Tag: Reality
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Virtual reality brings HS2 to life
CIOB members drove diggers and an excavator in an immersive virtual reality simulator at the HS2 Twyford to Greatworth area (T2G) site recently. On a visit to the Buckinghamshire project, members had a view of ongoing works and heard from the hosts about the efforts required to reach the current stage. The project is a…
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How to Make Your Dream Home a Stunning Reality
Building a home that reflects your personality can be a dream come true for so many people but achieving this dream can feel like a struggle. But the catch is that it doesn’t have to be. Getting started on this journey will get a little bit easier if you read the detailed guide given below.…
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Why Hoteliers Are Turning to AI and Augmented Reality
In today’s hospitality landscape, technology isn’t just a support function — it’s a strategic asset that’s transforming how hotel operators connect with guests and operate more efficiently. As an owner/ operator of 45 hotels across the U.S., we are witnessing an exciting evolution in hotel technology, and at the center of it all is artificial…
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FARO Blink – A New 3D Reality Capture Solution
FARO® Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: FARO) has announced the launch of a unique 3D reality capture solution, FARO Blink, marking an important milestone in its mission to streamline and democratize the process of 3D reality capture. A software-driven solution, Blink combines stunning visualization with automated workflows via the FARO Sphere® XG Digital Reality Platform, all while ensuring intuitive operation…
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The AI infrastructure race hits a political reality check
Joe Brettell is a partner at Prosody Group and Jeff Berkowitz is the founder and CEO of Delve DC, an AI-driven opposition research and market intelligence firm. Opinions are the authors’ own. As the race to deploy AI infrastructure intensifies, technology firms and power providers find themselves navigating an increasingly complex political and regulatory landscape. For…
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Dream Home vs. Reality: What to Compromise on When Buying a House
Buying a home is an exciting process, but it’s rarely as simple as picking the perfect house and moving in. Every buyer faces decisions about what they can afford, what they truly need, and where they might need to make sacrifices. It’s easy to picture an ideal home—spacious rooms, high-end finishes, and a great location—but…
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How Construction Companies Turn Ideas into Reality: A Guide
Building a home or commercial space is a journey that starts with a vision and ends with a completed structure. But how does an idea on paper become a reality? The answer lies in the expertise of a construction company. These professionals handle everything from initial planning to the final walkthrough, ensuring the project meets…
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Affordable Robots Could Reshape Reality Capture in Construction
Drones are now in the mainstream of reality capture on construction sites. In interior construction, hard hat cameras and human-operated laser scanners are still the best way to collect accurate data. Quadrupled robots could be an alternative, but in many cases, they are considered too expensive. That may change soon, as both robots with upgraded…
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Augmented Reality in Construction: Beyond the Hype
In this episode of the AEC Business podcast, host Aarni Heiskanen is joined by Nate Fuller, founder and director of Placer Solutions, and Erin Khan, a construction technology consultant. They dive into the topic of augmented and mixed reality in the construction industry. Nate shares his background in construction and the founding of Placer Solutions,…
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From Vision to Reality: Transforming Your Dreams Into a Tangible Building
Whether renovating, building new, or adding onto an existing space, every building project starts with a vision. The vision for your project is crafted by your organization’s needs and wants, and promises a better environment to live, work, learn, or worship. However, sometimes this vision can get muddied up in the minutia of the project.…