Tag: Results
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I tested the ‘world’s smallest thermal camera’ to see where my 17th century home was losing heat and the results shocked me
Living in a 1640s home has its benefits, but one of them is definitely not its heat. It is a home that has failed its EPC rating due to it being so poorly insulated. So when I got my hands on the Thermal Master P2 Pro, which you can buy online on Amazon, the world’s…
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Long Island City Kitchen Reno: Ikea Cabinets, Custom Results
In the heart of Long Island City, where soaring ceilings meet the relentless hum of New York ambition, Roxana and Gabriel dared to defy the mundane. Their canvas: a loft kitchen yearning for a minimalist rebirth. Forget off-the-shelf; this was a symphony of custom cuts and audacious modifications, a testament to the power of “Ikea…
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AlignOps: Driving Results for Contractors
*This content is sponsored by AlignOps. In an industry where efficiency, safety, and cost control can make or break a project, AlignOps is stepping up as a game-changer for contractors, builders, and project managers. With recent product enhancements, this comprehensive operations management platform is transforming how construction companies approach job site workflows, asset management, safety,…
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Revamping the Construction Value Chain for Better Results
Industrialized construction is crucial in meeting housing needs affordably. There are many ways to industrialize construction. Fira, a Finnish contractor, has developed its model with excellent results. Finnish contractors have used precast concrete panels and slabs to build apartments since the 1960s. That speeds up the construction of the structural frame, facades, and stairways. However,…
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Iconic Danish Hospital Project Achieves Stunning Results With Imerso’s Construction AI
In Denmark, the groundbreaking Nyt Hospital Nordsjælland project is a challenging and exceptional endeavor. The project team, in a forward-thinking approach to risk management, has opted to incorporate Imerso’s cutting-edge AI technology. This innovation enables the early identification of quality issues during the construction phase. Boasting an efficiency that is over 15 times greater than…
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Engaging For Results Part III – Reaching From Afar
This article is the third in a series of three focused on leveraging techniques that enable us to engage and better work with others to drive results. The dynamics of distributed teams and remote working Remote working is really nothing new. With the pandemic, however, we’ve been forced to engage in this way of working…
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Engaging For Results Part II – Tuning into the Feelings in the Room
This article is the second in a series of three focused on leveraging techniques that enable us to engage and better work with others to drive results. The power of feelings They say people may not always remember exactly what you said, but they will most certainly remember how you made them feel. Ultimately, we…
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Engaging For Results Part I – Working with and Through Others
“We were all there. I mean, who wasn’t? It seemed like no one had been left off the invite for this meeting. Everyone shared their two cents. The resource shortage was obvious. We need to act. Everyone agreed. At least, I thought everyone agreed. Until this morning. An unexpected email from the Division Director. He’s…
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AI-Powered Construction Estimating Produces Dramatic Results
On the AEC Business podcast, I interview Melvin Newman, the CTO of PataBid. The company is launching an AI-powered estimation platform called PataBid Quantify for mechanical and electrical sub-contractors. It’s going to speed up the estimation process dramatically. We discuss How disruptive a technology Artificial Intelligence is for the construction industry The origin story of Quantify How Quantify…
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Easy-to-digest Research Results for the Construction Industry
Communication between researchers or academics and construction industry practitioners is not always easy. We helped our client, RYM, communicate research results from two research programs, each with a budget of over 20 million euros. RYM is a public–private partnership aiming to speed up innovation processes in the construction and real estate industries in Finland. Its…