Category: Industrialized Construction
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The Future of 3D Printing in Construction
It has been for some time now that the concept of 3D printing has been doing rounds. The use of 3D printing in actuality, and the way it is being adapted in the construction industry, is now on the verge of being a reality for sure. Contractors and architects all over the world have started…
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Construction Robots and Drones in the Headlines
Here’s a selection of recent articles on robots and drones coming to the construction site. Watch this on The Scene “Ekso started out trying to build Iron Man suits for the military, then spread into the world of physical therapy, with powered walking suits that help people learn to walk again after strokes or accidents. Over…
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News on 3D Printing in Construction
Here are some recent articles on 3d printing in the construction industry. UAE Planning World’s First 3D Printed Office “Plans for the world’s first 3D printed building, an office in Dubai, were revealed on June 30 by the United Arab Emirates National Innovation Committee.” Source: PD&D MAGAZINE Read the whole story IS 3D PRINTING THE FUTURE…
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A Finnish Startup Takes 3D Printing of Buildings to a New Level
A Finnish startup, FIMAtec, is launching its prototype 3D printer for constructing buildings. It is the first 3D printer in the world to produce exterior and interior walls, insulation, and reinforcement, all at the same time. The printed wall complies with Western building regulations. “3D printing improves the cost-efficiency of construction, at the same time…
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How can a CNC Router Benefit your Small Business?
There has always been a school of thought which considers small businesses to be the central driver of economic growth in the UK. This was supported by recent economic data, which reported that sole traders are particularly prominent in the contemporary economy with 200,000 having established themselves in 2014. At the beginning of 2014 there…
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Lean Construction – Pull Planning Explained
In this lean construction video Jason Mayes, Chair of the Beck Lean Committee, explains what pull planning is in practice. It is one of the tools of the Last Planner® System. The post Lean Construction – Pull Planning Explained appeared first on AEC Business. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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What Kind of Businesses Need Raised Access Floors?
With energy prices shooting through the roof, new legislation calling for more efficient workforces and heightened environmental awareness causing businesses to rethink their office layouts, raised access flooring is changing the environment demands of many businesses. These floors built with metal sections are much easier to maintain, and make fixing wiring issues much quicker. But…