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Our Virtual Community Day is back on the 25th of November to celebrate our 6th year anniversary. Stay tuned to know more !

If you know me, you know that in the early days of Morta, I spent a lot of time talking about the importance of moving from static documents into structured data. The prime example of that was digitising exchange information requirements to make them machine-readable so we could assure models easily (This was a few years before IDS became a thing!) I was convinced that assuring data would be the next big thing in our industry. But, ironically, what really propelled Morta forward was... tracking files. About three to four years into our journey, I met James Franklin, who introduced me to the concept of information delivery plans. He’d seen what Morta was capable of, thanks to the work Rob Jackson had done for the Ministry of Justice UK. But James had another use-case—he thought Morta could replacing Excel-based Information delivery Plans at Kier Group and, ideally, integrating with Viewpoint. It was the perfect use case, and I couldn't believe I had missed it for so long. The realisation was a turning point for Morta. As it turned out, while I was telling people they should be tracking their data, they were still battling to keep track of their files. It’s a lesson that has shaped how we built and evolved Morta, focusing on what our clients need to unlock the potential of data as they free up time! --------------------------------------------------------------------------- P.S. Over the next few weeks, I'll be posting my learnings and opinions from 6 years of running Morta in the lead-up to our virtual community day on November 25th. We'll be joined by 20+ of the most inspiring people in the industry who are building a digital construction industry brick by brick. Join us 😊

🚀 Morta is proud to sponsor the “Head 2 Head: Industry Leader Insights” session at WeAreNima.im ’s Autumn Virtual Conference! Be part of the conversation shaping the future of digital construction! 📅 Thursday, 7 November 2024 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/e985eUky #Morta #NIMAConference2024 #InformationManagement #DigitalConstruction #IMI #Innovation

Join us for an interactive session with industry experts on: UNLOCK THE POWER OF DATA AND AI IN CONSTRUCTION Tuesday 12th November 2024, AluK Design Studio https://lnkd.in/eaCgmWva #lcecDataAI #lcecEvents Morta @acuitydata Teqie SECBE

🌟 We’re excited to announce Morta as our Platinum Partner and the voice of Data Governance for the #BIM Heroes community in 2025! 🌟 As pioneers in digital construction solutions, Morta.io brings invaluable expertise in secure and efficient data management. This year, they’ll lead discussions, share insights, and host stages on Data Governance, helping us set new standards for the #AEC industry. Through this partnership, we’re empowering our community to connect, grow, and elevate their approach to digital construction. Thank you, Morta, for joining us on this journey to shape the future of BIM! 🚀 #BIMHeroes #Morta #PlatinumPartner #DataGovernance #BIMCommunity #AECInnovation

3 weeks until our virtual community day! 🥳 Since founding Morta in 2018, our mission has been to empower teams to replace manual, Excel-based workflows with connected information hubs. Initially, I didn't consider that what we were starting could be a place for people to connect, discuss processes, challenges and how they are resolving them. But over time, I noticed that I learnt most from our community members. Everything from their language, to the problems that need to be solved, to how they are solving them and how they are approaching change management. As we thought about how to celebrate our anniversary, we realised that the best way to do that was by celebrating and connecting our community! Thats why on on November 25th, we’re celebrating Morta’s 6th anniversary with a Virtual Community Day, where many of the people I've personally learnt or been inspired by will be joining. This free event will showcase how they are building a digital built environment and construction industry #brickbybrick. Anas Ayoub Andy Boutle Andy Ward Ben Jowett Carpgiane Dos Santos Colin Bell Glenn McCaffrey BSc Arch ARB Graham H Stewart Helen Luhaäär Jamile Tuma Megan Hughes Nick Leach MCIOB Rob Jackson Rui Mauricio Samuel Soh Shaun Farrell Thibaud Guerrero Thomas Crossley Veronique Makhlouf William Baker-Jones XD House Kier Group Mace Buro Happold ALEC Mott MacDonald Bouygues Construction BOUYGUES UK Babcock International Group Sir Robert McAlpine Digital Guerrilla RLB Digital (an RLB company) Wates Group

