Tag: Smart Construction
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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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Busting Digital Transformation Myths with Dr. Gerald C. Kane
In this episode of the AEC Business podcast, Dr. Gerald C. (Jerry) Kane talks about digital transformation that’s taking place across industries. He argues that this transformation is about making your business adaptable in a digital world, which may or may not involve technology at all. Furthermore, transformation is not a one-time change but an…
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Designing the Process to Deliver Zero-Carbon Construction – Computational Design in Practice
Computational Design is generating increasing interest in the construction industry as well as a certain amount of confusion. It is not parametric design; instead it takes parametric design to the next level. It is a set of methods that will define how we design structures over the next decades. With Computational Design, you don’t design…
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BIM Quality – A Cornerstone of Digital Construction Success
What can make digital twins a reality for building owners? What can facilitate contractors in reducing risks and improving productivity? What allows designers to save time and focus on their core competencies? The answer is building information modeling, when done right. This article looks at BIM quality, why it’s essential and how to achieve it.…
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Construction Technologies with the Greatest ROI Potential
KPMG’s 2021 Global Construction Survey scanned the industry’s recent changes and looked into the future. One of the survey topics is innovation and technology. The pandemic showed that forward-thinking companies enjoyed the benefits of their previous investments in technology. Perhaps as a consequence, most of the respondents’ companies plan a moderate or high level of…
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Solibri Inside: A New Cloud-Based Service for Designers
The Nemetschek Group brand Solibri has announced the launch of a new cloud-based service offering: Solibri Inside. The SaaS-based solution provides in-design model checking for users of Allplan, Graphisoft Archicad, and Vectorworks, further improving the quality of digital construction. Created as a solution for designers, Solibri Inside works as a native feature that can be…
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A Networked World of Buildings
Buildings are living things. Buildings change shape every day and every minute. They are used by plenty of people, endlessly. Buildings shape our context and environment, and they impact our well-being to a large extent. Buildings constantly change their behavior under the influence of external conditions and occupants. We have an interest in engineering these…
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Meet Jarkko Sireeni, CEO and Founder of xD Twin
I had a chat with Jarkko Sireeni, CEO and founder of xD Twin, a digital twin solution for urban development. The company won the 2022 WDBE (World of Digital Built Environment) award in the “Best Use of Open Standards “ category. We discussed how BIM data, GIS data, and other planning and construction information could…
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Exyn Technologies and Trimble Bring a Fully Autonomous Surveying Solution
Trimble and Exyn Technologies, a pioneer in multi-platform robotic autonomy for complex, GPS-denied environments, have announced a strategic collaboration to explore the use of autonomous construction surveying technology. The solution will integrate Boston Dynamic’s SpotR robot, the ExynPakTM powered by ExynAITM, and the Trimble® X7 total station. It will enable fully autonomous missions inside complex…
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Managing Information Visually with Jarkko Sireeni of xD Visuals
In this episode of the AEC Business podcast, Aarni Heiskanen interviews Jarkko Sireeni, CEO and Founder of xD Visuals. They discuss new ways of managing and sharing built environment information visually. xD Visuals is a startup with a pedigree in visual data management. Jarkko has over 25 years of experience in using 3D, VR, AR,…