Category: Data
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The Shift Toward Data-Driven Construction: What Builders Need to Know
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Construction has always been a hands-on industry, but rising project complexity, tighter regulations, and faster timelines mean intuition alone is no longer enough. Builders across all segments – from large commercial firms to small contractors – are realizing that the smartest way forward is to leverage data. Better information leads to more accurate decisions, reduced…
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What construction can learn from sports stats
Sports teams have mastered the art of using data to win. Every play, pass, and decision is backed by detailed analytics that turn raw stats into championship results. Construction faces similar pressures—tight deadlines, budget constraints, and the constant drive for safer, more efficient projects. The lessons from sports are clear: when you measure what matters…
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Mitigating Data Loss Risks for Ontario Organizations
In the modern economic landscape, data is not merely a resource; it is the currency of continuity for businesses across Ontario. From customer relationship records and financial ledgers to proprietary intellectual property, the flow of information dictates daily operations and strategic favour. However, the assumption that robust I.T. systems or basic cloud redundancy provide automatic,…
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Why Daily Construction Logs Fail When They Matter Most
Construction daily logs serve a critical but often underappreciated function: they become the primary evidence when disputes arise months or years after project completion. Yet most contractors discover too late that their documentation practices don’t meet the evidentiary standards required in arbitration, litigation, or insurance claims. The pattern is consistent across the industry. Contractors face…
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The Human Side of Property Decisions That Data Can’t Show
The real estate and construction industries rely on data. Market reports, square footage, cost-per-unit, vacancy rates: these are the numbers that drive boardroom conversations and project pitches. Yet the numbers only tell part of the story. Behind every property transaction is a set of deeply personal choices, often impossible to capture in spreadsheets or graphs.…
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PAS 1958: have your say on how standards should fit together
There’s a fortnight left for the industry to have its say on the development of PAS 1958, the draft standard that will provide a framework for how existing built environment standards combine. PAS 1958 (Built environment – Data and information standards landscape – Guide) is out for consultation now. The deadline to respond is 10…
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Impact of Remote Data Scientists on Strategic Choices
Have you ever had to experience the stress of providing insights in a short time only to see that your pool of local talent cannot have the same speed? The situation is the same all over, as businesses need to make decisions based on data in a short period of time and almost cannot hire…
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AI-Powered Enterprise Search: Tips to Maximize Efficiency
In today’s digital era, the ability to access and interpret vast amounts of data efficiently has become a cornerstone of business success. AI-powered enterprise search platforms have emerged as a critical tool in meeting this need, offering sophisticated functionalities that go well beyond traditional search methods. By understanding and effectively implementing these tools, organizations can…
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AI-Powered Enterprise Search: Tips to Maximize Efficiency
In today’s digital era, the ability to access and interpret vast amounts of data efficiently has become a cornerstone of business success. AI-powered enterprise search platforms have emerged as a critical tool in meeting this need, offering sophisticated functionalities that go well beyond traditional search methods. By understanding and effectively implementing these tools, organizations can…
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The power of project data: a contractor boardroom view
Contractors should be collecting data on every site, writes Paul Gandy. You can use that information to run your project, and your business, better. Using historic project data, AI tools can identify performance trends, predict likely outcomes and flag early warning signs Paul Gandy, CIOB president View the original article and our Inspiration here