Skanska USA uses machine learning for field data analysis

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Skanska USA is expanding deployment of Newmetrix machine-learning tools for organizing and analyzing photo, video and voice data collected from drones, smartphones and other Internet-connected devices on construction sites.The collaboration is a result of a partnership developed under the Skanska Innovation Grant Program, a Skansa-run tech incubator and accelerator. The expanded pilot program will build off initial successes seen in analyzing data from photographs and video shot in the field.