Electronic Construction Closeout

The closeout process is a vital component of every construction project. But gathering the appropriate documentation, and delivering it to the project owner in an organized manner, can be a labor-intensive task. Although the type of information needed for closeout may vary, one thing remains the same: the sooner you deliver the necessary documentation, the faster you can collect final payment.

Data Builder’s Electronic Construction Closeout (ECC) solution is a powerful project closeout solution that expedites the delivery of final project documentation. Using a combination of application software and professional services, ECC delivers a custom document archive that gives you a competitive edge.

ECC is a point-in-time capture tool that flags closeout documentation in online archives; provides scanning and indexing services for paper documents; and supports other ad hoc requirements to create an easy-to-use online or media-based archiving solution with superior search and retrieval capabilities.

Key Benefits: Increased Productivity – Find the information you need fast using a centralized electronic repository with customizable folders and powerful full text search capabilities Lower Costs – Reduce the administrative costs associated with paper and the physical storage of documents; electronically capture and share documents in real time Reduced Risk – Support governance and compliance initiatives using security controls, standardized practices, and retention management policies

The average project closeout: Exceeds 300 lbs in paper, binders and boxes Is completed 6-12 months after construction in complete Requires 2.5 weeks of administrative time to collect, collate, and copy

Multiple Project Installation ECC provides a central place to manage critical information for multiple buildings, locations, additions, and renovations. Facility professionals no longer have to search multiple locations for project documentation. Powerful Search Engine ECC ensures that all documents are fully searchable by keyword across the entire database. Optical character recognition (OCR) technology means that even CAD and image files are full-text searchable in seconds.

Collaboration and Sharing Avoid frustrations at the copy or fax machine by collaborating electronically with other ECC system users, or by emailing documents directly from the software. Multi-Format Viewer ECC provides a full-featured document viewer that supports 250+ file formats. Zoom, mark-up, save layers, and print project documents – without having the native application installed on your workstation.

ECC™	Facility Manager environment for network or local media (CD/DVD, Hard Drive) access to project documentation and O&M Manuals
w-ECC™	Facility Manager hosted software-as-a-service (SaaS) environment, electronic archive for project documentation and O&M Manuals
High Speed Scanning	Large and small format scanning and imaging services to convert paper documents, including drawings, to digital files