Tag: Insights
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Key Insights for Smart Home Purchase Decisions
Navigating the smart home market can be overwhelming with countless options and features to consider. You’re likely wondering how to make a purchase that’s both innovative and cost-effective. Let’s dive into key insights that will guide your decisions for a smarter, more efficient home investment. From understanding essential tech integrations to evaluating long-term value, you…
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Why Hire a Plumber for Toilet Installation? Key Insights
The big mistake that homeowners make is to apply DIY methods to install the toilet. You might find it to be a straightforward process, but there are multiple intricacies that require professional involvement. Thus, you must consider experienced technicians who would ensure that the bathroom remains safe and functional. They will handle the fixtures efficiently.…
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Real-time data insights streamline GMI Construction’s project delivery
Image: Tatsiana Kuryanovich/Dreamstime.com Award-winning contractor GMI Construction Group (GMI) has streamlined its approach to project delivery by tackling a common industry challenge: fragmented project data spread across multiple systems. The Yorkshire-based firm, which manages more than 20 live construction sites and employs over 250 people, has significantly reduced project delays and improved delivery performance by…
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MEP Cost Insights for Contractors in Commercial Buildings
In commercial construction, mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems are one of the most complex yet crucial aspects of project planning. These three systems form the basis of any modern building, offering functionality, energy efficiency, and compliance with industry standards. For contractors, an accurate MEP cost reduction is vital to avoid budget overruns, secure competitive…
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Gordian Reveals Construction Industry Cost Insights for Q1 2025
As a provider of data-driven solutions for the building lifecycle, Gordian released its 2025 RSMeans Data. The RSMeans Data is updated quarterly to reflect the state of cost lines in the industry. Gordian reported that construction costs continued to increase slightly faster than inflation heading into 2025, with labor wages rising by an average of…
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Ryan Hawk to Share Leadership Insights at FGIA Conference
The keynote speaker during the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) 2025 Annual Conference will share leadership advice specific to the industry. In a world fixated on external accomplishments, podcast host and author Ryan Hawk teaches the real score that matters, which is the one that aligns with one’s purpose and values. Hawk will present “Becoming…
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Microsoft and AEC: Insights from Ajoy Bhattacharya
In this episode of the AI AEC Show, host Aarni Heiskanen welcomes Ajoy Bhattacharya, Director of Technology Strategy at Microsoft and keynote speaker at the upcoming InfraBIM Open 2025 conference. They discuss Microsoft’s strategy for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, highlighting the transformative role of AI and innovation in construction. Ajoy shares insights…
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Digitalization Done Right: Insights from Quickbase’s Robert Salaj
I sat down with Robert Salaj, the director of the Customer Advisory Team at Quickbase, to discuss how construction companies can successfully digitalize their business processes. Robert shared insights from his extensive 20+ year career in lean Six Sigma process improvement and his decade-long experience in the construction industry. The industry faces several pressing challenges,…
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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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Behavioral Science Meets Construction: Insights from Whistle Rewards
In this episode of the AEC Business Podcast, Aarni Heiskanen hosts Drew Carter, CEO of Whistle Rewards, and Dr. Laurel Newman, a behavioral scientist, to discuss instant rewards for driving behavioral change in construction. Laurel shares her psychology background and academic career, studying how the environment influences behavior. Drew introduces himself as a data scientist,…