The rise of the Internet of Things (IoT), which links components or systems via network connectivity, has enabled the instant transfer of data across people, projects and borders. Triax CEO Chad Hollingsworth wrote about wearable technology making mechanical contracting more productive and profitable for Contractor Magazine. Read a highlight below and read the article here (subscription required).

In addition, contractors need to be on top of the details of the jobsite to provide better customer service. As customers demand less downtime and more accountability, mechanical contractors need to shift from a reactive problem-solving mindset to a proactive one, dispatching service technicians before issues arise and arriving on-site with the right parts to fix the problem.

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