AT GROUND LEVEL
Technology adoption readiness and challenges
Despite this progress , some challenges remain in readiness for technology adoption . While over half of those surveyed ( 56 %) stated that they are well-positioned to embrace new solutions , many are still struggling with technology adoption ( 44 %).
Managing building information across fragmented systems and formats remains a significant barrier for over two thirds ( 70 %), as organisations often rely on tools like SharePoint or Dropbox , which are not optimised for unified data management or compliance needs .
sharing it . The survey showed that digitising existing building information including paperbased documentation ( 30 %) and managing more comprehensive regulatory requirements such as the creation of safety cases ( 30 %), presented organisations with some of their biggest challenges . Achieving seamless data management for key building information is an ongoing and complex task .
Desired technology capabilities
The survey also revealed a growing demand for software solutions that focus on accessibility and functionality . Asset owners overwhelmingly prioritised easy searchability and findability ,
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This issue is further compounded by the high volume of legacy data in various formats , such as paper , Excel and PDF , which are not metatagged to support searchability . As a result , 55 % of respondents struggle to locate this information , 27 % find it difficult to update , and another 27 % report challenges in accessing and with 75 % citing it as their top requirement . Additionally , 67 % emphasised the need for tools that make data storage and retrieval intuitive and efficient . Beyond this , features such the ability to create comprehensive audit trails of information ( 47 %), monitor realtime dashboards ( 40 %), access reports and
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