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Moving Forward vs. Looking Back: Using Historical Data to Innovate

Moving Forward vs. Looking Back: Using Historical Data to Innovate

Data science has emerged as a disruptive force in engineering and construction. Across the design-build lifecycle, firms are using predictive data modeling, real-time analytics, and even built-in sensors to identify business patterns and anticipate pitfalls. Many mid-sized to smaller firms just don’t have the resources or rationale to justify an investment in big data, though.