Rethinking Construction Talent Strategy
Innovative companies are shifting from approaches focused on short-term ROI to strategies that emphasize long-term , which means rethinking talent strategy.| Connected World
If there’s one thing I’ve learned in more than two decades in covering the technology and industrial space, it’s that complexity is the new constant. Disruption used to be episodic—COVID, tariffs, material shortages—but now the baseline expectation is that everything is becoming faster and more interconnected at a rapid clip. In construction and manufacturing, that [...] The post AI and ERP in the Age of Complexity first appeared on Connected World.| Connected World
The construction jobsite, and the technology that proliferates it, looks very different than it did two decades ago, but one thing has remained constant: the Constructech Top Products are a barometer of how innovation continues to evolve. I have had the privilege of helping guide this program for nearly two decades, and the journey tells [...] The post Constructech Top Products: Building Innovation in Construction first appeared on Connected World.| Connected World
Research suggests contractors lose nearly 6% of profit margins due to inefficiencies caused by poor reporting between the office and the jobsite. However, that doesn’t necessarily tell the entire story. In recent years, nearly two-thirds of contractors have improved their field data capabilities and more than 80% rely on cloud-based solutions to manage processes. It [...] The post Inefficiencies Lead to Construction Innovation first appeared on Connected World.| Connected World
#Factoftheweek By 2030, global transmission infrastructure investment is projected to rise to $573.7 billion, up from $372.6 billion in 2025, which is a growth rate of roughly 9.2%. What’s driving this growth? The reality is the grid is no longer just wires and poles. It is a digital, intelligent network. It makes you think about [...] The post Fact of the Week – 10/13/2025 first appeared on Connected World.| Connected World
The development and deployment of MoBluRF can lead to new roles in AI (artificial intelligence) research, software engineering, and content creation. MoBluRF is a new framework designed to reconstruct 4D scenes from blurry monocular videos, and it addresses a challenge in NeRF (neural radiance fields) technology, which often struggles with motion blur in handheld footage. [...] The post Success Stories: MoBluRF Transforms first appeared on Connected World.| Connected World
Recently, I came across a report that cited AI behavior that, to me, was disturbing. We’ll get to that in a moment. The AI’s behavior reminded me of an old term that hasn’t seen much usage in recent years, but I think it helps us to understand the AI’s behavior. That term is “bunker mentality.” [...] The post “Bunker Mentality” in AI: Are We There Yet? first appeared on Connected World.| Connected World
The construction industry is in an interesting place. Costs are up. Labor is lacking. Construction starts are up. Projects are increasing, both in volume and in complexity. Digital transformation and agentic AI (artificial intelligence) are here—and they are signaling a shift for construction teams. And there is strong optimism surrounding the industry and the opportunities. [...] The post The Shift to Digital Transformation in Construction first appeared on Connected World.| Connected World
As we approach the final quarter of 2025 and head to 2026, we must consider the large, changing, and evolving global forces that are shaping our world, and ultimately how we use technologies like agentic AI (artificial intelligence) and the IoT (Internet of Things) in our businesses. We have reached a point where we need [...] The post 2026: The Tech Tipping Point first appeared on Connected World.| Connected World
Innovative companies are shifting from approaches focused on short-term ROI to strategies that emphasize long-term , which means rethinking talent strategy.| Connected World
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
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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
Should we consider the launch of standards to guide the responsible use of AI in surveying?| 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
Gen AI is certainly here, bringing new opportunities, altering existing applications, and driving success for the future.| Connected World
