Category: Bulletin
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Whatever Happened to XR in Construction?
In this episode of Chat AEC Tech, the panelists discuss the use of extended reality (XR) in the AEC industry, focusing on applications that use special hardware like headsets for mixed, augmented, and virtual reality. The panelists share their experiences with mixed, augmented, and virtual reality but struggle to find use cases where the technology…
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Near-Zero Carbon Cement Powers Sustainable 3D-Printed Homes
Eco Material Technologies and Hive 3D have unveiled the first 3D-printed homes using near-zero carbon cement as part of a housing project called The Casitas @ The Halles. The homes, ranging from 400 to 900 square feet, are constructed using Eco Material’s durable, longer-lasting cement called PozzoCEM Vite®. The cement replaces 100% of traditional Portland…
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A Study on Automating Subcontractor Management for Greater Success
A recent study by Dodge Construction Network and GCPay reveals that automation and digital transformation in managing subcontractors can significantly enhance productivity, profitability, and cost performance for general contractors. The study shows that currently, 34% of general contractors have automated less than half of their subcontractor management processes. Many still rely on outdated solutions, which…
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Chat AEC Tech: AI in Construction
Earlier this month, I invited a group of industry experts to discuss AI in the construction industry. The recorded discussion is the inaugural episode of Chat AEC Tech. You can watch the recording on YouTube. The panelists were: We exchanged experiences on the use of generative AI and discussed a recent industry report. Martyn talked…
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Suffolk Technologies Launches Its Annual BOOST Program for Startups
Suffolk Technologies, a VC firm focused on funding companies that address built environment challenges, has opened applications for its fourth BOOST program. The six-week intensive accelerator program aims to propel growth in built world startups, providing them with the necessary tools to revolutionize the industry. Participants will gain direct access to jobsites, deep operational insights,…
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The Must-Attend High-Rise Construction Seminar in Helsinki on June 13
The High-Rise – Northern Exposure seminar on June 13, 2023, is the highlight of the summer for anyone who wants to keep up to date with the latest trends and technologies in high-rise construction. The organizers have invited some of the industry’s absolute best to Helsinki to share their experiences and answer the burning questions…
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Downtime Talk Podcast Features Aarni Heiskanen
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We Partner with Chicago Build 2023
We’re delighted to announce our partnership with Chicago Build, the leading construction & design show in the Midwest. Chicago Build will be taking over McCormick Place on October 11-12 and is currently allocating prime booths at no extra cost. Exhibit at the leading construction & design show to: Prime exhibition space is selling fast, so…
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Construction Startup Competition 2023 Launched
Cemex Ventures, Cemex’s corporate venture capital and open innovation unit, kicks off its Construction Startup Competition 2023, which is the biggest competition in the construction industry for startups. The application phase for the competition will be open until July 2, 2023. Cemex Ventures is joined in its 7th Competition edition by prominent leaders such as…
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A New Digital Twin for an Existing Bridge
The smartBRIDGE Hamburg project devised a digital twin of a 1970s bridge using open BIM technologies. Allplan and Solibri were instrumental in developing the twin that enables the Hamburg Port Authority, HPA, to maintain the critical infrastructure asset predictively. Built in 1974, the Köhlbrand Bridge is Germany’s second-longest road bridge and one of its busiest.…