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September 28, 2023 | Industrialized construction

5 construction technology firms snare funding

Prefabricated home builder Mighty Buildings, construction software interoperability firm Agave, an architecture and engineering technology platform Pirros, and construction management software firm IVO have recently raised funding.

#contech #startup #aecbusiness

September 28, 2023 | Smart construction

Construction Productivity is a Process Problem, Not People: Here’s How Autonomy Helps

The construction industry has made significant efforts in innovation and productivity over the last several years alone. When Autodesk analyzed collaboration data trends on the Autodesk Construction Cloud platform, they found that the time it took to close issues was six days faster between 2021 and 2022 – representing a 12% improvement in time savings.

#contech #productivity #collaboration #digitalization #aecbusiness

September 27, 2023 | Smart construction

Best Construction Project Management Software of 2023

U.S. News 360 Reviews created a list of the best construction project management software based on extensive research on the software’s capabilities. The reviewers also consulted with experts in the field.

#contech #constructionmanagement #software #aecbusiness

September 27, 2023 | Smart construction

Nemetschek Group’s Digital Twin for the Entire Building Lifecycle

Nemetschek propels the AEC industry’s digital transformation by offering an umbrella solution across the building lifecycle.

#contech #digitaltwin #aecbusiness

September 27, 2023 | Industrialized construction

Cross-Laminated Timber Reaches new Heights: Why use CLT in Construction?

The article discusses the growing popularity of Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) in construction and highlights Arauco’s efforts to promote CLT production in Chile.

#contech #CLT #masstimber #aecbusiness

September 26, 2023 | Smart construction

Data-Driven Architecture: Delving into 4 Building Information Tools

ArchDaily has selected some tools and platforms that demonstrate the possibilities of applying building information and data software in architecture, taking advantage of technological innovations.

#contech #AI #BIM #aecbusiness

September 26, 2023 | Industrialized construction

How Dusty Robotics is Transforming Construction with Robotics and AI

Tessa Lau, Dusty Robotics CEO and Founder, discusses what sets Dusty Robotics apart and examines how their flagship product, the FieldPrinter, transforms construction practices.

#contech #robotics #aecbusiness

September 25, 2023 | Smart construction

How Revit-Dynamo Automation Improves BIM Productivity

BIM and automation of repetitive processes lie at the core of Construction 4.0. This article is a great introduction to using Dynamo in Revit to automate BIM workflows.

#contech #BIM #automation #aecbusiness

September 25, 2023 | Industrialized construction

Building more, building greener. How robots can help the construction sector grow bigger and more sustainable

The idea of automation has been sensitive in the construction industry, while others, such as the automotive industry, embraced the robot revolution years ago.

#contech #robotics #aecbusiness

September 25, 2023 | Industrialized construction

How Machine Control Help Construction Professionals Regain Control of Project Accuracy and Waste

“On average, 52% of all rework globally is caused by poor data and missed communication,” says Brad Viernow, OEM director for North America Heavy Construction at Leica Geosystems.

#contech #machinecontrol #aecbusiness

September 25, 2023 | Business development

Top 35 Engineering Architecture Firms for 2023

Jacobs, AECOM, Alfa Tech, Burns & McDonnell, and Ramboll top the rankings of the largest US engineering architecture (EA) firms for nonresidential buildings and multifamily buildings work, as reported in Building Design+Construction’s 2023 Giants 400 Report.

#contech #AEC #aecbusiness

September 25, 2023 | Smart construction

The time is now to protect your firm from ransomware attacks

Contractors are prime targets for hacks, but there are essential steps business owners can take to protect themselves, writes Stel Valavanis, the founder and CEO of onShore Security, a Chicago-based cybersecurity firm.

#contech #cybersecurity #security #aecbusiness

September 25, 2023 | Smart construction

Top construction events and trade shows to attend in Europe for 2023-2024

No matter your schedule, LetsBuild recommends you attend at least one of the following construction events in 2023 and 2024.

#contech #event #aecbusiness

September 22, 2023 | AI

Addendum to: Top AI-Powered Tools for the Building Industry

aec+tech added these AI tools for AEC to its initial list.

#contech #AI #aecbusiness

September 21, 2023 | Smart construction

The path to a streamlined tendering processes

Digitalization expedites the tendering process, providing contractors with more time to secure work. Contractors can streamline their processes and save time by automating send-outs and creating trade packages with just a few clicks. This allows them to easily send inquiries to subcontractors and greatly reduce the effort required.

#contech #aecbusiness

September 21, 2023 | AI

NIBS panelists hash out AI adoption

Consigli, a Milford, Massachusetts-based general contractor, recognizes opportunities for AI adoption. “In buildings, there’s a lot of materials that go into a 20,000-square-foot building. There’s, for example, 3.6 kilometers of piping or cable trays, or 17 kilometers of pipe, and so we can use AI to reduce material usage,” says Roger Grant, VP of building technology.

#contech #AI #aecbusiness

September 21, 2023 | Smart construction

Seven Ways Construction Technologists Can Build Toward Interoperability

The construction industry needs to become more efficient, and here are some ways technologists can kickstart that process.

#contech #aecbusiness

September 18, 2023 | Smart construction

Cloud Collaboration Builds Consensus and Drives Progress in Oslo’s Urban Renewal

Skanska and partners used Autodesk Forma on one of Europe’s biggest urban renewal projects in Oslo. In parallel with traditional design and analysis tools, they tested the designs in a 3D site model, comparing it to municipal building standards. They could quickly optimize aspects of the project—including daylight, noise, and wind—saving time while providing full transparency to all stakeholders.

#contech #BIM #cloud #aec #urbandesign #aecbusiness

September 18, 2023 | AI

Vision Setting and Problem Solving: AI in Architecture Is Changing Design

AI in architecture is gaining traction with tools to automate aspects of image generation, schematic design, urban planning, interior layout, and more. This article features seven solution examples.

#contech #AI #aecbusiness

September 17, 2023 | Business development

Building Leader Institute – Enroll Now for Oct 19 Start

12 monthly 3-hour seminars build the understanding and skills to improve your leadership and communications performance and accelerate your career development. The small, mixed-AEC group ensures individual focus and comfortable, full engagement.

#contech #leadership #training #aecbusiness