Tag: Construction
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AEC TechTV – Episode 1
The first episode of AEC TechTV is hosted by Aarni Heiskanen and Paul Wilkinson. The Program 01:07 Immersive collaborative VR in AEC / Aarni Heiskanen 06:07 Good data for the public good / Paul Wilkinson 12:30 BIM and FM / Karl Fitzpatrick, Auckland Airport 18:40 The AEC Hackathon Online / Damon Hernandez, the AEC Hackathon…
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Engineering, Architecture, and Modern Technology – An Interview with Dr. Jakob Strømann-Andersen
We sat down with Dr. Jakob Strømann-Andersen of Henning Larsen’s Sustainability Engineering Department. Our talk covered the need for interdisciplinary research, sustainable practice, and how technology will lead change in the years ahead. Can you tell us a bit about your professional background and what you’re currently working on? I’m a partner with Henning…
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Taking the Mystery Out of BIM Data Mining
Information mining as a way to affect the productivity curve in construction. Success in the AEC industry comes down to productivity. Unfortunately, as we all know from many famous studies, productivity has not changed much in the AEC industry. However, there is a deep well of potential for BIM to help show us how problems…
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AEC Business Launches AEC TechTV in September
New, game-changing technologies and trailblazing companies are redefining the future of architecture, engineering, and construction. AEC Business launches AEC TechTV, a video channel that’s on the pulse of the digital transformation. Technologies evolve much faster than our capacity to make use of them. Will technology make or break your AEC business? It is more important…
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Architecture, Robotics, and the Importance of Human Interaction – An Interview with Prof. Kathrin Dörfler
We sat down with Professor Kathrin Dörfler of the Technical University of Munich (TUM) in advance of WDBE 2020. We discussed the importance of innovation and how her research focuses on the need for practical and productive solutions when it comes to on-site support. Digital and technical innovation plays an essential role in optimizing the…
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The IRMI Construction Risk Conference (CRC) Is Going Virtual
Registration is now open for the IRMI Construction Risk Conference (CRC), which will be presented as a virtual event. Attendees will have access to two days of live-streamed sessions focused exclusively on the unique risk management challenges faced by construction companies and the nuances of properly insuring those exposures. “The health and safety of our attendees is our top priority,” said IRMI…
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Are we ready for “Big Brother” on construction sites?
As we are all embracing the new digital transformation that this current pandemic is bringing in our daily life. Will this be enough to finally drive the much-needed digital transformation in the construction industry? I certainly do feel unsettled without my international lifestyle, hopping from one industry event to another. I am very sympathetic to…
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The Future of Construction Post COVID-19 – An Interview with Aarni Heiskanen
I was recently interviewed by Fabian Saverimuttu, Business Development Consultant specializing in AEC & Manufacturing. We discussed the impact of Covid-19 on the construction industry, what is needed to survive, and forecast what the future will look like for this sector. FS: It’s been about 18 months since our last interview. How have you been…
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Buildots Raises $16 million as It Brings AI Computer Vision to Construction Management
Buildots announced today that it had secured $16 million in funding to leverage the power of AI to track, analyze and provide actionable data for construction project teams. The company uses hardhat-mounted 360° cameras to seamlessly determine the exact status of an ongoing project and provides invaluable insight to contractors. The $3 million seed and…
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Embedding Better Urban Living – An Interview with Annalise Johns
We sat down with Annalise Johns, Housing Lead of Connected Places Catapult to find out a little more about her work in the built environment, health, and regeneration. We discussed the challenges facing those operating in the industry, and what COVID-19 has revealed about how the sector is structured. Can you tell us a bit…