5 ediscovery challenges in construction litigation — and how to solve them
Practical advice for managing massive data sets, complex file types, and high-stakes presentations — from attorneys who've been there
Construction matters aren't like other cases. The data volumes are massive, the file types are unusual, and the stakeholders are everywhere. If you're navigating ediscovery in construction litigation, this free guide breaks down the five biggest pain points — with practical advice for handling each one.
What are the biggest ediscovery challenges in construction litigation?
Construction litigation strains standard ediscovery workflows in ways most cases don't. The five recurring issues: massive, multi-format data sets (CAD files, BIM models, Procore exports, mobile evidence — cases can easily run past seven terabytes); an ESI protocol problem where broad keywords return unusable results (a search for "window" hits every project, since every project has windows); keeping in-house counsel, outside counsel, project managers, and experts aligned on the same playbook; budgeting with per-gigabyte pricing that punishes you for data volumes that only ever grow; and presenting complex technical evidence to judges and juries seeing it for the first time.
5 things you'll learn:
- How to manage massive, multi-format data sets — CAD files, BIM models, Procore exports, mobile evidence — without the chaos
- How to tie ESI protocol keywords to specific projects and custodians so requests like "every email with 'window' in it" don't blow up your review
- How to keep in-house counsel, outside counsel, project managers, and experts working from the same playbook
- How per-seat pricing (instead of per-gigabyte) keeps costs predictable as data volumes grow — and how to recycle licenses across matters
- How to present complex technical evidence to judges and juries who are seeing it for the very first time
What's inside:
- Real-world insight from April Williams, Advanced Certified Paralegal at W.G. Yates & Sons Construction — one of the largest construction companies in the U.S. — including her firsthand take on why "there are many different proprietary pieces of software used in construction... that a lot of times the ediscovery software cannot read"
- Expert guidance from the Nextpoint Client Success team on handling proprietary file types, mobile collections, and ESI negotiations
- Practical tips you can apply to your next matter today
Construction litigation demands a different approach from day one. Download the guide and get practical, field-tested advice for every challenge.
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