New Era of Data Use Emerging in Construction 

A new report released today by Dodge Data & Analytics, in collaboration with construction management software provider Viewpoint, a Trimble company, reveals a sea change in the way project data is gathered and analyzed across the construction industry—change that is poised to improve key project outcomes according to construction managers, specialty trade contractors and design/build firms surveyed. Tied to increased technology use and advancements, 64% of those who participated in the report said that their ability to gather and analyze data has improved or improved significantly. The report, titled Improving Performance with Project Data SmartMarket Report: How Improved Collection and Analysis is leading … Read more

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Evolutions of the Connected Jobsite: The Future of Compact Equipment

The road to the Connected Jobsite was the focus of a recent CONEXPO-CON/AGG Tech Talk, part of the show’s new 75,000-square-foot Tech Experience featuring future-looking innovations that shape manufacturing. Hosted by Joel Honeyman, vice president of innovation at Bobcat and Doosan Company, the presentation looked at three evolutions to take place in construction in the next 10 years – connected awareness, connected performance and connected control – and how adapting to each allows for coordinated, safe, efficient and precise operation. Connected awareness Construction professionals must be connected to each of their jobsites in order to know what’s happening at any … Read more

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