Category: Bulletin
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A Preconstruction Tool Receives Fast Company’s Innovation by Design Award
JE Dunn Construction’s innovative preconstruction tool, Align, was honored with Fast Company’s 2024 Innovation by Design award in the large business category this July. Developed in collaboration with design and technology consultant Crema, Align can revolutionize how the industry handles project cost estimation and budgeting. It eliminates much of the initial uncertainty and stress typically…
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Buildots Merges Automated and Manual Task Management
Buildots has released a new Integrated Tracking feature that supports unified tracking of both automated and manually-recorded tasks on mobile and desktop devices. The new feature allows project teams to use AI for automated progress tracking while enabling professionals to log and verify tasks that require human oversight, such as checking for electrical wiring in…
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A Munich Symposium & Expo on AI for the Built World
The Georg Nemetschek Institute announced the AI Symposium & Expo on Artificial Intelligence for the Built World, which will be held in Munich from September 10 to 12, 2024. The conference, hosted by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and TUM Venture Labs, will bring together leading academic researchers, industry professionals, and innovative startups to discuss the opportunities and…
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WDBE 2024
The seventh WDBE will take place on October 3-4, 2024, in Helsinki and Tallinn. The post WDBE 2024 appeared first on AEC Business. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Building an Innovative Bridge with BIM
Infrastructure construction has caught up with and surpassed building construction when it comes to the systematic use of BIM, at least in Finland. A shining example is the Kruunusilta bridge, under construction in Helsinki. Kruunusilta won this year’s Tekla BIM Award in Finland, indicating that the project has used BIM exceptionally well. An innovative bridge…
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Three AEC Tech Conferences Coming up in Finland
The technologies driving construction are evolving perhaps faster than ever before. How do you make sense of how they could enhance your competitiveness? International AEC conferences are a great way to learn what’s now, new, and next. They also offer unique opportunities to connect with industry change-makers. I’m involved in three unique AEC tech conferences:…
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A New Study on Implementing Digital Visual Management
A new paper, “Implementing Digital Visual Management: A Case Study on Challenges and Barriers,” discusses situational management in complex infrastructure projects. It’s worth reading for anyone interested in improving project management with digital tools. A complex infrastructure project The authors interviewed nine project management professionals who worked for the client on constructing the western part…
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Will AI Completely Transform Our Use of Computers?
Last November, I received a newsletter from Bill Gates titled “AI is about to completely change how we use computers.” Gates begins his letter with a prediction: “Five years from now, you won’t have to use different apps for different tasks. You’ll simply tell your device, in everyday language, what you want to do—whether it’s…
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Key Takeaways from the Modular Advantage Workshop
I invited experts from the modular construction industry to discuss strategies for business success in modular construction, particularly for housing projects. The panel included Andrew Staniforth, CEO of Assembly; Guido Maciocci, Founder of AecFoundry; Henry Salo, CEO of Flow Modules; and Renee Puusepp, Founder of Creatomus Solutions. I facilitated the workshop. Key Discussion Points Here…
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Are These the Next Big Names in Construction Tech?
Exploding Topics analyzes millions of searches, conversations, and mentions across the internet. It claims its trend-spotting algorithm identifies under-the-radar industries, products, and categories months or years before they take off. Recently, it published a list of “20 Construction Companies & Startups with Big Potential.” Some companies have seen “exploding” search growth, suggesting that their products…