Three Ways Open Data is Changing Infrastructure Contracting | Onvia

"Open data is helping move infrastructure-related contracting in a digital direction. Government agencies are increasingly connecting their large data sets, adding online portals and relying on open data to improve construction planning, permitting and the contracting process. Availability of quality infrastructure related data can help vendors avoid unnecessary costs and project delays while ensuring quality and safety. These findings are included in Onvia’s new report, 3 Trends Shaping State & Local Contracting in 2016 ..."