With the advent of digital technologies and the increasing automation of processes, data management is becoming more complex in many industries, including construction. The construction industry is following an important trend towards the integration of digitalization into different aspects of its operations, with the use of a common data environment being one of the key applications. The master thesis argues that the successful implementation of a common data environment for selected construction phases of a project can ensure a more efficient flow of information, improve quality and raise work productivity to a higher level. The process of understanding CDE and its general definition are explained from both technological and sociological perspectives. In order to monitor and coordinate the construction, the reference project details the implementation steps and shows the functionalities of the Dalux platform used. In order to develop a model to evaluate the potential barriers and challenges faced by end-users in managing information during the construction phase, a survey is conducted, which shows their persistence with the old way of working, despite having sufficient knowledge of the concept of CDE and the software solutions available on the market. Based on the results of the AHP methodology, the main challenges for the successful implementation of CDE are highlighted as follows: the simultaneous use of multiple communication tools, a low level of awareness and understanding of the benefits of using CDE, and the lack of skills of end users in using the new software. The final part of the thesis presents a strategy for future improvements.
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