Connected World

Connected World magazine serves as the essential resource for information about connected devices. Focusing on the latest in M2M (Machine to Machine) and IoT (Internet of Things), as well as the Internet of Everything, each edition provides valuable insights into the newest connectivity advancements. It helps readers stay informed about technology trends and ensures the safety of our personal and professional lives.

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AI in Construction: Growth Heating Up

3 days ago | connectedworld.com | Laura Black

Summer is coming, and things are heating up here in the United States. This summer, we will be embarking on a “hot” technology series, looking at one of the hottest, most talked about technologies of 2025: AI (artificial intelligence). You have likely heard some of the predictions. Gen AI will likely pass $1 trillion by 2028, which represents a more than 20-fold increase in the next three years. However, this is all easier said than done.
Build a Safer Jobsite with AI and Cameras

1 week ago | connectedworld.com | Peggy Smedley

Jobsites can be nearly seven times safer with health and safety best practices, according to a recent construction safety report from ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors). Welcome to Construction Safety Week—a week to pause and consider health and safety on the jobsite and the best practices and technologies that can enable a safer future for all.
Women in Construction: PPE

1 week ago | connectedworld.com | Laura Black

Let’s talk safety in construction—for women. We all know PPE (personal protective equipment) is one of the best ways to heighten safety in the construction industry, and yet so much of the PPE is designed to fit men. It is time for a candid conversation about safety. The construction industry continues to see the greatest numbers of fatalities. Falls, slips, and trips accounted for more than 39% of all construction fatalities.
What Can You Trust?

1 week ago | connectedworld.com | Peggy Smedley

We are entering a very interesting era—one where we have data more readily at our fingertips than ever before, opening new worlds of opportunities for our businesses. And, yet we are also entering an era where we must be more diligent than ever before. We are already in the era of data breaches, and we are now also entering the era of deepfakes. Let’s look at some hard numbers before we go any further in the blog.
Manufacturing in an Era of Digital Product Passports

2 weeks ago | connectedworld.com | Peggy Smedley

The world has gone from 9.1% in circularity to 8.6% in 2020—meaning we are moving backwards. Going circular has the potential to open $4.5 trillion in value, according to the World Business Council’s Sustainable Development report. The European Union is taking steps to become more circular—and it could have an impact on manufacturing companies all around the globe.
Diggin’ a Safe Jobsite

2 weeks ago | connectedworld.com | Laura Black

Safety is paramount in the construction industry—something that has evolved throughout the years and has become more prominent in the past few decades. But are there still areas where we can improve safety? April is National Safe Digging Month, but let’s review a little bit of U.S. history first. The Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002 required all utility services to have abbreviated numbers for locating underground utilities.
The Rise of Prefab

2 weeks ago | connectedworld.com | Peggy Smedley

Prefab housing is on the rise, due to a variety of factors including labor and material shortages, and let’s face it, the need for more affordable housing. Mordor Intelligence suggests prefabricated housing will top at least $143.55 billion by the end of 2025 and it will soar to $198.25 billion by 2030, which is a 6.67% growth rate.
How to Secure Medical Devices

3 weeks ago | connectedworld.com | Peggy Smedley

Here at Connected World, we have been covering a number of medical breakthroughs and research happening in university and healthcare systems. At first glance, it is all very exciting, opening new opportunities for improved patient care at levels. But like all advancements, there are still mounting concerns about data security that have yet to be fully addressed. The biggest question of the day is: Are medical devices secure?
Strategies for National Work Zone Awareness Week

3 weeks ago | connectedworld.com | Peggy Smedley

Welcome to National Work Zone Awareness Week, which takes place from April 21-25, 2025, with partnerships between state departments of transportation, national road safety organizations, government agencies, private companies, and individuals. The objective is to encourage drivers to use extra caution in work zones, but it is also an opportunity for construction professionals to identify risks and come up with safety strategies.
The Em Dash: ChatGPT Confessions

3 weeks ago | connectedworld.com | Laura Black

Last night, I was in a heated debate with some friends from my women’s club about none other than ChatGPT, and I think it is applicable for any construction professional who is currently or who is planning to use ChatGPT to write emails, briefs, or other documentation for either work or personal purposes. We were reading applications for our scholarship committee and tried to spot when an applicant used ChatGPT.