In the process-driven environment of capital projects, decentralized communication—where critical data lives in spreadsheets, email threads, and siloed file systems—creates a perfect storm of confusion, inefficiency, and risk. For Owners trying to monitor and control projects across large teams and multiple stakeholders, this approach can derail even the best-laid plans.
When data is scattered across systems and inboxes, Owners face:
Inconsistent and outdated communication. Data from different sources must be coordinated to ensure that all parties are aligned. Without this, decisions are made based on incomplete or conflicting information.
Lack of version control. Spreadsheets and documents passed between teams can result in multiple versions floating around with no clear source of truth.
Uncontrolled data access. Not every stakeholder should have full access to all project data. Yet without a secure, centralized system, Owners risk unauthorized edits, deletions, or even manipulation of critical information.
These challenges only grow when the project involves large teams of stakeholders—many of whom may have never worked together before.