Tag: Industrialized Construction
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Takt Planning Software: The Quest for a Breakthrough
I recently discussed construction scheduling software for Takt production with the CIO of a general contractor. Construction planning is one of the areas where many relatively new apps are available. Still, none of the latest alternatives has made an apparent breakthrough in Takt. The Rise of Takt Planning Takt is a lean construction method that…
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Key Takeaways from the Modular Advantage Workshop
I invited experts from the modular construction industry to discuss strategies for business success in modular construction, particularly for housing projects. The panel included Andrew Staniforth, CEO of Assembly; Guido Maciocci, Founder of AecFoundry; Henry Salo, CEO of Flow Modules; and Renee Puusepp, Founder of Creatomus Solutions. I facilitated the workshop. Key Discussion Points Here…
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Workshop: The Modular Advantage – AEC Business
In this special episode of the AEC Business Podcast, experts from the modular construction industry gather to discuss strategies for business success in modular construction, particularly for housing projects. The panel includes Andrew Staniforth, CEO of Assembly; Guido Maciocci, Founder of AEC Foundry; Henry Salo, CEO of Flow Modules; and Renee Puusepp, Founder of Creatomus…
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Fast Track Construction: How Sitefactory is Changing the Game
In this episode of the AEC Business Podcast, Hanna Backman, the Chief Commercial Officer at Flow Modules, discussed the innovative Sitefactory concept with Aarni Heiskanen. By offering a comprehensive solution for residential construction projects, Flow Modules is paving the way for a more streamlined and effective home-building approach. Prefabrication Flow Modules is a Finnish industrialized…
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ABB Robotics and AUAR Join Hands to Provide Sustainable and Affordable Housing
The construction industry embraces innovation to tackle some of its biggest challenges, like sustainability and labor shortages. A notable development in this area is the collaboration between ABB Robotics and the UK-based tech start-up AUAR, which focuses on using robotic micro-factories to build low-energy homes from timber. AUAR reports that it has completed a £2.6M…
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Can Modular Construction Succeed? – A Panel Discusses
The topic of the Nex-Gen Building panel discussion: Can Modular Construction Succeed? Examining Obstacles and Solutions. The panelists Aarni Heiskanen – Construction Innovation Agent at AEC Business Enrique Nadales Clavero – BIM consultant at Tylko Advisors Jaan Saar – Chief Evangelist at Future Insight Group Cristina Savian – CEO and Founder at BE-WISE Lauri Tuulberg…
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Is Modular Construction Destined to Fail?
The construction sector is a harsh environment for innovation. I’ve been following the story of one Finnish innovative contractor, Lehto Group, over the years with enthusiasm. I was saddened to hear that the group’s three significant subsidiaries joined the ranks of many Finnish contractors who have filed for bankruptcy over the last six months. Lehto…
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Autodesk Informed Design Connects Design and Make Workflows
Autodesk, Inc. has introduced Autodesk Informed Design, a new cloud-based solution designed to integrate design and manufacturing workflows with the aim of improving efficiency in the building design and construction process. The tool allows architects to utilize customizable, predefined building products that ensure valid outcomes and enables manufacturers to make their products accessible to design…
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The Future of Construction Work with Mark Ehrlich
In this episode of the AEC Business podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Mark Ehrlich, a veteran of the construction industry from the USA and the author of “The Way We Build: Restoring Dignity to Construction Work.” Our conversation delved into the evolving landscape of construction work and the challenges faced by construction…
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Takt in Shipbuilding: A Cabin Module Rolls Out Every 15 Minutes
The shipbuilding world may seem far removed from the construction industry, but valuable lessons can be learned from how ships are assembled using modular and lean methods. Minna Rosvall of YLE wrote an article about how cabins are manufactured using Takt production at the Piikkiö Works factory in southwestern Finland. The factory has operated for…