The architecture, engineering and environmental consultancy (AEC) industry generates massive amounts of project data — design files, models, contracts, field reports and beyond — but most of it is scattered, siloed and difficult to use. This polluted data estate is a major reason why the AEC sector remains one of the least digitized industries.
BST Global President & Chief Technology Officer Carlos A. Baldor Jr. discusses how firms can tackle this data crisis in “A Polluted Data Estate: How to Fix AEC’s Hidden Productivity Killer,” published in GHD’s Nexus Magazine.
The article touches on six key points:
- The root issue is how data is created, not just stored
- Data democratization needs governance
- Describing data as “the new oil” is an oversimplification
- Breaking down barriers requires external pressure
- Productivity suffers due to change resistance
- AI can help, but only if the data foundation is solid
Drawing on diverse thinking from thought leaders, innovators and groundbreakers, Nexus Magazine prioritizes deep analysis with on-the-ground experience, sharing best practices and strategic insights that enable executives, policy makers and infrastructure stakeholders to make informed decisions for sustainable business growth and societal impact.
Read the full article here, on page 20 of GHD’s Nexus Magazine, edition 2.
