Big data describes a large volume of data a business accumulates from various sources within a specific period. The insights big data provides goes beyond that of traditional data collection systems. The construction industry recognizes the real value of big data and has begun to harness, analyze, and use it to make more informed business decisions. Sources of Construction Data Big data derives from multiple sources; it comes from people, computers, machines, sensors, and other data-generating devices or agents. In the construction industry, it can relate to plans and records, and input from on-site workers, material supply chains, earthmovers, and [...]