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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The Em Dash: ChatGPT Confessions

3 days 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.
Preparing for the Next Era of Construction

1 week ago | connectedworld.com | Peggy Smedley

By now we have all heard about the Trump Administration’s tariffs and other changing economic factors and how it will have an impact on the construction industry. Truthfully, it is a constantly changing, moving target, and in just a few short months, there have certainly been ups and downs. For today’s blog, let’s look at what all these market changes will mean to the construction industry and the industries that supply materials.
All about the IoT and Gen AI

2 weeks ago | connectedworld.com | Peggy Smedley

The IoT (Internet of Things) has been around for decades—and here at Connected World we have been covering the space since before Kevin Ashton uttered the three-word phrase. I am sure many of you are asking who? That is how fast things change, and we move to the next acronym(s). Now we are hearing all about gen AI (artificial intelligence) and how it is going to completely alter the way we work.
Building an AI Case to Prevent Distracted Driving

2 weeks ago | connectedworld.com | Peggy Smedley

Construction injuries cost the industry roughly $11.5 billion per year, according to the National Institutes of Health. One type of concern and collision the industry must consider is car crashes. These collisions can cause harm to those working on road construction projects—and they can also cause serious dangers for those driving to and from sites. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, so it’s a perfect time to reexamine the risks associated with driving distracted while working.
Infrastructure: Foundation, Facts, and the Future

2 weeks ago | connectedworld.com | Laura Black

Infrastructure has been a hot topic in the past couple of weeks, as ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) has released its Infrastructure Report Card—something Peggy Smedley has reported on here on the blog and on The Peggy Smedley Show in depth. There has been much progress made, and yet there is still much work to be done. Let’s review the foundation, the facts, and the future of infrastructure. The FoundationInfrastructure is the foundation and the lifeblood of communities.
Hannover Messe Manufacturing in 2025: Gen AI Is Taking Center Stage - Connected World

3 weeks ago | connectedworld.com | Peggy Smedley

Microsoft in Action at Hannover Messe Gen AI (generative artificial intelligence) is here for many industries. In fact, 80% of manufacturing customers are considering using gen AI in their manufacturing operations and in their business processes—and it will fundamentally transform the factory floor and change how frontline workers interact with data. Certainly, this will be
2025 Infrastructure Report Card

3 weeks ago | connectedworld.com | Peggy Smedley

From energy to broadband, our nation has many categories of critical infrastructure that need to be strong and secure. Our infrastructure impacts every American, every community, and even every industrial process. Good, reliable, and resilient infrastructure has a positive impact on our lives, while weak infrastructure will certainly have dire consequences.
Research Helps Rebuild with Resilience

3 weeks ago | connectedworld.com | Laura Black

If we want to rebuild our infrastructure, we must consider a few key factors, chiefly innovation, which is something I explored in-depth last week. However, another key factor we must consider as we are rebuilding infrastructure and cities is resilience. The statistics are telling. We know of the 10 years with the most natural disasters, nine were in the last decade.
Rebuilding Infrastructure with 4D Models

3 weeks ago | connectedworld.com | Peggy Smedley

The demands of rebuilding U.S. infrastructure continue to grow. FMI Corp.’s 2025 Civil Infrastructure Construction Index shows the first quarter 2025 index increased to 57.7% from 50.3% in the fourth quarter of 2024. This marks the 10th quarter of expansion. Still, there are challenges.
Innovation to Solve Infrastructure Challenges

1 month ago | connectedworld.com | Laura Black

Today, the ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) announced the launch of its 2025 Infrastructure Report Card, and it has me thinking about innovation in infrastructure and what that means for the construction industry in the years to come. For those who follow the report card, it is released every four years, and 2021 was the first time we saw the overall GPA out of the D range. Achieving a C- in 2021 was progress, and now in 2025, the overall GPA is a C.