Design firms and construction companies absolutely should become technology companies, but becoming a tech company is much different than becoming a software company.
The right mix of good people equipped with relevant technology ignites progress. At Pepper, progress is powered by a focus on possibilities. We ask, “What if?”
As the current pipeline of infrastructure projects becomes larger and ever more complex, contractors are making increasingly risky bets that projects will be delivered on time and on budget. In the last year alone, we've witnessed two global contractors either file for creditor protection or go into liquidation.
Construction firms that adopt technology to accelerate delivery can achieve real efficiency but if they aren’t also gaining insight from project data, they’re missing a major opportunity.
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority management board approved a $217.7 million contract to upgrade and modernize the signal systems on two MBTA subway lines.