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Technology implemented don ’ t communicate effectively with each other .
When engineering and construction companies , particularly those beginning their digital transformation process , introduce numerous software programs to manage their projects , it ’ s easy for them to burden their business and workers . However , this fragmented approach can detract from the valuable insights that come from consolidating data in a single , shared environment . As a result , this often impedes business performance and leads to needless employee frustration .
By using technology that can connect and integrate into their existing technology , they can boost more connected processes that speed up project delivery and improve the quality of service . This way when changes are made within one area of a project , all stakeholders can immediately become aligned with real-time updates .
Honing your approach to data and technology is one of the smartest investments engineering leaders can make in today ’ s economy . By taking the time to figure out how technology can work for them , companies can unleash a wave of innovation that will transform the way we develop and build our environment for generations to come . ■
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Shirin Arnold www . dropbox . com
Shirin Arnold is Industry Lead , Construction at Dropbox . Dropbox is one place to keep life organized and keep work moving . With more than 700 million registered users across 180 countries , it is on a mission to design a more enlightened way of working . Dropbox is headquartered in San Francisco , CA . ccemagazine . com 17