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Why Construction Companies Outgrow the Software They Started With

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  A construction company can have plenty of software and still spend a surprising amount of time moving information between systems. The estimator works in one system. Project managers use another one . Accounting has its own platform. Field teams submit reports through a mobile app. Schedules live somewhere else. And somewhere in the middle, everyone usually depends on an Excel file. Each system may work well on its own. The trouble starts when information has to move  between them. A change order gets approved, but accounting doesn't see it until someone sends an update. A project manager needs the latest cost information, so someone exports a report. A new project is won, and the team manually enters customer and contract information into another application. This is often when construction companies realize they don't necessarily need more software . They need software that works better together. When Off-the-Shelf Software Stops Fitting Off-the-shelf construction softw...

The Hidden Opportunities of Internet of Things (IoT)

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IoT is a network of connected objects that can collect and exchange data. It has been around for a while, but only recently has it become more mainstream. IoT is not just for consumer products, there are also many opportunities in the enterprise. The internet of things is often called the “next big thing” and is largely responsible for the rise of big data. The internet of things provides us with an unprecedented amount of information on how people use their products, how they behave in their homes, and what they do at work. Along with  AI , The Internet of Things is changing the expectations of consumers. It will also change the way that businesses operate. The initial uptake of interconnected smart devices was slower than was forecast. But, the demand for technology is now developing at a rapid pace. That demand will place new pressures on businesses. It will also provide businesses with new opportunities. Here are some of the ways that the Internet of Things will impact the bu...