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November 20, 2023 | Smart construction

Autodesk tools to get wider access to GIS data

Esri-Autodesk strategic alliance aims to unify GIS and BIM by integrating ArcGIS Basemaps and ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World layers into Autodesk’s products.

#contech #GIS #aecbusiness

November 20, 2023 | AI

New Tool for Building and Fixing Roads and Bridges: Artificial Intelligence

In the state of Pennsylvania, where 13% of its bridges have been deemed structurally unsound, engineers are relying on AI to create lighter concrete blocks for new constructions. Another project uses AI to create a highway wall that can not only reduce the noise from cars, but also absorb some of the greenhouse gas emissions from vehicular traffic.

#contech #AI #aecbusiness

November 20, 2023 | AI

Autodesk Event Focuses on AI, Interoperability

At Autodesk University, the company announced AI features across multiple construction software products—but the real story may be interoperability.

#contech #AI #aecbusiness

November 19, 2023 | Smart construction

Construction industry consortium to conduct study into feasibility of digital product passports

A Spanish-Norwegian consortium, with backing from an extensive collection of industrial stakeholders, will analyze the feasibility of an EU database outlined in the Construction Products Regulation. The purpose is to outline a digital product passport that meets the digital information needs of regulators, producers, and others in the construction value chain.

#contech #aecbusiness

November 19, 2023 | Industrialized construction

Automated construction platform for a solar project in Arizona desert

Terabase Energy has successfully completed its first commercial solar installation project using its Terafab Automated Construction Platform, improving labor productivity by 25%.

#contech #automation #robotics #aecbusiness

November 19, 2023 | Smart construction

How robotic animals are adding a new dimension to project sites

Robot technology and robotic animals provide the greatest benefit for construction on hazardous or unknown terrain.

#contech #robotics #aecbusiness

November 16, 2023 | Business development

‘Each day comes with surprises,’ project manager says

‘There isn’t one day that ever goes the way it was originally planned; each day comes with surprises and changes,’ says Kristina Leighty of MGAC. She sees it as one of the benefits of working in construction. Some think the opposite.

#contech #aecbusiness

November 16, 2023 | Smart construction

Contech surpasses $30B in total venture funding

The construction technology sector has surpassed $30 billion in cumulative venture funding since 2014, continuing its streak of major growth, according to Foundamental.

#contech #startups #aecbusiness

November 16, 2023 | Smart construction

Mobile mapping: Advancing the possibilities for building documentation

NavVis in turning building documentation into fully 3D digital environments with comprehensive spatial data that can be made accessible anywhere, anytime.

#contech #realitycapture #aecbusiness

November 15, 2023 | Smart construction

Reality capture link for Autodesk Construction Cloud

Amrax Metaroom which uses the LiDAR sensor on the Apple iPhone Pro and iPad Pro to capture real-world spaces, has been integrated with Autodesk Construction Cloud.

#contech #realitycapture #aecbusiness

November 15, 2023 | AI

AI-powered robots a gamechanger for faster, safer construction

UBC Faculty of Applied Science researchers are transforming construction vehicles — think cranes, forklifts and excavators — into smart construction robots powered by AI.

#contech #AI #robotics #aecbusiness

November 14, 2023 | AI

Evolving your AEC Toolbox with Autodesk AI

A look at how Autodesk is advancing AI in its software and how AI supports workflows, decision-making, and better project outcomes for AEC teams.

#contech #AI #BIM #aecbusiness

November 14, 2023 | Extended reality

Autodesk Workshop XR launches for AEC collaboration

Autodesk has introduced Autodesk Workshop XR, an AEC-focused immersive design review workspace connected to its construction management platform, Autodesk Construction Cloud. With ‘automatically connected’ data from ACC, there is no need to prep models. Meta Quest 3 is the recommended VR hardware, but the Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest Pro are also supported. A functional desktop app is in beta, and there are plans for mobile, including the Apple iPad.

#contech #aecbusiness

November 13, 2023 | Smart construction

Good construction data practice is critical to efficiency

Over 90% of construction data remains unused. Jennifer Thompson of MachineMax explores how the industry can unlock its full potential.

#contech #data #aecbusiness

November 13, 2023 | Industrialized construction

Will hydrogen fuel cells make it into construction equipment? Opinion is divided

Hydrogen internal combustion engines are showing promise, with several companies unveiling plans to produce dedicated H2 or fuel-agnostic ICE engines – among them JCB, Perkins and Cummins.

#contech #aecbusiness

November 12, 2023 | Smart construction

How Companies Think About Data

Understanding the fundamentals of using data: HBR presents three charts that offer a quick overview of how companies think about data.

#contech #data #strategy #aecbusiness

November 12, 2023 | Smart construction

Is your data strategy ready for gen AI? LOB leaders may disagree

Analytics and IT decision-makers are feeling the pressure to implement a unified data strategy and better data management to support generative AI efforts.

#contech #aecbusiness

November 12, 2023 | Industrialized construction

Why offsite construction should be leading the digital revolution

David Johnson of Volumetric Building Companies looks at some of the applications for digitizing construction and why there is such a good fit with offsite and MMC.

#contech #prefab #aecbusiness

November 12, 2023 | Extended reality

The Future of XR in the AEC Industry

The second part of this series takes a look at some of the available XR tools for the AEC industry, as well as the AR/VR trends that this industry is witnessing.

#contech #AR #VR #aecbusiness

November 12, 2023 | Extended reality

XR Tools and Trends for the AEC Industry

The article explores how XR is changing the AEC landscape and empowering professionals as AR and VR technologies are helping to bridge the physical and digital realms.

#contech #AR #VR #aecbusiness