AEC firms face growing data complexity across design, construction, and operations, making strategic data management essential for efficiency and innovation. A robust framework involves centralizing data, standardizing formats, enforcing governance, and integrating platforms for seamless collaboration. Key steps include aligning data strategy with business goals, enabling interoperability across BIM, GIS, and IoT, and leveraging cloud for scalability. With clear ownership, metadata standards, and automated workflows, firms can reduce errors, accelerate project delivery, enhance decision-making, and unlock new value from their data assets.

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