Why EPCs need one source of truth to complete projects on time
With so many moving parts, things rarely go according to plan in EPC projects. In fact, 75% of all large EPC projects finish at least 40% behind schedule. The cost implications are enormous.
Part of the challenge lies in the iterative nature of project execution where changes are constant, decisions depend on evolving information, and multiple stakeholders need to stay aligned. Without a single source of truth, these complexities become even harder to manage. Updates fall through the cracks, documents go missing, and teams waste valuable time double-checking. Once you’re significantly behind schedule, it becomes nearly impossible to catch up.
When engineering, procurement, and construction teams work from different data sets, even small changes can lead to big delays. Without a single source of truth, updates fall through the cracks, documents go missing, and teams waste valuable time double-checking. Once you are significantly behind schedule, it becomes nearly impossible to catch up.
Disconnected data creates real risks
Every handover in an EPC project introduces potential misalignment. Engineers finalize a drawing, but by the time it reaches the site, changes may already be underway. Procurement might be working from an outdated spec. Construction teams might flag an issue that was already resolved elsewhere, but no one told them.
When project data lives in folders, emails, and separate tools, there’s no shared context. That’s when mistakes happen.
The solution: a centralized and connected environment
The solution lies in a project environment where project data is centralized, connected, and continuously updated. Instead of managing documents, teams work with a shared model and linked information. Changes are visible to everyone, in real time.
This approach ensures that what gets designed is what gets built – with no surprises at the construction site.
Better handovers, smoother transitions
By maintaining one verified source of truth, a digital twin software like CADMATC eShare makes handovers between phases faster and more reliable. Construction teams no longer need to ask whether they have the latest drawings. Commissioning starts with accurate, complete data. Everyone works from the same version of reality with benefits across the project.
- Fewer design errors
- Faster issue resolution
- Less rework
- Better transparency
Shared data isn’t just a nice-to-have – it’s a competitive advantage.
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