Empowering Job Sites: Data-Driven Approaches to Safety

In this episode of AEC Traiblazers, we take a deep dive into the intersection of technology and the construction industry with Di-Ann Eisnor, a seasoned entrepreneur and current Chief Strategy Officer at WakeCap.

With a track record that spans leadership roles at Waze, Google and Crews by Core, Di-Ann brings an unparalleled understanding of how IoT is transforming job sites.

As she explains, "Construction tech is a whole different beast", one that requires new solutions to age-old challenges like safety and productivity.

Throughout the episode, Di-Ann unpacks how WakeCap’s innovations are making a measurable impact on safety and efficiency, from massive $300 billion projects to smaller initiatives, and why IoT provides the 'truth set of data' that is essential for real decision-making in the construction space.

One of the core themes we explore is the role of IoT-driven data in addressing safety issues on job sites. Di-Ann emphasizes how construction professionals have traditionally relied on fragmented, point solutions that fail to provide a holistic view of the work environment.

“The industry has been trying to get away from point solutions,” Di-Ann notes, advocating for integrated systems that track real-time data across projects. With IoT, it’s no longer about assumptions, but about systems that make recommendations based on real-time insights—a shift that is not only improving safety but also enhancing productivity and project outcomes.

For professionals in the construction tech space, understanding how to leverage this data is key to improving job site management and performance.

Di-Ann’s passion for the construction industry is deeply personal. Coming from a family of truck drivers and construction laborers, she has an intrinsic connection to the field. “I love the idea that I could do anything to make their job easier, better and safer,” she shares.

This episode is a must-listen for those who want to stay ahead of the curve in construction tech and understand the ROI potential of integrating advanced IoT solutions into their workflows.

Di-Ann also offers advice for entrepreneurs looking to enter this space, stressing the importance of achieving product-market fit and how investors are increasingly focused on the big-picture potential of construction tech startups.

If you’re serious about transforming your job site through technology, this conversation is packed with actionable insights and forward-thinking strategies.

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