Tag: Smart Construction
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From Bids to Build: How Contractors Can Win with BIM
I recently spoke with the CEO of a mechanical contractor and asked whether their installation teams are already using BIM models. “Every day,” he responded. “They want to check the placement of ducts and other components on a 3D model before starting the installation.” That’s just one example of how Building Information Modeling impacts construction…
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Early Tech Adoption in AEC: What Actually Works
Since the 1980s, the AEC sector has seen several technological breakthroughs, including CAD, the Internet, BIM, and, more recently, AI. Their introduction and implementation have followed the “diffusion of innovations” model quite well. I’ve been privileged to work with companies in the Innovators and Early Adopters categories: architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and software developers alike.…
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Early Tech Adoption in AEC: What Actually Works
Since the 1980s, the AEC sector has seen several technological breakthroughs, including CAD, the Internet, BIM, and, more recently, AI. Their introduction and implementation have followed the “diffusion of innovations” model quite well. I’ve been privileged to work with companies in the Innovators and Early Adopters categories: architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and software developers alike.…
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Designing for the North: A Conversation with Architect Stig Mikkelsen
In 2012, Stig Mikkelsen founded Mikkelsen Arkitekter with a vision shaped by a Scandinavian sensibility: pragmatic, climate-conscious, and deeply rooted in architectural integrity. Over a decade later, his firm has become known for projects that fuse modernity with context-sensitive sustainability, particularly for northern climates. I had the pleasure of speaking with Stig ahead of his…
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Building Bold and Sustainable: A Talk with James O’Callaghan
James O’Callaghan, the co-founder of Eckersley O’Callaghan, is widely regarded as a leading pioneer in structural glass. More recently, he has been crucial in designing the world’s tallest hybrid timber building: the Atlassian Tower in Sydney. Ahead of his keynote at the Nordic Facade Forum 2025 in Helsinki, I had the pleasure of sitting down…
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Involving Over 1000 Users in Digital Inspection
On April 16, 2025, the Dalux User Days in Helsinki provided a refreshing experience. Attendees weren’t bogged down in complaints about poor productivity; instead, leading construction and consulting firms showcased successful digitalization case studies. Lasse Forss kicked off the presentations by detailing how SRV, a Finnish construction company, leveraged Dalux for inspections in the demanding…
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Quickbase Launches Project Hub Pro App for Construction Management
Quickbase has introduced its Project Hub Pro App, a new tool designed to help contractors better manage complex construction projects by providing real-time project visibility and control. Tailored for contractors The Project Hub Pro App is tailored for general and specialty contractors. It centralizes construction data and workflows to offer all project stakeholders—from field teams…
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Why Construction’s Cultural Shift Can’t Wait
The construction industry is at a crossroads. With 45% of survey respondents stating burnout as a primary reason people leave their companies, Procore Technologies‘s new report, “The Future State of Construction,” reveals the urgent need for cultural change. The report highlights that while technology is seen as a solution to many challenges, the crucial role…
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Retinking Glass for a Sustainable Future
The Nordic Façade Forum unites global experts and building professionals to explore the latest innovations in construction. I spoke with one of the keynote speakers, Jochen Regenauer, Head of Strategic Projects & Business Development EMEA at Kuraray, regarding the sustainability of glass construction. Jochen has over 20 years of experience in the glazing and construction…
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AEC Business Among Top Construction Blogs
I’m honored to share that AEC Business has been recognized as one of the Top 90 Construction Blogs by Feedspot. This acknowledgment places us alongside esteemed industry publications such as Construction Dive, Engineering News-Record Magazine, and ConstructConnect Blog. Feedspot’s comprehensive list celebrates the internet’s most influential and insightful construction blogs. Being featured among these top-tier…