Procon’s Strategic Growth Executive, Vinny Testa, explains the importance of making your data tell the same story, turning complexity into clarity.
We talk about being data-driven all the time but most of us are buried in information. Every project has reports, logs, and spreadsheets piling up. The hard part isn’t collecting data, it’s figuring out what actually
matters and how to make it clear to everyone on the team.
That’s where data visualization comes into play. It’s not about fancy charts or color palettes. It’s about telling a story people can understand. A good dashboard doesn’t just display numbers. It connects the dots and helps the team focus on what’s important.
From recent polling we conducted during presentations at BuiltWorlds and CMAA, more than 40% of organizations say they are using more than 10 systems to collect data on projects. The information exists but it’s scattered across systems and too hard to pull together. When that happens, small problems turn into big ones because no one sees the warning signs early enough.
The best visualizations I’ve seen are simple and practical. They make it easy for people to act, not just observe. I’ve been in meetings where everything changed the moment the team looked at the same dashboard and saw the same story.
So, how do you make the data work for you, and not overwhelm you? Start by choosing a solution-provider, like Procon, that has the expertise to help you navigate the vast array of visualization tools. Then, your solution-provider will help with implementation and team training of the digital service that can unify disparate data into a single, integrated model— ideally one powered by digital twins or virtual intelligence.
Finally, be sure to incorporate models or as-builts that will act as the official operational records of a building. Comprehensive documentation makes facility management more efficient, more informed, and better positioned to maximize long-term performance.
Whether you’re using Power BI, Kahua, or a whiteboard with sticky notes, the goal is the same: get the right information organized, and to the right people at the right time.
Still have questions? Tune into The Breakdown, where I sit down with Procon’s Director of Technology, Stephen DeVito, to unpack these complex digital solutions in an accessible, real-world way.
