenges associated with Information Management (IM) often arise because many issues are not immediately apparent and are therefore overlooked. These problems can typically be addressed early with appropriate attention and sufficient time. However, there is not often the time or manpower required for their ongoing maintenance.
With the increasing volume of data being generated, the efficiency of information processing and analysis is critical for construction projects. Insight-AWP connects and harnesses project data and helps clients achieve competitive cost savings and reduced construction time.
Enabling information analytics enables:
The following are the most identified challenges in Information Management facing construction projects.
Information is stored in different systems, often with varying structures and formats. This complicates information integration and requires significant resources to clean and unify the information for analysis.
Information is stored in different systems, often with varying structures and formats. This complicates information integration and requires significant resources to clean and unify the information for analysis.
The absence of real-time information or the reluctance of stakeholders to maintain information accurately in the system can become a significant obstacle to effective information analytics. This, in turn, hinders the ability to make informed decisions in real time.
One of our clients encountered delays due to poor tracking of changes in project documentation. Information about changes was transferred manually between departments, leading to inconsistencies and omissions, ultimately delaying the project by several months and incurring significant financial losses.
After Insight-AWP was brought in to address these issues, we promptly assessed the current state of information management, recommended changes to the accounting processes, and implemented several information systems. Although there was initial resistance to these changes from some team members, they ultimately appreciated the simplification of their work.
Following the implementation of these systems, we were able to deliver higher-quality information analytics using modern tools. The creation of high-quality, real-time dashboards streamlined project management and enhanced decision-making. As a result, we achieved time and cost savings for the project, gained the client’s trust, and continued our involvement until the project’s completion. This example reflects a common project development pattern: teams often attempt to handle everything themselves but eventually turn to specialists for support.
In construction project management, each stage is unique and short-lived, often requiring process adjustments. Information systems are underutilized due to limited time for proper implementation, staff training, and handling non-standard scenarios. This leads to challenges in managing diverse data from multiple sources, resulting in input errors that need correction.
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