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Workers give construction’s slow tech adoption a thumbs down

Construction is viewed as “the least technologically competent” by workers, according to a new study.

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May 10, 2023 | Smart construction


Why Builders use BIM for Cost Savings

BIM technologies and BIM services are greatly benefitting the business of construction, and not just for large firms. Learn how exactly in this Viewpoint feature.

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May 10, 2023 | Smart construction


Why Construction AI, Autodesk Forma and Emerging Intelligent Tools Are Not Skynet

“After stripping away apocalyptic predictions about AI and hype around ChatGPT, the many artificial intelligence products coming to market for construction are practical tools, not existential threats,” writes Charles Rathmann of ForConstructionPros.

#contech #AI #aecbusiness

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May 9, 2023 | AI


A Case (Study) for Off-Site Construction in Home Building

California builder Hallmark Communities and prefab panel manufacturer Agorus team up to assemble six attached townhomes in three days

#contech #prefab #aecbusiness

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May 6, 2023 | Industrialized construction


Digitizing in tough times: ‘Support users, not systems’

Interest rate increases and inflation hit the Swedish economy hard. As a result, construction and civil engineering company Peab had to assess projects more rigorously, with strategic IT investment at the center of every decision. CIO Klas Antoni explains.

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May 6, 2023 | Industrialized construction


Windover Construction: New Ways to Use Drones for Inspections and Quality Control

Massachusetts-based Windover Construction began flying drones to capture comprehensive data of its sites 7 years ago. Since then, the firm has found several profitable uses for UAVs.

#contech #drones #aecbusiness

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May 6, 2023 | Smart construction


Generative AI Meets Construction and The Benefit is Focus

“While it can be easy to get caught up in societal-level musings about the impact of this technology, it is important to stay grounded, and to realize that in our industry, generative AI is already in play,” writes René Morkos, the founder of ALICE Technologies.

#contech #AI #aecbusiness

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May 5, 2023 | AI


Adaptis’ proprietary, AI-driven software enables circularity in construction

Within a year since launching, Adaptis has raised $2 million from investors in Canada and the U.S. who specialize in cleantech, deeptech and renewable energy.

#contech #AI #aecbusiness

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May 5, 2023 | AI


Construction Loves Contech. The Relationship Hasn’t Always Been So Smooth.

“Skeptics may point out that while there were over a thousand construction tech startups formed in the past decade, there are still only a dozen or so that have grown beyond $25 million in sales,” says Gregg Wallace of VC firm Building Ventures.

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May 5, 2023 | Smart construction


Getting to know… CyBe: 3D Concrete Printing meets Grasshopper!

CyBe, a Dutch technology company, is taking 3D concrete printing to the next level with the help of Grasshopper and ShapeDiver!

#contech #3dprinting #aecbusiness

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May 3, 2023 | Industrialized construction


Building firms among most likely to be hit by cyber fraud

Only 21% of UK construction businesses have board members taking responsibility for cyber security – a lower rate than almost every other sector. 5% of building firms were victims of cyber fraud in the past year.

#contech #cybersecurity #aecbusiness

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May 2, 2023 | Smart construction


Modular without the factory: Modulous’ plan to turn offsite building on its head

Modulous, the modular startup, does not own any factories. Instead, it offers its patented design and feasibility software, which creates customized development options based on Modulous’ kit of parts solution.

#contech #prefab #aecbusiness

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May 2, 2023 | Industrialized construction


Get creative to solve the productivity riddle

“If we are going to improve construction productivity, we need to think more creatively,” writes Claire Smith, Editor at New Civil Engineering.

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May 2, 2023 | Industrialized construction


New AI tools poised to revolutionize 3D engineering

AI brings value anywhere there is a massive volume of data, and the 3D engineering space is no exception, writes Eric Vinchon, VP at Tech Soft 3D.

#contech #aecbusiness #AI

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May 1, 2023 | AI


See how different reality mapping technologies perform in the field

The Oracle Industry Lab worked with several leading construction and engineering companies on a groundbreaking, first-of-its-kind experiment to explore what combination of tool, process, and team are best for conducting reality mapping on a construction project site.

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April 29, 2023 | Smart construction


BIM and Digital Collaboration delivering nuclear quality at Hinkley Point C

Hinkley Point C is the first UK nuclear power station to be constructed in over a generation. BYLOR, a joint venture responsible for the main civil engineering, chose very early on to use IFC.

#contech #BIM #aecbusiness

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April 29, 2023 | Smart construction


How technology is delivering sustainable construction

Leveraging new technology is part of the solution that can help make teams more knowledgeable and connected to make a difference and reduce carbon emissions in construction.

#contech #sustainability #aecbusiness

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April 28, 2023 | Smart construction


Hexagon study shows construction firms ‘embracing autonomous tech at unprecedented rates’

A new study by tech company Hexagon has found that 84% of technology decision-makers at general contracting firms across North America, the UK, and Australia have adopted some form of autonomous technology in the last year to address key business challenges.

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April 28, 2023 | Smart construction


Is artificial intelligence out to steal your construction job?

International Construction set out to discover the meaning of AI for construction professionals with the help of experts.

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April 28, 2023 | AI


Blind Ambition: Insights from a blind architect on universal design

Since losing his sight, architect Chris Downey is out to prove that design is a vision far beyond the eyes.

#contech #accessibility #aecbusiness

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April 28, 2023 | Business development


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