Tag: Construction
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A New Report Inspires Innovators to Redefine the AEC Industry
The World Economic Forum and The Boston Consulting Group recently released a report to encourage innovators redefine the AEC industry. They give recommendations and feature ten lighthouse innovation case studies to demonstrate the potential of innovation. The report is the second publication of the multi-year Future of Construction project. The first report showed how many innovations…
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The Sharing Economy for Construction – Interview with Kevin Forestell of Dozr
In this podcast interview with Kevin Forestell, Founder and CEO of Dozr, we discuss how contractors can lend and rent heavy equipment using the company’s new online service. In the construction industry, the cost of owning and operating equipment is a big factor in profitability. As the owner of a commercial landscaping company, Dozr co-founder and CEO…
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Augmented Reality for Construction Videos
I’ve been looking for information on augmented and virtual reality for construction. Here is a collection of videos that I’ve come across lately on the use of augmented reality. If you’re interested to know how you can use virtual and augmented reality for your AEC business, join me on a webinar I’ll host on February 16,…
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Building with Recycled Plastics – Interview with Jeff Mintz of Envirolastech
Plastic waste is a huge global problem and we need viable solutions. In this interview with Jeff Mintz, CEO of Envirolastech, we discuss how plastic can be recycled and used as a building material in a unique way. Envirolastech, Inc, is a developer of thermoplastic technology that offers a cost-competitive alternative to wood and concrete in a…
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A New Era of Construction Quality with IoT and Blockchain
A construction project is a network of hundreds of processes, participants, products, and materials. It’s no wonder that everything does not always go as planned. A building or infrastructure can have defects that are costly to repair and that can end up in lawsuits. The Internet of Things (IoT) and blockchain technologies could give construction…
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Sensors for Smarter Construction – Interview with Laura Kassovic of MbientLab
I had the pleasure of interviewing Laura Kassovic, CEO and Co-founder at MbientLab Inc. We discuss how wearable technology and smart sensors can help on the construction site. MbientLab is a technology company headquartered in San Francisco, California. It was started about four years ago by a team of engineers who are experts in sensors and machine learning. MbientLab develops…
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A New Perspective on Mapping Construction Sites with the Crane Camera System
In this interview, Julian Norton, Business Development Manager of Pix4D, talks about the company’s innovative mapping system for construction sites. Pix4D has just launched an early adopter program and is looking for test users. Can you say a few words about your company’s background and mission?Pix4D was founded in 2011 as a spinoff of EPFL, a leading…
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Rhumbix: A Productivity Platform for Construction – Interview with Guy Skillett
I had the pleasure of interviewing Guy Skillett, head of construction at Rhumbix, a construction industry IT startup. In addition to the audio interview, here’s a summary of our conversation. What is Rhumbix? Rhumbix is a construction data platform that replaces manual reporting processes like timekeeping, daily reporting, installed quantities and production tracking. The genesis of Rhumbix was…
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How to Evaluate Sustainability Innovations in Construction
I attended a doctoral dissertation defense at Aalto University in Otaniemi on Friday, September 15, 2016. The candidate, Juho-Kusti Kajander, M.Sc. (Econ.), presented his thesis on how construction industry companies can evaluate their sustainability innovations and the economic benefits of innovation investments. Juho-Kusti’s thesis is titled “Evaluation of sustainability innovations in the construction sector.” In his…
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Reinventing the Building Envelope – Interview with Gordon A Geddes
In this interview with Gordon A Geddes, CEO of Lynx Systems, we talk about reinventing the building envelope. Gordon also gives great advice to innovators in the construction industry. Here are our discussion topics: Why Gordon became interested in innovation in the construction industry What are responsive building envelopes What it the problem with traditional…