Integrating the data science of predictive analytics into the workflows of construction is a daunting task, but the potential benefits for safety and efficiency could be significant, according to a new white paper from an industry technology group.

The Predictive Analytics Strategic Council, a coalition of more than a dozen major contractors, insurers and technology firms,has released its first white paper. In it, PASC outlines how predictive analytics can be incorporated into a construction firm’s workflows in ways that reduce safety incidents by warning companies of similar situations that have led to previous accidents and disasters.