Tag: Smart Construction
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Calling Built Environment Innovators: Present at WDBE 2024
Act now to secure your spot at WDBE 2024 and connect with other leaders in the digital built environment. Submit your presentation! Every year, WDBE provides the built environment developer ecosystem the opportunity to present their work as part of the summit program. This year’s summit takes place on October 3-4, 2024, in Helsinki and…
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ACTOR Streamlines Construction with Automation and AI
Automatic Coordination of Construction Actors—ACTOR is a research project that aims to solve critical construction problems with real-time situational awareness. A trustworthy situation picture is a prerequisite for effective planning, task management, and logistics. Productivity improvements also directly impact a construction project’s carbon emissions. The March 27, 2024, ACTOR webinar discussed how robotics, sensors, AI,…
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4D BIM for Design – An Interview with Jouni Ojala of Granlund
4D BIM has garnered significant attention in recent years. It is a method that adds a time and resource dimension to building information models. I sat down with Jouni Ojala, a Granlund expert in the field, to discuss the transformative impact of 4D BIM and how it can be applied in design scheduling. In my…
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Quickbase Unveils AI-Powered 2024 Roadmap to Boost Productivity
The pace of work and its complexity only seem to accelerate in the construction industry. To combat this issue, Quickbase has just laid out its strategic vision for 2024. It aims to enhance productivity across the board with AI-powered software and a sharp focus on user experience. Tackling the Gray Work Dilemma At the heart…
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BIM-based Building Permit Rolling out in Finland
On March 8th, I attended a seminar about RAVA3Pro, a national project to develop a BIM-based building permit in Finland. It was fascinating to learn about all the pieces needed to put together a practical solution for creating, submitting, and checking BIM models for permits. Most building permit digitalization efforts have relied on 2D drawings…
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Webinar: Learn The Three Ways Skanska Tackled Supply Chain Volatility
Are you grappling with the complexities of supply chain management? If so, join this hands-on webinar on Tuesday, March 19, at noon ET. Supply chain volatility will continue to be a concern, with extended lead times causing major project delays and posing a significant challenge for construction companies and owners alike. Rob Cantando, Director of…
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BIM Clash Detection Unveiled: A Step-by-Step Approach
Discover the best practices for executing BIM clash detection in construction projects and the positive impact of incorporating structured model reviews. In the previous article of this series, we discussed the basics of clash detection: why it is elemental to the success of a project, what are various types of clashes, how to speed up…
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Make a BIM Converts Drawings into BIM Models Automatically
BIM software has existed for over 30 years, but most buildings are documented in 2D drawings. What if we could convert old drawings into BIM models automatically? I spoke with Leo Salomaa, the CEO and Co-Founder of Make a BIM, about the importance of automatic BIM conversion and how their company implements it. Leo is…
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2024’s Most Innovative Contech Startups Announced by Cemex Ventures
Cemex Ventures has unveiled the 2024 edition of its highly anticipated list, showcasing the 50 most promising construction technology (Contech) startups. This list, titled “Top 50 Contech Startups 2024,” highlights the startups that are leading the charge in redefining the construction industry. These startups are aligned with Cemex Ventures’ four strategic focus areas: Green Construction…
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Unveiling the Power of BIM Clash Detection for Optimal Project Outcomes
Clash detection has a high return on investment in the design and construction process. A considerable amount of time and money will be saved if collisions in design models are registered and fixed early on. We’ll look at clash detection, why it is essential, and how to do it efficiently with BIM technology. Small things…