Why data literacy for structures is a crucial step in the modern construction era
We are living in the information age. Data is being collected by vehicles, mobile phones, and now even our devices and home appliances, to name a few. While some data mentioned above may simply be used for entertainment purposes, however, there are others that serve more important functions. For instance, data is collected by utility companies to predict the next power outage. The list is endless. The convergence of internet-enabled smart devices and sensors, cloud technology and Big Data analytics is driving the rise of a new Industrial Revolution. Data is a very valuable asset for businesses in any industry, but especially so for big industrial players like manufacturing companies that have demonstrated strong revenue growth over the past five years. There's a good chance that at least half of your company's data is either not relevant to the business or is difficult to use. Why? Because it was never collected correctly in the first place. Also, your data can also turn into a...