The Value of Access and Technology at Construction Sites

Private wireless broadband networks seem to be worth their weight in gold, as many construction sites are located in areas without access to Wi-Fi and cell towers. A Seattle, WA-based tech company, Openroute.us, has a rugged set-up that allows construction teams to access rich data on jobsites. “By arranging several briefcase-sized boxes—yellow and with enclosed antenna—an OnSite Wi-Fi network is easily established at strategic points around the jobsite,” explains a post on Constructech.com. “The network is arranged and deployed by employing the OpenRoute NetMeter app, which is compatible with most Android devices.” This technology may keep your operations lean.

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