Collaboration is what is needed to improve productivity, safety, and quality on today’s complex construction projects. Can BIM (building information modeling) help?| Connected World
Peggy's Tech Blog 2025: SDV And Automotive Trends to WatchPeggy SmedleyDecember 11, 2024 Construction Construction Jobs, by the NumbersPeggy SmedleyDecember 10, 2024 Expert Opinions Automated Shades Can Open a Window of Opportunities Why TSN is the Key to Converged Networks Industry Insights View More Artificial Intelligence LLMs and AI at the Enterprise The opportunities gen| Connected World - IoT and Digital Transformation
The cloud brings great opportunities and great trials. Cloud complexity is challenging to say the least, leading to slower innovation and greater risk and waste. What is needed is a unified approach to managing infrastructure and security across the lifecycle of a hybrid cloud. For today’s blog, let’s explore the challenges we currently face—and the [...] The post Taking Complexity out of the Cloud first appeared on Connected World.| Connected World
The management of a large number of connected devices, IoT (Internet of Things) sensors, and other connected assets inside enterprises present some interesting connectivity challenges that we must consider today. Just a few challenges are multiple vendors, lack of interoperability, fragmented SIM hardware, hardware standards, and more. All of this leads to slower rollouts, increased [...] The post Connectivity: Fragmented No More? first appeared on Connected World.| Connected World
Here at Constructech we have been watching the changing landscape of the industry for decades, seeing as activity in the market ebbs and flows. Where do we stand in 2025? Let’s take a closer look at the market, M&A (merger and acquisition) activity, and what the future holds for technology. Research from McKinsey & Co., [...] The post The Evolving Construction Landscape first appeared on Connected World.| Connected World
A report crossed my desk recently that unpacks what drives and what derails change success. It goes without saying that we are currently living and working in a time when change is happening at a faster pace than ever before due to a number of factors such as technology innovation, geopolitical factors, climate change, and [...] The post What Drives Success in Construction first appeared on Connected World.| Connected World
If you are following the “debate” about the pro’s and con’s of AI (artificial intelligence) and its impact on humans (you and me), you’ve probably noticed the increasing use of the term “human agency.” What is human agency? To answer this question, I wanted to do an experiment asking an AI what it is, to [...] The post Human Agency at the Human vs. AI Tipping Point first appeared on Connected World.| Connected World
#Factoftheweek 53% of U.S. consumers distrust the reliability of AI-generated search summaries. AI search may offer speed and convenience, but many still distrust it, according to recent Gartner research. We also see 41% say they find AI-powered summaries more frustrating than traditional search methods, and 61% want the option to toggle AI-generated content on or [...] The post Fact of the Week – 9/29/2025 first appeared on Connected World.| Connected World
Can wearable sensors improve both comfort and accuracy? A team is researching sweat-monitoring devices for smartwatches, fitness trackers, and wearable bands—and the technology could be integrated into prosthetics and exoskeletons to provide realtime feedback and prevent overexertion. As one example, a research team at Waseda University has created rose-petal-inspired, non-contact sweat sensors. Here’s how it [...] The post Success Stories: Self-Cleaning Sweat Sensors first appeared on Co...| Connected World
Are you fully aware and familiar with the European Union Cyber Resilience Act requirements? If you said no, then you are in good company. A new survey shows fewer than one in three German companies are fully familiar with the EU Cyber Resilience Act requirements, while another 36% have at least begun to review them. [...] The post All about the Cyber Resilience Act first appeared on Connected World.| Connected World
It is that time of year—the time of year where the leaves start turning colors and analysts begin to make their predictions for what is to come in 2026. Perhaps an obvious prediction is that the talk of the next 12-18 months will continue to be centered around AI (artificial intelligence)—or more specifically agentic AI. [...] The post Your Autonomous Construction Business first appeared on Connected World.| Connected World
Should we consider the launch of standards to guide the responsible use of AI in surveying?| Connected World
Berg Insight anticipates there will be more than 100 million smart streetlights before the end of the decade.| Connected World
If you have been following along here the last few weeks, then you know we are exploring productivity in the construction industry. We have explored the foundational element of the schedule and productivity in small and mid-sized businesses. But the question still remains: What can boost productivity? Naturally, the answer is technology, more specifically automation [...] The post Productivity Series: The Case for Technology first appeared on Connected World.| Connected World
Climate indicators in a Southeast report reveals how it will impact agriculture and other vertical industries.| Connected World
The need for better educated robotics-trained humans will increase. Are we prepared for that shift?| Connected World
A closer look at the elements of ROI (return on investment), with particular attention to the human worker cost “tradeoffs” with automation replacements.| Connected World
Gen AI is certainly here, bringing new opportunities, altering existing applications, and driving success for the future.| Connected World
Determination to replace humans in warehouses depends on an ROI assessment, non-human technology.| Connected World