June, 20228 IN MYV EWThe Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has drastically impacted industries ranging from healthcare to agriculture. The construction industry is no exception. Recent statistics show that it's only a matter of time before IIoT becomes a must-have technology in the construction sector. This emerging innovation will have a part to play in reducing construction costs, managing waste, improving employee safety, and above all, helping match properties against the requirements of prospective tenants. However, before the construction companies move into an IIoT-enabled and data-driven realm, there remain a few impediments they must address. Only then can they maximise their ROI for all IIoT endeavours.The Biggest Challenge: A Lack of Digital Skills IIoT is not just a brand-new technology for the construction sector but to the built environment in general. The construction sector has only come to see a slew of new IIoT-based hardware and software technologies entering the market in the last few years, with the quick appearance of intelligent buildings, warehouses, and manufacturing facilities. However, the legacy players in this sector lack the necessary domain knowledge to make the most out of their investments Matthew MarsonBY MATTHEW MARSON, GLOBAL MARKET SECTOR LEADER- TECHNOLOGY, ARCADIS UK (AMS: ARCAD)IIOT AS A CATALYTIC FORCE IN THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR
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