Tag: data
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Qualis Flow report uncovers data gaps costing construction billions—and how to fix them
As the construction industry increasingly prioritizes the intersection of sustainability and profitability, Qualis Flow has unveiled its highly anticipated report on the state of data quality in the sector. In today’s digital age, data has become the lifeblood of industries worldwide and construction is no exception. While the industry has made progress in adopting digital…
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JLL 2025 Global Data Center Outlook
JLL just published its 2025 Global Data Center Outlook, which explores the latest sector trends and the opportunities and challenges rapid expansion brings, including demand outstripping supply and some markets experiencing electricity constraints. Despite the generative AI boom fueling unprecedented demand for data centers, JLL finds that the cost and availability of power to support advanced…
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New Clayco CEO expects data center boom to thrive
Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. When he joined the Midwest’s largest contractor 17 years ago, Anthony Johnson thought the move to Clayco’s St. Louis office would be temporary — a five-year stop before returning to Minnesota. Instead, the energy and excitement of…
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Tech giants to invest up to $500B for new US data centers
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: A joint venture among OpenAI, Softbank and Oracle plans to invest $100 billion in artificial intelligence infrastructure, with the potential to scale up to $500 billion by the end of President Donald Trump’s second term…
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Smart meter data sharing proposal sparks privacy concerns
The government’s latest proposal to allow energy companies to access and share household data from smart meters has raised alarms among privacy advocates, who are warning about the potential risks to consumers. As part of its push towards net zero, ministers are consulting on a new smart data scheme that could see household energy usage…
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Clayco announces CEO change, new data center division
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The Midwest’s largest contractor announced a major leadership change Wednesday while also unveiling a new business unit to accelerate data center construction efforts. Russ Burns Permission granted by Clayco Russ Burns, CEO of Chicago-based Clayco, retired…
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Microsoft plans to pour $80B into cloud data centers
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Microsoft expects to spend roughly $80 billion on AI-enabled data centers to train large language models and deploy AI and cloud-based applications during its current fiscal year, the company’s Vice Chair and President Brad Smith…
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Data center boom powers rebound in construction planning
Nonresidential construction planning rebounded in December, driven by a sharp uptick in data center and warehouse projects, according to Dodge Construction Network. The Dodge Momentum Index, a benchmark that measures nonresidential construction planning, climbed 10.2% to close 2024. Commercial planning led the charge with a 14.2% increase, while institutional planning posted a more modest 2.5%…
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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…
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BST Global Launches AI + Data Consortium for the AEC Industry
BST Global has announced the formation of its AI + Data Consortium, a collaborative effort to use AI and data to drive innovation in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. The consortium brings together leaders from globally recognized firms to share expertise and shape the future of the AEC industry. The group’s goal is…