The Art of Consolidated Data: The Real Value of A Single Source of Truth for Construction Projects

The construction industry needs 1 million additional workers to keep projects moving over the next two years. Labor and material costs are skyrocketing. Supply chains are a mess. Profit margins are laser-thin, and risk is sky-high. But even facing these pressures, many construction teams are still operating without a “single source of truth” (SSOT) for data management. This paper will examine the value in utilizing a single platform—such as Autodesk Build or other software—as a “single source of truth.” More than a marketing buzzword, a SSOT is an integral tool to elevate success in the built environment through centralized data storage, providing for enhanced communication, data analysis, and better construction project management.