Tag: Smart Construction
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Planora is on a Mission to Liberate Digital Communication
The way we transfer data between organizations and systems has remained the same since the early days of the Internet. Planora, a Finnish company, has developed a radically new concept that simplifies communication, makes it safer, and saves IT costs considerably. I talked with Esa Teppo, the Managing Director, to learn more about the solution.…
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Revolutionizing Buildings with Hybrid Energy Systems and Demand Response
A recent study conducted by the Finnish Building Services 2030 group explores the potential technologies and business prospects for adaptable energy systems within buildings. Building Services 2030 is a Finnish consortium of Aalto University, Tampere University, and 14 industry partners. The consortium has defined a shared vision for the Finnish building service sector and researches…
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Digitalize Any Construction Project by Thinking Backward
A recent Causeway Insights 2023 report is an exciting read. It examines how UK construction uses digital solutions for efficiency, integration, and sustainability. The report highlights contractors’ expectations for digitalization and details the roadblocks they’re facing. The report inspired me to think about how to digitalize any construction project, the success factors, and how to…
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EarthCam Upgrades Autodesk Construction Cloud Integration
New Developments at Autodesk University: EarthCam, a company specializing in live camera technology and services, announced upgrades to its Autodesk Construction Cloud integration at Autodesk University. The enhanced integration enables EarthCam’s live jobsite cameras to deliver AI-powered reporting with live imagery directly to Autodesk Build, a project management and field execution tool. First Construction Cloud…
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Technologies With the Highest ROI Potential in Engineering and Construction
KPMG’s 2023 Global Construction Survey presents insights from 267 individuals; professionals from engineering and construction firms (121) and project owners (146) from a variety of industries. The survey covers several topics, including innovation and technology. Following are picks from the technology results. Technology adoption trends The 2017 Global Construction Survey revealed industry adoption of technologies like BIM,…
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Two Podcast Interviews with Aarni Heiskanen
Aarni Heiskanen has been podcasting since 2012. Recently, he was a guest on two podcasts. The ProjectReady Podcast On an episode of the ProjectReady Podcast, ProjectReady CEO, Joe Giegerich, Head of Product Development, Shaili Modi Oza, Construction Innovation Agent at AE Partners, Aarni Heiskanen, and Vice President of Innovation at OAC Services, Salla Eckhardt discuss how viewing Enterprise platforms such as accounting…
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The Digital Maturity of Construction
In this episode of the AEC Business Podcast, our expert panel discusses the digital maturity of construction firms and digitalization in general. They reference a recent report revealing somewhat surprising UK construction companies’ results. The panel debates the concept of digital maturity and the high percentage of respondents who believe their organizations to be digitally…
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How Digitalized is the Construction Industry?
In the September 2023 episode of Chat AEC Tech, the expert panel discusses the digital maturity of construction firms and digitalization in general. They reference a recent report that revealed somewhat surprising results from UK construction companies. The panel debates the concept of digital maturity and the high percentage of respondents who believe their organizations…
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Digital Twins for a Sustainable Future with Dr. Pallavi Mohan of NVIDIA
In this episode of WDBE Talks, Aarni Heiskanen interviews Dr. Pallavi Mohan, a Senior Scientist and Solutions Architect at NVIDIA. They discuss Pallavi’s work in the XR and digital twins research space and the potential of digital twins and extended reality technologies for the built environment sector. Pallavi shares her journey into her current position…
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How General Contractors Improve the Value of Technology
I received an exciting publication published on August 23, 2023. It is a SmartMarket Brief that examines the current state of digital project management for general contractors in the US construction industry. The report includes findings from a survey of over 200 general contractors, construction managers, and design-builders. It focuses on the use of technology…