Your project's knowledge.
Made Clear.
TRACE helps AEC teams understand where information lives, why decisions were made, and how knowledge flows across projects.
Most teams don’t struggle because information is missing. They struggle because knowledge is scattered across models, documents, systems, and people — making decisions harder to trust.
TRACE provides a clear, structured view of your project knowledge — without changing the tools you already use.
Where Project Knowledge Breaks Down
Information exists, but is hard to locate
Decisions are made, but context is lost
Systems work, but not together
Teams spend time searching, checking, and asking
Confidence depends on “who you ask”
The cost is not just time — it’s uncertainty, rework, and fragile decision-making.
The Five Layers of Project Knowledge Clarity
Through research and field work in Scandinavian AEC projects, TRACE identified five layers that determine whether project knowledge is usable, trusted, and decision-ready.
1. Existence
2. Identity
3. Context
4. Lineage
5. Linkage
Where information lives — and whether it has a clear home
How easily answers can be found and recognised
Why decisions were made — and where that reasoning lives
How information flows between systems and tools
How quickly knowledge can be found and trusted in practice
Weakness in any layer creates friction — even if the others appear strong.
Start with a Clear Picture
The TRACE Readiness Scan gives a practical snapshot of how your project knowledge performs across the five layers.
IT SHOWS:
Where clarity is strong
Where friction appears
Where small changes can create immediate impact
Built for real project workflows
From design through handover, TRACE supports information access across every phase.
RFI Lookup
instantly find past RFI responses and design decision
Spec Validation
Coordination
Handover
Cross-reference specifications against BIM and drawings
View clashes with full context from models and documents
Deliver complete project knowledge to owners and operators
Curious how much clarity
your team actually has?
What the Readiness Scan reveals:
BIM model accessibility and structure
Document organization and findability
SharePoint / folder fragmentation
Version trust and verification habits
Reliance on “the person who knows”
Traceability of decisions
System connectivity (Dalux / ACC / Outlook / SharePoint)
What you'll receive:
Knowledge clarity score
Findability bottleneck overview
Decision traceability snapshot
Search-effort estimate
Integration readiness score
Recommended next steps
Where clarity can be improved first
This scan does not measure digital maturity and it isn’t a technical audit — it’s a clear picture of how your project knowledge flows today and measures how reliably your project knowledge can be used under pressure.
Clarity reduces rework, speeds decisions,
and lowers stress
Most AEC teams don’t struggle with a lack of information.
They struggle with fragmented knowledge:
The Readiness Scan highlights patterns behind this friction — so you can understand the true state of your project knowledge before adding new tools or workflows.
BIM model accessibility and structure
Document organization and findability
SharePoint / folder fragmentation
Version trust and verification habits
Reliance on “the person who knows”
Traceability of decisions
System connectivity (Dalux / ACC / Outlook / SharePoint)
Why is this free?
Because clarity begins with understanding.
The Readiness Scan is part of TRACE’s ongoing research into how BIM, documents, and communication shape project decisions across Scandinavian AEC firms.
It’s not about selling — it’s about giving you a snapshot of your current landscape.
If you want, you can explore the findings with us later.
If not, the results are yours to keep.
How the
Readiness Scan works?
Answer the questions
Receive your report
Reveal clarity
A short set of practical questions about how your teams find and manage project information.
You’ll get a clear, simple breakdown of where your knowledge flow supports — or slows — your projects.
You’ll also see where small changes can create big improvements in decision speed and team confidence.
From Fragmented Knowledge to Connected Clarity
Most AEC teams don’t struggle because of lack of information —
they struggle because knowledge is spread across systems, people, and time.
TRACE helps teams understand where they are today and what clarity looks like next — before any technology decisions are made.
This page explains the typical path teams follow as project knowledge becomes more structured, more connected, and easier to trust — and where a TRACE pilot fits when the time is right.
