Category: Smart Construction
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The Moment of Truth – AEC Business
What is the moment of truth of a construction project? It is when an on-site worker enters the jobsite to start doing whatever they plan to do. It is the culmination of a long process that started years ago and the start of a process that will end decades from now. That idea came to…
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BuiltWorlds Expands Global Innovators List to Recognize the Industry’s Growing Appetite for Change
Innovation in the construction industry is evolving rapidly, and BuiltWorlds’ fifth annual Global Innovators list is a testament to this transformation. The 2024 edition of the list has expanded from 50 to 75 companies, reflecting the industry’s increasing drive and capacity for adopting groundbreaking technologies and methodologies. Celebrating a New Era of Innovation Each year,…
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How Finns Cut Construction Lead Times in Half
How can Finnish contractors build apartment buildings in record time without sacrificing quality or worker well-being? A recent Q&A panel provided some answers. The post How Finns Cut Construction Lead Times in Half appeared first on AEC Business. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Digitalization Done Right: Insights from Quickbase’s Robert Salaj
I sat down with Robert Salaj, the director of the Customer Advisory Team at Quickbase, to discuss how construction companies can successfully digitalize their business processes. Robert shared insights from his extensive 20+ year career in lean Six Sigma process improvement and his decade-long experience in the construction industry. The industry faces several pressing challenges,…
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Onboarding Subcontractors with ShareFile – AEC Business
Construction is perhaps one of the most networked industries, with contractual relationships changing from project to project. Because of this, a general contractor (GC) frequently needs to onboard new subcontractors or trade partners and requires a simple, efficient process for managing documents and minimizing risk. Why systematizing onboarding pays Construction still includes a lot of…
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The Rise of Health and Well-Being within Real Estate
William Stewart’s WDBE 2024 keynote in Tallinn was titled “The Rise of Health and Well-Being within Real Estate and Its Implementation within Business Models.” William is a Health and Well-being Advisor at Ekkist, the UK’s first health and well-being consultancy for the built environment. He advises developers on prioritizing health and well-being in their buildings’…
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Building the Future with Digital Twins
Amy Peck’s WDBE 2024 keynote, held on October 3, 2024, in Helsinki, discussed digital transformation in the built environment and digital twin as its key concept. Digital twins are rapidly driving the digital transformation within the AEC industry. They are emerging as critical tools in enabling smart buildings and, ultimately, smart cities. Digital twins offer…
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Why Attend InfraBIM Open 2025?
InfraBIM Open 2025 is your opportunity to lead, learn, and thrive in the digital transformation of the built environment. Taking place in Tampere, Finland, from February 3–5, this global event is where the world’s top minds in digital construction converge to redefine leadership in the infrastructure industry. Here’s why you can’t afford to miss it.…
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A Platform Approach to the Productivity Challenge in Construction
In this episode of the AEC Business Podcast, I welcome Robert Salaj, Customer Advisory Team Director at Quickbase, to discuss the transformative impact of digital construction. We discuss these topics: Robert’s extensive 20+ year career in lean Six Sigma process improvement, his decade-long experience in the construction industry, and his current role at Quickbase The…
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From Opinions to Facts: The Surprising Power of Data
How can having real-life data change the way we design or plan? When I worked as an architect, I designed workplaces based on assumptions and previous experience, considering the client’s wants and needs. What would have happened if I had developed my design by studying actual behavioral and performance data? The Lunchroom Table Case Study…