Data Integrity Through Construction Cloud Hosting
There’s a problem in the construction industry that not many people talk about. Weakened data integrity is damaging to any business, but more so when your inaccurate data is impacting a costly and labor intensive job site.
Inconsistency in data is partly due to the way the industry records information. Manual processes leave much room for error, and precious time is wasted correcting misinformation that shouldn’t have occurred in the first place.
Poor data integrity causes three major problems for the construction industry:
- Disorganization, misplaced files, and confusion. Without a centralized location for data, lines of communication get crossed.
- Inaccuracies in reporting. The workflow will come to a grinding halt if the system cannot be trusted.
- Inefficient processes. Time and money are wasted when work hours are spent double checking or correcting information. The standard error rate of 3-5% can add up quickly in a high-volume construction business. Projects can be interrupted, delayed, or derailed due to these mistakes.
How does data become compromised?
Primarily, it’s human error. Manual processes still dominate the industry, though automated construction management software has grown leaps and bounds. Drawing lists are created by hand, and document controllers are left to enter data manually, since automation functionality is limited. Additionally, information is being generated by multiple organizations and duplicated many times. Keeping one set of data is challenging, to say the least.
The Achilles heel really comes from the lack of centralized data. Without access to your data from any location, information can be recorded inaccurately. The cloud can be a one stop shop for your construction company’s IT needs, and it’s incredibly easy to get started and make the move. Keep your construction business moving. Connecting your team, files, and data securely together in one central location ensures your entire project team can share and access project information anytime, anywhere from smartphones, tablets, or PCs.
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