Technology
The Internet of Construction
IoT gives contractors a means to stop reacting to problems and act proactively. Equipping a site with smart devices to relay vital data on the site’s environment and performance can be used for everyday decision making and strategic planning.
By Dave Davies
December 18, 2017
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by Dave Davies
Dave Davies is CEO or Wireless Sensors in Newbury, UK. He started his data logging company more than 35 years ago. From there it has evolved with technology, to what we have today. Dave has recently studied IoT at MIT and is a passionate believer it will become ubiquitous over time.
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