Construction teams are under pressure to deliver projects faster, with tighter cost control and higher quality, while managing labour constraints and shifting supply conditions.

In that context, digital tools need to do more than store documents or connect people. Decision makers want evidence that technology adoption leads to measurable improvement on real projects. Autodesk is addressing that expectation with research that quantifies the business value teams can achieve when project data and workflows are connected.

Why disconnected workflows hold projects back

When information is spread across emails, spreadsheets, and separate systems, teams lose time chasing the latest details and reconciling conflicting versions. That friction shows up in delayed decisions, avoidable rework, and inconsistent reporting. Autodesk Construction Cloud is positioned to reduce this fragmentation by bringing teams, workflows, and project information into one environment, supporting clearer accountability and faster action across the project lifecycle.

What the research measured

The Business Value of Autodesk Construction Cloud report is based on survey responses from 211 Autodesk Construction Cloud customers and supported by verified customer examples and results. It also identifies where users see the biggest impact, including workflow automation, rework reduction, faster RFI response times, stronger stakeholder collaboration across the project lifecycle, and change order reduction.

Key outcomes teams reported

Across respondents, the results point to improvements that matter to delivery and commercial teams. Participants reported a 35 per cent improvement in cost control and a 31 per cent boost in productivity. Quality outcomes improved, with 41 per cent fewer defects and 36 per cent less rework per project. Schedule performance also shifted, with on time completion rates up 50 per cent and resource planning improved by 33 per cent.

Estimating accuracy and workflow efficiency

Estimating is one area where connected information can deliver early value. Respondents reported a 34 per cent improvement in estimating workflows and a 34 per cent improvement in estimating accuracy. More reliable estimating supports stronger budget confidence, clearer communication with owners, and fewer surprises as projects move from bid to build.

Collaboration, quality, and closeout

A connected approach is also designed to improve stakeholder alignment and reduce late stage delivery risk. The research reported a 28 per cent improvement in stakeholder collaboration and a 43 per cent faster closeout process. Closeout is often delayed by missing documents, unclear approvals, and incomplete records. Faster closeout indicates teams are strengthening information capture throughout delivery, not only at the end.

What this means for construction leaders

The message is practical. Digital transformation delivers the strongest results when it is tied to repeatable workflows, consistent data capture, and outcomes that can be measured and reported. By quantifying improvements across cost control, productivity, quality, and schedule performance, the research provides a reference point for teams evaluating how connected construction platforms can support delivery certainty and reduce risk.