Don't forget the Data Lifecycle for your building

Here is a simple but important consideration for building owners, occupiers or operators when choosing that next digital solution

Make sure to consider the data lifecycle. The data lifecycle?

The data lifecycle refers to the various stages that data goes through from its creation to its deletion or archival. It is used across various industries and disciplines to ensure data integrity, security and compliance. It can also be very helpful in understanding how data can be used to support better decision making and organisational objectives.

Applying the data lifecycle to a building is a useful way to understand how data is flowing through your building. Where is it generated? How is it collected? How is it analysed and how does it translate into actionable insights?

For example, there are many solutions available today that can predict occupancy patterns, energy consumption and even the optimal maintenance schedule for buildings. However any analysis and predictive algorithms will require data.

So, ask yourself a few questions first. Do we currently generate sufficient data? How do we collect the data? Is the data structured in the correct format? Where is the data stored? How do we translate any actionable insights into business results? etc.

There are of course other considerations to take into account when choosing your next digital solution but applying the data lifecycle can help you better understand the flow of data through your building and at least help you ask the right questions.