The Power And Importance Of Metadata On An AEC Project

ProjectReady Podcast

With The Right Metadata, All Things Are Possible

What is metadata and it’s role in managing project information effectively? How can metadata reduce rework and litigation on projects? Join Joe Giegerich, CEO and founder of ProjectReady, and Shaili Modi-Oza, head of product development, as they discuss the importance of using metadata on a project. Metadata helps users categorize and classify project information. It can be used to manage project-level data as well as individual documents,. Proper metadata usage is essential for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry and project owners.

This conversation highlights the challenges of working with multiple systems and data silos in the AEC industry. The duo goes on to emphasize the need for a scalable taxonomy and consistent metadata as a means to connect and manage project information.

What You’ll Learn About Metadata On This Episode:

• The benefits of metadata, such as improved searchability, consistent classification, and reporting.
• How implementing a coherent metadata structure enables better project information management, reduces risk, and increases efficiency.
• What you’ll gain with a holistic view of projects across different systems and organizations.

About ProjectReady

From bid to closeout, ProjectReady's modern collaborative project information management solution facilitates connection, communication, and collaboration across AEC team members, project owners, and systems in play on a project. ProjectReady's integrated data environment (IDE) facilitates governed connections between people, systems, and organizations - improving trust, reducting errors, and improving profitability.