Digital Construction: Bridging Gaps In The AEC Project Lifecycle

By Mike Oster

Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) project management is an art. No one project is the same, yet all require careful planning, budgeting, and monitoring. Despite all good intentions and efforts, project outcomes rarely mirror the expectations set at the beginning.

Why outcomes are frequently off the mark is a clear sign that the methods used to account for project variables aren’t as effective as they need to be. It can start at the beginning with estimates, but can be evident throughout the project lifecycle.

Hitachi Solutions’ Engage for Construction connects all aspects of AEC project management from estimates and sales to forecasting and execution. Because it fully integrates with your back-end ERP system, the flow of data is seamless and accurate between stakeholders, closing many of the gaps that often result in poor project outcomes.

Let’s look at five common gaps that can contribute to poor project outcomes, and how an integrated digital solution can help close them, getting you on the road to a better profit margin every time.