TECHNOLOGY
Stephen Westley , Director at Global Mobile Communications , explains the benefits of employing rugged devices as an increasing number of construction firms turn to mobile . Global Mobile Communications has recently collaborated with DEWALT to produce a rugged device aimed at professionals working in the construction industry .
moderate or high priority . The growing dependence on mobile technology can be seen throughout construction businesses , as managers rely on the technology to deliver everything from field communications to asset management and automated workflow efficiency .
TOUGH ENOUGH Anyone working in the construction industry can tell you they spend more time out of the office than in it .
Construction workers are often out on different sites and dealing with changing conditions all day , yet they require the same mobile functionality as their office-based counterparts . Unfortunately , however , the latest iPhone and Samsung devices used by their colleagues tucked up in their offices are not durable enough for the construction site .
For construction workers , a device must be able to withstand the daily life of a foreman working on site all
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