17. Analytics in Construction: Beginner's Guide to Data Visualization and BI with Frank Di Lorenzo and Ben Harrison

Every industry has trends that come and go, so it's understandable leaders get wary of the latest buzzwords. The true test of what's a shiny toy object versus what has longevity is the value it provides. Take Business Intelligence, or BI for short. BI gives contractors the ability to visualize data and quickly decipher it so they can recognize trends on the job site and take action. The buzz around the power of analytics is for good reason. BI and data visualization signifies a huge step forward in construction technology and productivity. 

 

In this episode, Frank Di Lorenzo Jr. and Ben Harrison from Preferred Strategies share how to take the data you have and leverage it with the help of BI. They also share how BI can be used with other key technologies, such as machine learning and artificial intelligence, to put powerful reporting in the hands of everyone on the job site.