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New research from Revizto suggests data ownership, interoperability and governance are becoming strategic priorities, as organizations weigh the long-term risks of fragmented platforms against the benefits of transparent, governed digital collaboration.

Australia’ s architecture, engineering and construction sector is widely recognized as one of the most digitally advanced construction markets in the world. Model-based workflows, digital collaboration platforms and integrated project environments are now embedded across major infrastructure and building projects, transforming how teams coordinate complex work.

However, as the industry advances, control of project data is becoming a critical issue. Bridging the Gap, Revizto’ s 2026 Digital Design and Construction report, shows 64.4 % of Australian AEC respondents are very or extremely concerned about data ownership and control when selecting technology vendors, compared with 37.8 % globally.

Jason Howden, Chief Innovation Officer Revizto, said:“ The findings reflect a growing awareness among Australian AEC leaders that control of project data is becoming a strategic issue as projects become more digital and regulatory scrutiny increases.

“ With Australian infrastructure projects operating in highly regulated environments, organizations are thinking very carefully about who ultimately controls the information that drives projects. For years the conversation in construction technology focused on productivity and collaboration. Now, it’ s shifted toward data controls.” The research highlights the maturity of Australia’ s digital construction environment. Around 29 % of AEC organizations operate mostly or fully model-based workflows, compared with 21.7 % globally.

Project performance data reinforces this trend, with Australian respondents reporting lower average budget overruns of 9.8 % compared with 11.6 % globally.

Kurt Brissett, Chief Digital and Information Officer at Built, said:“ As a CIO, I see a growing disconnect: we rely on vast amounts of infrastructure data, yet we don’ t always have full control over it. The issue is no longer just where data is stored, but whether we can truly access it, use it effectively and stand behind it when it matters.”

Modern AEC projects rely on digital environments to visualize projects in 3D, detect issues before construction begins and coordinate decisions across multiple disciplines, improving visibility and enabling faster, more informed decision-making. • www. intelligentcio. com

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