McCownGordon Manages Data with Spreadsheets
Video showing how McCownGordon, a construction company based in Kansas City, manages the entire construction process of a new building, from concept and design to completion with the spreadsheets app in Microsoft Office 365. This means establishing a budget, hiring vendors, tracking supplies--an enormous amount of data to sift through and understand. The proper management of data and database software is key to the success of a company like McCownGordon.
Why does McCownGordon rely so heavily on data management?
For McCownGordon, managing data well is central to running successful construction projects from concept to completion. Each project involves:
- Establishing and tracking the budget
- Hiring and coordinating multiple vendors
- Tracking supplies and materials
- Managing schedules and milestones
All of this generates a large volume of data that needs to be organized and accessible. As superintendent Paul Cook explains, “The essence of business is time and money. If we’re not organized, we’re just wasting both.” Effective data management helps the team stay organized, control costs, and keep projects on schedule.
How does McCownGordon currently manage project data?
McCownGordon currently manages much of its project information using spreadsheets. These spreadsheets are used to track:
- Project budgets
- Vendor details
- Supplies and materials
- Key project data across the construction lifecycle
While spreadsheets provide a familiar way to organize information, the volume and complexity of data across multiple projects highlight the importance of having strong data and database practices behind the scenes.
What business impact does organized data have for McCownGordon?
For McCownGordon, organized data directly affects project performance and business outcomes. When data is structured and accessible, the team can:
- Monitor and adjust budgets before issues escalate
- Coordinate vendors more efficiently
- Track supplies to avoid delays and shortages
- Make faster, better-informed decisions
As Paul Cook notes, construction comes down to time and money. Good data management helps the company use both more effectively, reducing waste and supporting smoother project delivery from initial concept through final completion.
McCownGordon Manages Data with Spreadsheets
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