Brett Burney of Nextpoint has covered eDiscovery for construction litigation before. This latest post is the blueprint for construction eDiscovery!

As Brett points out in (wait for it!) The blueprint for construction ediscovery: File types, formats, and the right questions to ask (available here), construction data collection poses unique challenges, with niche file types spread across numerous custodians and devices. Here, he provides tips for handling those file types, building an efficient collection strategy, and conducting custodian interviews to understand the data at hand.

Part of that discussion is to discuss six types of data that are common in construction matters, with tips on how to collect them. Here’s one of them:

Project management files (Procore, Primavera, etc.)

Project management platforms can house a tremendous amount of information, from change orders to milestones that form the backbone of a project’s history and timeline. It’s only possible to view the entirety of available information in the platform itself, but most of the important information can be exported as CSV files, Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, XML files, or even PDFs.

These exports might only provide a “snapshot” of specific segments of information or reports, but are usually more than adequate to reference and review for dispute purposes.

So, what are the other five types of data that are common in construction matters? What are four constructive considerations for data collections? And how can you get a free eGuide to get more tips on navigating construction litigation, from discovery to trial presentation? Find out here, it’s just one click! How else are you going to “construct” your knowledge of the topic? 😉

So, what do you think? Is your organization involved in construction litigation? Then, check out Brett’s article! And please share any comments you might have or if you’d like to know more about a particular topic.

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