The collection of data through mobile devices is a strategy used by the most advanced companies in the sector, and the use of smart technologies enabled workers to have a wide range of tools, from apps to cameras, going through drones or robots, in a daily basis. This is an advantage for companies that want to keep their competitiveness in the market with digital environment, enabling a better planning of projects and more beneficial scenarios, according to a study by Sage about the impact of emerging technologies in the future of the sector and how Big Data or Artificial Intelligence (AI) can contribute to improve construction processes.
In 2010, intelligent buildings around the world generated 1.2 ZB of information (in other words, one trillion gigabytes) and it is expected that by 2020, this amount will rise to 37.2 ZB. To process this huge volume of data allows a more strategic view of construction projects and their status, as well as providing practical knowledge to their managers.