Tag: Smart Construction
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Employee-Driven Application Development in AEC
Most AEC companies rely on off-the-shelf software, which they customize using in-house templates, libraries, and workflow automation. However, if this approach becomes too restrictive, firms often partner with external software developers or establish internal coding teams to create tailor-made tools. While custom software development can address urgent and specific needs, it comes with significant costs,…
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Bridging the Technology Gap in Construction with Mateo Zimmermann
In this episode of the AEC Business Podcast, host Aarni Heiskanen is joined by Mateo Zimmermann, VC Investment Manager at Cemex Ventures, to discuss the critical issue of bridging the technology quotient gap in the construction industry. Mateo shares insights about his role in leading Cemex’s venture capital arm, which focuses on driving innovation through…
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Construction Productivity Measurement Conundrum – AEC Business
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) regularly publishes interesting reports about construction worldwide. I found their latest construction productivity report interesting. Two things stuck out for me: how companies measure productivity and what productivity interventions are most impactful. The report was based on RICS’ Q3/2023 Global Construction Monitor data, which surveyed 3285 company responses.…
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Chicago Build Expo 2024
Chicago Build is the largest construction and design show in the Midwest. It will take over McCormick Place on October 22 and 23, 2024! The post Chicago Build Expo 2024 appeared first on AEC Business. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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The Well-Being Revolution in Real Estate: Trends, Tech, and Transformation
In this episode of WDBE Talks, I had the pleasure of speaking with William Stewart, Health and Well-Being Advisor at EKKIST. William delved into the burgeoning field of health and well-being in the built environment, a relatively new focus within real estate. He shared his journey from project management and asset management to his current…
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CoolCrete™ Tackles Urban Heat and Carbon Emissions
Carbon Limit, a climate tech company, has officially announced the launch of CoolCrete™, an innovative concrete additive. The new product mitigates rising temperatures and contributes to more energy-efficient and sustainable building practices. How CoolCrete™ Works CoolCrete™ is a Supplementary Cementitious Material. It replaces a portion of traditional cement, helping reduce concrete’s carbon footprint by up…
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The Power of Immediate Incentives
How do you build new employee or subcontractor habits that are necessary but still need consistency? For example, how do you make workers log daily activities with a new project management software? In the latest episode of the AEC Business podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Drew Carter, the CEO, and Laurel Newman, Ph.D.…
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Construction Collaboration Today: Making File Sharing Work for You
As construction workflows become digitized, efficient file sharing stands out as a crucial success factor for collaboration. How do you succeed with it? A bit of history The question of collaborative construction file management is not new. My first CAD project was in the mid-1980s. File sharing was simple because the design disciplines worked on…
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Behavioral Science Meets Construction: Insights from Whistle Rewards
In this episode of the AEC Business Podcast, Aarni Heiskanen hosts Drew Carter, CEO of Whistle Rewards, and Dr. Laurel Newman, a behavioral scientist, to discuss instant rewards for driving behavioral change in construction. Laurel shares her psychology background and academic career, studying how the environment influences behavior. Drew introduces himself as a data scientist,…
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How to Ensure Construction Business Growth in Staff Shortages
Demand for construction is growing steadily, regardless of seasonal variations. At the same time, construction companies can’t hire enough skilled workforce. How does this discrepancy impact companies’ ability to grow and bid on new projects? The US construction industry is short half a million workers 41 percent of the construction workforce from before 2020 is…