Imagine having complete clarity on deliverables—what’s needed, when, and by whom—at every step of your project. That’s the power of an Information Delivery Plan (IDP), and Morta makes it a reality.                                                                                                                                                                                                             With Morta, you can:                                                                                                      ✅ Coordinate deliverables seamlessly across teams ✅ Track progress in real time to keep everyone aligned ✅ Simplify communication for smooth project execution                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Curious to learn more? 🌟 Join our Virtual Community Day on November 25th! We’ll explore deliverable planning, tracking, and reviewing, and show you how to supercharge your projects with Morta. 🎉 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/g4EHKMgz #MortaTurns6 #CommunityDay #IDP #ConstructionTech #ProjectSuccess #BIM #Deliverables

Community is not a buzzword, it’s the engine of progress, according to Mohammad Shana'a, CEO and founder of Morta. #digitalconstruction

A Love Letter (or Something Like That) to Excel 💌 Let’s talk about the tool I typically criticise: Excel. I always say I’m not the first to criticise Excel (and certainly won’t be the last), but I’m often surprised by how many detractors overlook why it’s everywhere. I was recently chatting with a Morta prospect, and we likened Excel to a drug: habits have formed over decades. It’s familiar. Just like a doctor wanting to wean someone off a powerful drug, anyone who wants to replace Excel has to understand what makes it so indispensable. Here are my thoughts on what makes Excel the dominant technology in the industry: 1️⃣ The Ultimate Swiss Army Knife You want a sustainability tracker? Build one. A cost tracker? Done. Track compliance for the Building Safety Act? Sorted. Need a cash flow model or an estimation system? Excel can be whatever you need. You can mold Excel to fit your workflows, rather than having to fit into it's workflows. 2️⃣ It’s Familiar and Ubiquitous Excel is practically a universal language. Whether you’re fresh out of school or leading a construction company, you’ve had your hands on an Excel sheet. It’s straightforward enough to get started without a manual, yet holds remarkable depth for those who want to dig deeper. It’s everywhere, and that matters for collaboration. Excel’s simplicity, ease of sharing, and compatibility mean teams can still get the data they need—without needing sophisticated (and expensive) systems. 3️⃣ Affordable and Almost ‘Free’ For what it offers, Excel’s cost is tough to beat. In many companies, it’s a standard, low-cost overhead, but even where it’s not, it gives incredible value for money. Compared to specialised tools, it’s economical, and that’s a massive advantage, especially for smaller teams or businesses. 4️⃣ A Gateway to Data Skills and Automation Excel has an undeniable role as a stepping stone into data and automation. Its simple functions make users feel like data wizards without needing to code. I’ll never forget how smart I felt using VLOOKUPs back when I worked on cost-loading and estimation exercises (and they are satisfying to this day). It’s powerful to be able to pull up data, craft conditional formulas, or build pivot tables on the fly. When it comes to quick analysis, Excel remains hard to beat. So Where Does That Leave Me? Yes, I’ll keep calling out Excel’s limitations—there’s a lot out there better suited to the complex needs of today’s projects. But, I'm a big fan of giving credit where credit is due: Excel may not be perfect, but it’s earned its place in history. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- P.S. Over the next few weeks, I'll be posting my learnings and opinions from 6 years of running Morta in the lead-up to our virtual community day on November 25th. We'll be joined by 20+ of the most inspiring people in the industry who are building a digital construction industry brick by brick. Join us 😊

🎤 Meet Graham H Stewart, the CEO and Founder of Digital Guerrilla ! 🎤 We often remember him for saying "we shouldn't forget that this industry has to build" and for pushing the consulting model to "Validation and Information Management as a service". We’re thrilled to have him back at 📆 Morta’s 6th Anniversary Virtual Community Day! 🎉 After multiple appearances in the Morta Community sessions & community day, this time he is joining to moderate a panel focused on data specification and assurance, covering key topics like IDS, IFC, and reporting. 🌍 Make sure to join us on the 25th of November to hear from 20+ of the most inspiring people in the industry who are building a digital construction industry #BrickByBrick. 👉 Register now https://lnkd.in/g4EHKMgz