The Typical Path to Connected Project Knowledge
Clarity doesn’t arrive all at once.
It emerges in stages — as structure, behaviour, and systems gradually align.
Most teams move through these phases:
Stage 1 — Fragmented & Person-Dependent
Project knowledge exists, but it’s scattered.
Information lives in inboxes, local drives, SharePoint sites, and models
Teams rely on “who knows” rather than shared understanding
Decisions are hard to trace, and verification takes time
This is normal — and fixable.
Stage 2 — Structured but Inconsistent
Some structure is in place, but not everywhere.
Folder logic and standards exist, but aren’t always followed
Knowledge is accessible, but often requires rechecking or asking
Systems work — but don’t fully connect
This is where many Scandinavian AEC teams operate today.
Stage 3 — Predictable & Shared
Knowledge has a clear home and shared logic.
Teams know where information belongs
Decisions are easier to explain and audit
Less time is spent searching or verifying
This is where clarity starts compounding.
The path most AEC teams follow
Stage 4 — Connected & Scalable
Knowledge flows across systems, projects, and time.
Decisions link directly to models and documents
Search works across platforms with confidence
AI and automation become realistic — not risky
This is where TRACE operates.
What Changes as Clarity Improves
As clarity increases, teams don’t just work faster — they work with more confidence.
Fewer interruptions and verification loops
Less dependency on individuals
Stronger handovers and audits
Better decisions under pressure
At higher levels of clarity, structure stops being the advantage.
Connection becomes the differentiator.
TRACE is designed for AEC teams who value clarity, predictability, and trust —
and who prefer evidence over hype.
What a TRACE Pilot Typically Involves
A TRACE pilot is not a rollout.
It’s a focused way to prove value — on one project — with minimal disruption.
What it includes
One real, active project
Uses your existing systems
Time-boxed and measurable
Focused on clarity, not tooling
What it answers
Where knowledge breaks down today
Which connections matter most
What improvement looks like in practice
No platform replacement
No organisation-wide change
No long-term commitment
What it avoids
A pilot creates evidence — not promises.
When teams typically start a TRACE pilot
A pilot usually makes sense when:
You already have some structure — but want better connection
Decisions are documented, but not easily traceable
Searching still takes longer than it should
You’re preparing for AI-assisted workflows or audits
You want clarity before scaling across projects
If this sounds familiar, you’re likely ready.
What Success Looks Like
Success is defined upfront, in practical terms that teams recognize.
Fewer repeated questions
Less time spent searching or verifying
Clearer handovers and decisions
Higher confidence in what's current and correct
Explore a TRACE Pilot on Your Terms
Scheduling a pilot is about understanding fit — not making a commitment.
Start with a pilot. Scale when it makes sense.
Pilot FAQs
Does TRACE require access to all our project data?
No. TRACE pilots are scoped to a defined project and a defined information set. You control what is included, what is excluded, and where data remains stored.
Where does our data live during a pilot?
TRACE does not replace your systems of record.
Data remains in your existing environments unless explicitly agreed otherwise.
Is TRACE compliant with AEC data governance expectations?
TRACE is designed to work within existing BIM, document, and governance structures — not around them.
What risk are we taking by running a pilot?
The purpose of a pilot is to limit risk, not introduce it.
Success criteria are defined upfront, and the pilot can be stopped at any time.
Does TRACE make or automate decisions?
No. TRACE supports access and traceability of information.
Decision responsibility always remains with the project team.
What happens if the pilot doesn’t show value?
Then you’ve learned something at low cost, on a limited scope — and no further commitment is required.
Who is typically involved from our side during a pilot?
A pilot is intentionally lightweight and typically involves a small number of project roles, not a full rollout team.
How long does a pilot take?
Typically weeks, not months — scoped to fit delivery reality.
What happens after the pilot?
You decide — scale, refine, or stop.
Does this require IT involvement?
Minimal. TRACE works with existing systems.