Category: Artificial Intelligence
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Sweco Boosts Construction Productivity and Quality with AI
Artificial intelligence is a much-hyped technology, but there are only a handful of real-life implementations in construction. Sweco is one of the first in the world to showcase the use of machine learning in structural design. Farinha Ricardo Farinha, BIM Application Development Manager at Sweco, mentions three challenges of the conservative construction industry: “The productivity…
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CHAOS Architects Engages Citizens in the Smart City
In this podcast episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Natalia Rincón and Johanna Suortti of CHAOS Architects, a smart city AI platform startup. CHAOS Architects say that current smart cities are missing a key element: “The smart city is very good at tracking but not very good at listening. We are still missing one ingredient. A city…
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AI and Machine Learning in Construction – Three Presentations
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are emerging technologies in construction. Here are three presentations on possible applications and implications of AI. Tim Chapman, ARUP Amongst other things, Mr Chapman looks at AI applications, such as business case planning design, procurement and construction operations. Autodesk University The Rise of the AI: Impact of AI and Machine Learning…
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From Data to Business Value
Everybody in construction is talking about digitalization. Markku Moilanen, Executive Director at Ramboll Group, says that it’s just one facet of the industry’s change: “The way we think about design and consulting as businesses could soon become obsolete. Value chains will be reconfigured and new businesses will enter the market.” Existing companies must change, and…
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BLOK, a Wired UK Hottest 100 Housing Market Startup, Gets Funding from a Renowned Group of Investors
Blok, listed as one of the Hottest 100 European Startups by Wired UK, has secured several renowned investors to promote the company’s product development and marketing in its second round of financing. The Helsinki-based startup company aims to revolutionize the housing market through automation and artificial intelligence. Blok believes that the future of the housing…
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Forerunners Connect with Startups at ReCoTech – Interview with Anssi Salonen
ReCoTech is a SLUSH side event that will bring together real estate and construction forerunners and startups on November 30. I had the pleasure of meeting with Anssi Salonen, Project Manager at RAKLI, and learning more about the event. RAKLI is the Finnish Association of Building Owners and Construction Clients. Its members are the most…