“ They [ the construction industry ] have a lot of disconnected systems,” said Bayborodin.“ They have the project management software, they have geospatial data, they have some equipment data, truck monitoring data for example. And all of this sits in different systems and never helps,” he said.
To that end, Blynk aims to centralize these aspects, offering a single platform for real-time monitoring of equipment, conditions and resources.
Key Use Cases and Offerings
Bayborodin said Blynk provides ready-to-use IoT solutions for the construction industry, focusing on several key areas, including but not limited to:
• Water Leak Detection: Continuous sensor-based monitoring with immediate leak alerts and detailed water usage patterns helps prevent costly damage.
• Energy Monitoring: Granular power consumption tracking, anomaly detection and alerts can cut waste and lower costs.
• Fleet and Asset Tracking: Real-time equipment location and usage pattern data help prevent theft, optimize machinery and potentially enable predictive maintenance.
• Safety and Security: Smart badges for personnel tracking, site access control and instant alerts for incidents and unauthorized entry enhance site security.
• Environmental Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of air quality, noise levels, dust and temperature variations, with automated threshold breach notifications, aids in compliance and risk management.
By offering a centralized dashboard, Bayborodin believes Blynk can provide contractors with real-time visibility and control to keep projects on track. The platform supports various connectivity options, including cellular, Wi-Fi, satellite and LoRa( a low-power, long-range wireless technology used for transmitting small amounts of data over vast distances), making it suitable for diverse jobsite environments.
Differentiation in the Market
According to Bayborodin, Blynk differentiates itself by offering a platform that can integrate data from various monitoring systems into a single interface, unlike many point solutions that require separate applications.
“ We haven’ t seen any system that would combine all of this data into a single one [ interface ],” he said.
He also pointed to Blynk’ s experience with multi-connectivity and support for a wide range of devices as a key advantage. The platform is designed to be sensor and connectivity agnostic, allowing for seamless integration with existing systems and scalability.
“ Not many companies in the construction space have the experience with … multiconnectivity, multi-types of devices. But this is our core kind of expertise. We can connect anything with any connectivity type, and we can bring the data, and we can work with this data. So, I think that’ s unique,” he added.
The Role of AI and Machine Learning
While acknowledging the buzz around artificial intelligence( AI), Bayborodin clarified the distinction between AI and machine learning. He stressed that for either to be effective in construction, a significant amount of data( think six months or more) needs to be harvested and analyzed.
8 May 9, 2025 www. contractorshotline. com