Tag: Management
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ACTOR: Pioneering Automation in Construction Management
The ACTOR project aimed to empower supervisors and construction workers with automated and visual management. Its goal was to improve a construction project’s performance and considerably reduce its carbon footprint. The project has now released its final report, which paints an exciting picture of the future of construction management. Imagine a day on the jobsite…
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Buildots Merges Automated and Manual Task Management
Buildots has released a new Integrated Tracking feature that supports unified tracking of both automated and manually-recorded tasks on mobile and desktop devices. The new feature allows project teams to use AI for automated progress tracking while enabling professionals to log and verify tasks that require human oversight, such as checking for electrical wiring in…
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A New Study on Implementing Digital Visual Management
A new paper, “Implementing Digital Visual Management: A Case Study on Challenges and Barriers,” discusses situational management in complex infrastructure projects. It’s worth reading for anyone interested in improving project management with digital tools. A complex infrastructure project The authors interviewed nine project management professionals who worked for the client on constructing the western part…
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AI-Powered Construction Management at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville
A new student housing project at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, uses cutting-edge AI technology to enhance construction efficiency. Juneau Construction Company and Buildots have announced their collaboration on the Hub Knoxville project, which will provide nearly 2,000 beds for students. Using AI for Better Construction Management The Buildots platform uses 360-degree cameras to capture…
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Transforming Construction Management with Wendy AI
In this episode of the AEC Business Podcast, Aarni Heiskanen is joined by a team from Aiforsite: Founder and CEO Kari Hirvjärvi, COO Pyry Virrantaus, and CTO Sami Kalliokoski. They discuss Wendy AI, a newly launched cutting-edge AI assistant for construction professionals. Established in 2016, Aiforsite aims to develop IoT solutions that improve industry productivity.…
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Streamlining Construction Workforce Management with Lumber’s Shreesha Ramdas
In this episode of the AEC Business podcast, Aarni Heiskanen spoke with Shreesha Ramdas, CEO and co-founder of Lumber. The company is innovating in the construction technology space, focusing on workforce management. Shreesha shared his journey from tech startups to the construction industry, driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact in a sector…
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A Study on Automating Subcontractor Management for Greater Success
A recent study by Dodge Construction Network and GCPay reveals that automation and digital transformation in managing subcontractors can significantly enhance productivity, profitability, and cost performance for general contractors. The study shows that currently, 34% of general contractors have automated less than half of their subcontractor management processes. Many still rely on outdated solutions, which…
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Halve the Production Time with Sitedrive for Construction Project Management
Industrialization is a crucial strategy for increasing the productivity and sustainability of construction. I sat down with Tomi Pitkäranta, Head of Concept and Partnerships at Sitedrive, to discuss how the company’s products help contractors systematize and industrialize production. Tomi Pitkäranta Sitedrive is a Finnish innovation. It originates from a 2016 internal startup competition of Fira…
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Agile Project Management in the Construction Industry
The linear workflows used in the construction industry, such as the RIBA plan of work, have a history of starting when the previous phases end. The stages in these workflows are often distinct and sequential, and it might be difficult or expensive to go back after a stage is finished. Design reviews are required in…
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Project Frog Launches KitConnect, a Design Management System for AEC
Project Frog, the pioneer of industrialized construction, announces the launch of KitConnect. KitConnect is a SaaS Design Management Solution (DMS) for the AECO industry that enables building productization workflows in BIM. KitConnect offers a framework for repeatability, consistency, and scalability of building designs. KitConnect was born out of innovation from Project Frog, an Industrialized Construction pioneer…