Tag: Construction
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Construction Tech Communication and WDBE with Aarni Heiskanen
In this episode of WDBE Talks, Vappu Id of KIRAHub interviews Aarni Heiskanen. They discuss communication, construction tech, and the World of Digital Built Environment WDBE Summit. The discussion topics include: Aarni’s career path Why great construction stories often remain untold and how to fix it Examples of good communicators Memorable WDBE moments What WDBE…
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Materials, Fixtures, & Finishes – 7 Ways to Get the Best for Your Construction Project
Whether building from the ground up or renovating an existing space, a construction project will require you to make a plethora of decisions. Chief among these is selecting the building blocks of the project itself — the materials, fixtures, and finishes. The items you choose for your project will not only impact the final look…
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The Numbers Behind Inefficient Construction Practices and Other News
Here are our smart construction updates from February 2023. Buildots just published a report analyzing quantitative data from 64 global construction projects and identifying common inefficiencies in current construction processes. The data came from Buildots’ datasets. Here’s a snapshot of the indicators: Area Utilization: 46% This is the percentage of available areas that are worked…
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Introducing the Gold Medalists of the Construction Startup Competition
The 2022 Construction Startup Competition winners presented their solutions at the Pitchday during Procore´s Groundbreak conference in New Orleans. Of the eight winners, Automatic Construction, Carbon Limit, Exodigo, and Soil Connect took home the gold medals in their category. I had a chance to chat with their teams after the results were announced. Automatic Construction The startup has devised…
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The Construction Startup Competition – An Interview with Ibon Iribar
The Construction Startup Competition 2022 allowed innovative teams from around the globe to showcase their solutions to leading industry developers and investors. I sat down with Ibon Iribar of CEMEX Ventures to discuss the competition and its value to the industry. Ibon Iribar is an investment and open innovation advisor at CEMEX Ventures. The company organized the…
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The BUILDCHAIN Project Enhances Data Exchange and Transparency in the EU Construction Industry
Trace Labs, a WEB 3 developer, joins the EU’s efforts to create a smarter and more sustainable built environment with the BUILDCHAIN project. With its 11 EU partners, Trace Labs aims to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and increase transparency and trust in construction. Efficient, transparent, and trusted data exchange is a powerful tool for driving sustainability, resilience, and energy efficiency in…
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10 Wise Construction Quotes to Inspire Your Next Project
For millennia, humans have created structures and buildings, altering our environments to bring protection, comfort, and connection. While the construction methods and tools have changed over time, the reasoning and motivations behind why we build remain constant. As we look to the future of building and design, we can learn from and be inspired by…
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Commercial Building Construction Sequence | Storee Construction
Whether it’s a new apartment building downtown or a mixed-use facility in the suburbs, a lot has to happen before that ceremonial golden shovel is plunged into the earth. While everyone notices the excavators, cranes, and chain-link fences at the site, months and even years went into the planning. It’s all part of the commercial…
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Commercial Building Construction Sequence | Storee Construction
Whether it’s a new apartment building downtown or a mixed-use facility in the suburbs, a lot has to happen before that ceremonial golden shovel is plunged into the earth. While everyone notices the excavators, cranes, and chain-link fences at the site, months and even years went into the planning. It’s all part of the commercial…
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Agile Project Management in the Construction Industry
The linear workflows used in the construction industry, such as the RIBA plan of work, have a history of starting when the previous phases end. The stages in these workflows are often distinct and sequential, and it might be difficult or expensive to go back after a stage is finished. Design reviews are required in…