1. Data Quality Steve Batchelor - Data Collection Ltd

2. Data Quality “Data is the most critical factor in the decision making process, yet is specified by the same method as a printer ribbon”

3. Lets go and collect data Produce a specification Go out to tender Award to the cheapest quote Use the data Collecting data? Its simple, isn’t it?

4. But its not that simple…. So it went pear shaped, but why? Method of award is not suitable Cheap data is cheap for a reason. –Low grade labour –No validation control –No data management Good data costs money

5. Why does data cost? The right equipment - £ Useable software - £ Trained Surveyors - £ Data control systems - £ Data Audits - £ Customer Services - £ Data quality is a function of the cost

6. Perfect Planning Prevents Poor Performance Check the specification. Get the network ready. Are you ready to process the data? Select your Contractors carefully. DON’T AWARD ON PRICE!