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The AEC Production Control Room initiative aims to transform project delivery by bringing together multiple datasets from multiple systems into a digital control centre to enable smarter insights and collaboration<\/h2>\n

With technology accelerating project delivery and data available at every step in the construction process, the built environment is transforming itself in the modern world.<\/p>\n

However, with construction information often siloed, incomparable and scattered across global projects, there is often very little real opportunity to scrutinise what it is telling us.<\/p>\n

This means we are often unable to use this abundance of sector knowledge and learnings to their fullest effect. This poses a problem right across the industry.<\/p>\n

Picture a typical construction project: there could be over 100 procured packages of work, each collecting and reporting data – feeding safety information into one system, documenting delivery times on another and recording material deliveries elsewhere.<\/p>\n

All this information is useful for a project. But it\u2019s similar data, sitting in different places.<\/p>\n

This not only results in duplicated effort but also makes it impossible for senior leaders to see the big picture, spot blockers, and make fast, impactful decisions.<\/p>\n

Transforming project delivery with a digital control centre<\/h3>\n

While solutions exist, due to the complexities of construction projects, they are evolving too slowly. To speed up progress, Mace comprehensively studied a technical solution and best practice behaviours and has transformed project delivery.<\/p>\n

The global consultancy and construction firm, along with a consortium of private sector SMEs including Evifile, Mission Room and 3D Repo, as well as academic institutions Imperial College London and UCL, secured funding from Innovate UK to explore and develop the AEC Production Control Room<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Cross-pollinating data for smarter insights<\/h3>\n

Command centres have, of course, existed in several forms over the last decade; projects across the industry would typically purchase hardware from external vendors.<\/p>\n

This simply gave the same data and information in a larger format for collaborative discussions.<\/p>\n

This trial not only developed \u201cplug and play\u201d control rooms but also the data architecture behind them. They enable key software tools to talk to each other, making it possible to \u201ccross-pollinate\u201d data from different sources for smarter insights and metrics.<\/p>\n

By its very nature, it encourages confident collaboration in the digital space by removing silos and bringing stakeholders together.<\/p>\n

And with much of the data produced able to be contextualised in 3D models<\/a>, we\u2019ve not only made great strides on best practice but are now able to replicate the method, scaling up as necessary.<\/p>\n

In many ways, it\u2019s a simple solution \u2013 except that bringing multiple datasets from multiple systems and channels together is harder than it looks.<\/p>\n

Placing real-time data directly into the hands of construction stakeholders<\/h3>\n

Using a standardised data model, automated software integrations and a centralised data cloud, the digital control centre puts live progress reports directly into the hands of subcontractors, managers and leaders, facilitating faster and better-informed decision-making at all levels.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s completely transformed how we work, providing key benefits in real-time on several Mace projects<\/a>, including skyscraper office developments and infrastructure projects. A \u201cmaster control room\u201d has also been established at Mace head office in central London.<\/p>\n

The digital control centre can lower carbon emissions<\/h3>\n

The digital control centre is revolutionary in its capability to deliver both faster and safer, with higher-quality information streams and lower carbon emissions.<\/p>\n

It truly unlocks the potential in every project for the betterment of future projects.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve learnt a huge amount along the way – from discovering the best way to set up a project from day one to how unexpected challenges like global pandemics can be managed to reduce the risks to the programme and, importantly, to people on site.<\/p>\n

By bringing together data that every project has at its fingertips, the possibilities are endless<\/a> – and for that very reason, we\u2019re still just scratching the surface of this digital data innovation.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Duncan Yarroll<\/strong><\/p>\n

Group head of digital engineering and innovation lead for digital and data<\/p>\n

Mace<\/p>\n

Tel: +44 (0) 20 3522 3000<\/p>\n

info@macegroup.com<\/a><\/p>\n

www.macegroup.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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