Tag: data
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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…
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Safeguarding AEC Data: Best Practices and Insights from Egnyte’s Kevin Soohoo
In this episode of the AEC Business Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Kevin Soohoo, Senior Director of Global AEC Practice at Egnyte. We delved into the critical topic of data security in the AEC industry, particularly in the context of AI. Kevin provided an overview of Egnyte, a data management and governance…
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BETK Streamlines Prefab Supply Chains with Data
The construction industry is notorious for its complex supply chains and inefficiencies. But what if there was a way to make the entire process more transparent, efficient, and error-free? Enter BETK, a trailblazing Finnish project that aims to digitize the concrete element delivery chain. I talked with Teemu Alaluusua, the BETK project manager, who explained…
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Can Software Vendors Use Your Data for AI Training?
– The Growing Concern of Data Usage During the BILT Europe 2024 panel discussion I was hosting, an audience member raised a pertinent question: Do the terms and conditions of BIM software vendors allow them to collect and use user data to train AI models? This question, which also came up during another recent panel…
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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…