The Internet of Things (IoT) is a technology concept that puts “smart” functionality – computer processing and wireless connectivity – into objects so that they can be monitored and read by machines. In construction, IoT enables automation and makes projects more efficient, better managed, and less
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Construction is one of the leading industry emitters of carbon emissions. However, there are ways to reduce this footprint and offset the carbon cost of construction projects, which can lead to as much as a 90% reduction in a project’s net carbon costs.