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Four Cloud Computing Trends to Track in 2018

by Jon Witty | Dec 19, 2017
Data Analytics | Project Management | Technology | Workforce Management

Four cloud computing trends affecting construction companies in 2018 are continued movement of IT infrastructures to cloud hosting service, rise of hybrid clouds, emphasis on integration and workflow and cloud-based business intelligence.

The Internet of Construction

IoT gives contractors a means to stop reacting to problems and act proactively. Equipping a site with smart devices to relay vital data on the site’s environment and performance can be used for everyday decision making and strategic planning.

The Inside Scoop on Developing In-House Apps

by Marla McIntyre | Dec 1, 2017
Data Analytics | Technology | Workforce Management

Several reasons drove four contractors to spend months developing company-specific apps, including a dislike of paperwork, a drive toward efficiency and a lack of off-the-shelf solutions that cater to construction operations.

Construction Technology and Software Rundown: Week of Nov. 13, 2017

This week’s rundown includes an IoT hardhat, compact multifunction printer and services marketplace. Don’t miss the BuiltWorld Hackathon, results of a study on software usability and award winning structural rehab system.

Open Data Makes Constructing Sustainable Structures More Achievable

by Merchants Bonding | Nov 2, 2017
Data Analytics | Markets | Public | Technology

The open data revolution is in its early stages, setting itself up to play an expanding role in resilient and sustainable building designs.

Construction Technology and Software Rundown: Week of Oct. 16, 2017

by Construction Executive | Oct 16, 2017
Data Analytics | Drones / UAV’s | Technology

Here’s the rundown on new software for estimating, asset management, BIM and subcontractor prequalification. Also featured are 3-D mobile mapping and data analysis, ELD and an online tool for spotting potential vibration damage.

How Technology-enabled Collaboration Will Streamline Engineering Economics

by Michael Gustafson | Oct 6, 2017
Data Analytics | Economy | Manufacturing | Technology

Applying the sharing economy to manufacturing will help fabricators big and small react more deftly to the design disruptions native to the construction process.

Are Construction Companies Making the Most of Their Assets’ IoT Data?

by Dick Hyatt | Sep 11, 2017
Data Analytics | Project Management | Technology

If Tesla can use over-the-air (OTA) software updates to fix some issues with its vehicles, why can’t contractors apply service relationship management (SRM) to integrate IoT data into an actionable repair process to keep their equipment on the job? Connected vehicles are a sign of things to come for construction.

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Four Cloud Computing Trends to Track in 2018

The Internet of Construction

The Inside Scoop on Developing In-House Apps

Construction Technology and Software Rundown: Week of Nov. 13, 2017

Open Data Makes Constructing Sustainable Structures More Achievable

Construction Technology and Software Rundown: Week of Oct. 16, 2017

How Technology-enabled Collaboration Will Streamline Engineering Economics

Are Construction Companies Making the Most of Their Assets’ IoT Data?

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