Data Analytics

Building a Better Design Process

by Construction Executive | Aug 16, 2017
Data Analytics | Technology

New SaaS CAD models hold the promise of greatly improved design processes for construction. The advent of highly personalized, cloud-based solutions will encourage collaboration and deliver a better user experience. All in all, these changes promise to be game-changing for the industry.

Document Management Can Save Time and Money While Improving Construction Operations

by Martin C. McCarthy | Aug 8, 2017
Data Analytics | Technology | Workforce Management

A key component to effective workflow on and off the jobsite is a document management system that will help to improve operations on current and future projects.

Unlock Hidden Savings With Building Analytics

by Brett Wheless | Jul 5, 2017
Data Analytics | Markets

Facility managers can realize real savings by analyzing building data and turning it into actionable intelligence to improve facility performance. Connecting disparate systems such as power, building management, security and IT and leveraging intelligent building analytics can help cut energy consumption.

Top Construction Trends Driven by ‘Smart’ Communities

by Edward A. Sutton III | Jul 3, 2017
Data Analytics | Drones / UAV’s | Technology

As communities shift their focus to building “smarter” cities, opportunity exists in the construction industry. Efforts to evolve toward a more connected, integrated infrastructure will not only jump start new builds, but spur a need to retrofit existing buildings with smart components.

Moving Big Data Into the Cloud

by Construction Executive | Jun 20, 2017
Data Analytics | Technology

Big data can inundate a contractor. But it’s not the amount of data that’s important, but what a contractor does with it that matters. Big data can be analyzed for insights that lead to better decisions and strategic business moves, providing insight into what is happening across all parts of a project.

The Role of Big Data in Construction

by Peter Menge | Jun 16, 2017
Data Analytics | Technology

Harnessing big data can increase output and efficiency, minimize waste of materials and man-hours and result in better and faster decision making, real-time problem solving, risk management, enhanced safety, quality assurance and more.

Data Overwhelm: How to Find a Needle in a Haystack

by Construction Executive | Jun 16, 2017
Data Analytics | Technology

Defining Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) will help harness the power of systems data. Determine what type of data the system produces (financial, estimating, operations). Once the KPIs are in place, the business impact and ability to adapt and make decisions will become a competitive advantage.

Leverage Valuable Data to Build Better, Faster, Leaner

by Fatima Howes | Jun 15, 2017
Data Analytics | Technology

The real value of big data is making it work. Contractors can amass a mountain of usable information, but without having a system in place to turn data into action, that valuable insight is lost. The great news is the construction industry now has the tools to mine the data that will help contractors build smarter.

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Top Construction Trends Driven by ‘Smart’ Communities

Moving Big Data Into the Cloud

The Role of Big Data in Construction

Data Overwhelm: How to Find a Needle in a Haystack

Leverage Valuable Data to Build Better, Faster, Leaner

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