When it comes to data, there are three major gaps in the industry: inaccurate information, difficulty in storing information, and challenges in sharing information. These gaps have led to various problems, including damage, inefficiencies, and safety concerns.

Controlling data collection and quality can streamline collaboration from design through project finalization to save time, money, and keep everyone on the jobsite safer. Yet, the facility management industry itself reports that 62 percent of facility managers are storing data in as many as four separate locations – creating information siloes, bottlenecks, and mistakes.

This presentation by Dustin Snavely of GPRS covers current issues caused by information gaps, best practices for collecting missing information, selecting a digital platform for storing information, and demonstrating the benefits of effectively managing data.

A significant number of facility managers report utility strikes due to inaccurate or missing information, highlighting the urgent need for better data management practices.

There are a couple of solutions to these challenges. First, it is important to fill the information gap by understanding what data is missing and how to collect it accurately. This involves using advanced subsurface investigation methodologies and ensuring proper training for personnel involved in data collection.

Second, facility managers need an understanding of the criteria for selecting a digital platform for storing information. Key features include integration capabilities, access control, and collaboration tools.

To help illustrate this point, viewers can learn from a case study of the University of Toledo that demonstrates how implementing such a platform resulted in improved data accuracy and a reduction in incidents and reworks.

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