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A new report released today by Dodge Data & Analytics, in collaboration with construction management software provider Viewpoint, a Trimble company, reveals a sea change in the way project data is gathered and analyzed across the construction industry – change that is poised to improve key project outcomes according to construction managers, specialty trade contractors and design/build firms surveyed.

As with all things in information technology, improving a company’s use of business information starts with data, a resource of which most contractors have no lack. But quantity is not the only criteria to consider. Data is only as valuable as it is timely and accurate.

The report, released by Dodge Data & Analytics, in collaboration with construction management software provider Viewpoint, a Trimble company, reveals that the availability of data is poised to improve key project outcomes according to construction managers, specialty trade contractors and design/build firms surveyed.

Contractors report increasing ability to gather and analyze data helps improve project outcomes like budget, productivity and profitability

Living in the digital age provides access to more information and entertainment than ever before. People can explore the world or shop for rare items from the comfort of their homes; research virtually any topic with direct access to experts; socialize and collaborate with others in virtual environments to create art, share ideas or run businesses.

Although 2019 is about to hit the halfway point, opportunities and events for learning about construction technology continue at locations across the country. From software providers to associations, many organizations are gearing up for tech-focused educational programming.

The Digital Contractor Roadshow series brings construction technology insights and best practices to contractors’ own back yards. The Roadshows series will visit more than 30 metro areas across North America, bringing with them some of the industry’s leading experts in making smart technology decisions.

Nearly a decade removed from the last major recession, construction has been booming, with unparalleled growth opportunities and innovations being realized. Yet, the construction industry is still facing a significant challenge in terms of building out skilled workforces. There are simply too many projects and not enough workers, sometimes leading contractors to miss out on prime opportunities.

With the technology available today, data is the answer — if you can harness it correctly. Information overload can drown you in numbers, but if you talk to the right people, ask the right questions, and learn from your current pain points, you will set your organization up for success. See how Interstate Electrical Services became a leader in lean construction.

The spectrum of technology available to today’s contractors is wide and deep. This techno-ecosystem will change just about every operational tick and tock needed to build world-class projects—from where and how people work to what equipment they use and how they record payments.