New Construction Technologies Pose New Risks

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Technology has expanded the way we work. We can now share data instantaneously, which both improves our productivity and expands the challenges we deal with daily.

With the steady progression of the Internet of Things (IoT) and other technologies, job practices such as virtual design and the virtual sharing of plans are becoming the norm. As construction companies increasingly incorporate and rely on new technology, job site risks are expanding.

This means there are risks that can’t be seen at the physical location — such as cyber risks — which is why the term borderless job site should start to resonate with contractors.

With these new challenges, it’s more important than ever for risk managers to broaden their thinking around risks that could impact a job site and develop a plan that protects both its physical and digital presence.

Unseen Risks

Where has technology infiltrated your jobsite? That is what contractors need to think about when investigating potential cyber risks.

Virtual design and project mapping is allowing more collaboration in a faster way. Using technology, partners can conveniently work together from any location on the design…

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