Connected World

• Construction at a Crossroads

  The construction industry has always been resilient, but resilience alone is no longer enough. Today, contractors, owners, and project teams are navigating a market defined by uncertainty, rising complexity, and rapidly evolving technology. The companies that will thrive are those that embrace change, which is not an easy feat in the construction industry. Across the [...]

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• 3D Printing: From Possibility to Practicality

  For years, 3D printing in construction has been viewed as an emerging technology with enormous potential. The industry celebrated demonstrations and prototype homes, but many questioned whether the technology could scale, satisfy building codes, and become a practical solution for residential development. Today, new trends are beginning to shape the market. One of the biggest [...]

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• AI in Manufacturing: The Pilot Phase Is Over

  For the better part of three years, the manufacturing conversation has centered on one question: Should we adopt AI (artificial intelligence)? That question has now been answered. It is a clear yes. Now comes the hard part. The reality is the more important question today is much more difficult: Can manufacturers actually scale AI in [...]

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• Success Stories: AI Helps Make Roads Safer

  Technology is transforming transportation by helping researchers better understand why crashes happen and where safety improvements can have the greatest impact. A new research approach uses AI (artificial intelligence) to connect roadway condition data with crash reports, giving transportation agencies clearer insights into road safety risks. Researchers at the University of Houston have developed an [...]

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• Connected Worker’s Missing Sensor Was Already Mounted on the Wall

  Mostly, conversations around connected workers begin with wearables like smart helmets, smart watch, panic buttons, and biometric bracelets. This is where most press coverage and vendor activity has happened. While the industry has been building the ‘connected worker’ concept around new hardware, it has overlooked a sensor that has already been mounted on nearly every [...]

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