Tag: Importance
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The Importance of AAADM’s Certification Program
ANSI standards provide detailed technical specifications, guidelines, and best practices to address specific hazards, and, as they relate to automatic doors, they help prevent injuries and ensure that these systems are safe for public use in commercial, healthcare, and other high-traffic environments. The American Association of Automatic Door Manufacturers (AAADM) provides two Certification Training Programs…
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Weighing the Importance of Costs and Client Relationships in Construction
Over the past five years, small and midsize construction businesses have been hit hard by supply chain disruptions, inflation, and geopolitical pressures that have driven up material costs and intensified labor shortages. While some market conditions have stabilized since the initial upheaval, many contractors still face persistent challenges, affecting their cash flow and bottom line.…
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The Importance of Regular Heating System Maintenance: What You Need to Know
As temperatures drop and winter months approach, your heating system becomes an essential component of a comfortable and functional home or business. While it’s easy to take your heating system for granted, regular maintenance is vital to ensure its efficiency, longevity, and safety. Neglecting routine maintenance can lead to costly repairs, inefficient energy use, and…
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The Importance of Immediacy – An Interview with Rune Huse Karlstad of Varjo Technologies
In advance of WDBE 2021, we sat down to talk with Rune Huse Karlstad, the Business Developer for AEC, Oil and Gas with Varjo Technologies. Our discussion focused on the current state of VR/AR technology, the practical role it plays in securing quality client feedback, and the importance of implementing the new in the modern…
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The Importance of Immediacy: Talking BIM, VR/AR, and Supersensor Integration with Rune Huse Karlstad
In this episode of WDBE talks, we sat down with Rune Huse Karlstad of Varjo Technologies to talk through the real-world use of VR/AR hardware and the capacity for BIM technologies to integrate and visualise sensor data to help add value for clients. Our discussion covered the increasing role VR headsets play for the sector,…
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Discussing the Importance of Human-Led Supersensing with Sofie Pelsmakers
In the run-up to WDBE 2021, we talked with Dr. Sofie Pelsmakers, the Associate Professor for Sustainable Architecture and Sustainable Housing Design at Tampere University. Our conversation covered the importance of implementing human-led sensor technology, the need for continuous research, and the role urban supersensing can play when it comes to sustainability and improving quality of life.…
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Urgency and Scale: Discussing the Importance of Human-Led Supersensing with Sofie Pelsmakers
In this episode of WDBE Talks, we sat down with Dr. Sofie Pelsmakers of Tampere University to discuss the role of sensor technology in the modern built environment and the continuing need for sustainable change within the contemporary built environment. Our conversation covered the need to address the ‘performance gap’ within the sector, the ethical issues surrounding…
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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 Importance of Construction and Engineering Insurance for Independent Firms
In recent months, the construction industry in the UK has experienced huge growth, and alongside a boom in manufacturing this has triggered a widespread economic recovery. Business owners in the sector will have been concerned to learn that this growth has stalled in the last month, as construction expanded at its slowest pace in more…
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The Importance of Correct Pallet Truck Use
If you work in the construction industry, you’ll be aware of the amount of heavy lifting that the job requires. Manual handling causes over one third of all injuries in the workplace. These injuries include musculoskeletal disorders such as injuries to the joints, legs and arms, and repetitive strain injuries of various kinds. There’s a…