Tag: data
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PCL taps company vet to head burgeoning data center market
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Amid a boom in data center construction driven by the advent of artificial intelligence, PCL Construction has tapped Tyler Kautz as vice president, data centers, according to a July 7 news release. Kautz, formerly vice…
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How AI Is Reshaping Construction: Tackling Labor Shortages, Data Silos and Project Complexity
The construction industry is poised for a $4.2 trillion expansion over the next 15 years. But there’s a catch: a growing skills gap, with job vacancies already up 41% year-over-year, and looming retirements threatening to worsen the shortage of qualified professionals. This is where artificial intelligence (AI) steps in, not just as a futuristic technology,…
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MEWP rental market slows amid economic uncertainty, IPAF data shows
IPAF’s MEWP rental market reports offer “essential insights for anyone operating in the powered access market” (image: Valmedia Creatives | Dreamstime.com) In 2024, the MEWP rental markets in both Europe and the US continued to grow in revenue, fuelled by sustained demand, increased rental rates, and inflationary factors. However, the pace of growth has begun…
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Lack of information requirements devalues asset data
Poor definition of information requirements at the tender stage is making it harder to unlock the value of built asset data, according to Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB). In its latest Procurement Trends Survey, RLB interviewed 108 main contractors from across the UK and across sectors. According to the respondents, half of tenders feature either no…
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Egnyte Launches Project Hub to Streamline AEC Data Flow
Egnyte, a leader in secure content collaboration, intelligence, and governance, today announced a new product for its architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) offerings. Project Hub, an AI-powered project data infrastructure, is designed to solve documentation and coordination challenges by enabling consistent, secure collaboration and oversight in an intuitive structure throughout the project lifecycle. “Our customers…
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Data center vacancy rates hit record low
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Data center vacancy rates plummeted despite ongoing infrastructure build outs during the first three months of the year, according to CBRE research published Tuesday. The capacity crunch was most acute in major U.S. markets, where…
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How Disorganized Project Data Is Costing AEC Firms Millions
Information management isn’t just about staying organized. It’s about staying profitable. If you’re leading a busy architecture, engineering or construction firm (AEC), you’ve seen what happens when files get lost, RFIs slip through the cracks or your team spends hours chasing down the latest drawing. That waste adds up. The right information management system doesn’t…
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Contractors say data center demand still growing, despite bubble fears
Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Amid concerns of a data center slowdown or even a bubble, contractors on the ground are still buried in early-stage activity and navigating more project complexity than ever. Investment has poured into creating new massive data centers…
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Meta signs geothermal power deal for New Mexico data centers
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Meta announced a deal with geothermal energy producer XGS Energy Thursday that will provide the tech and social media giant with carbon-free power to support its New Mexico data center operations. In exchange, Meta will…
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Symetri and Morta partner to beat disconnected systems and data
In announcing the partnership, the two firms stated: “With growing demand for Information planning and tracking and ISO 19650 compliance, driven by the Building Safety Act, sustainability legislation, and the accelerating role of AI, connected and reliable data is more important than ever. Disconnected systems remain one of the biggest challenges the industry faces, and…