Tag: Technology
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Persimmon launches home lab to trial construction tech
Persimmon has launched a three-storey ‘model home’ to trial new construction technologies and train its staff and supply chain. The facility is located at the developer’s Space4 factory in Castle Bromwich, West Midlands, and was built using modern methods of construction. The trial home’s Mauer brick facades were factory-fitted to the Space4 timber frame before…
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Heat networks: a fast-advancing low-carbon technology
Heat networks provide only a small proportion of the UK’s current heating needs, but have huge potential to deliver much more, says Jonathan Monkcom. By overcoming this cultural norm of considering buildings in silo, multiple building owners could use heat networks to make schemes more viable and gain greater carbon savings as a collective. When…
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Balancing Tradition and Technology in Bringing AI to AEC
In this episode of the AI AEC show, host Aarni Heiskanen discusses the integration and challenges of AI in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry with Antti Ainamo, a keynote speaker and an associate professor at the University of Tartu. Antti shares his journey from a business background to AI research and explores three…
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Understanding the Latest Air Conditioning Technology
Air conditioning technology has come a long way, evolving to meet the demands of modern homes. Today’s systems offer more than just cooling—they combine energy efficiency, advanced features, and environmentally friendly designs to deliver exceptional comfort. For Australian homeowners, understanding these advancements is key to making informed choices that suit the climate and lifestyle. From…
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Technology Overload In Construction: Less Can Be More
Having choices is a good thing. Having too many choices can become a problem. Exhibit A is the construction industry. It has experienced a staggering technological revolution over the past few decades, with software solutions emerging to tackle nearly every aspect of the construction process. Project management, schedule creation, schedule analysis, budgeting, resource allocation, and…
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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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When More Technology Leads to Lower Productivity – And What to Do About It
Imagine a construction site where every tool and piece of machinery is state-of-the-art, designed to make tasks faster and easier. Yet, the workers spend more time figuring out how to use the tools and searching for information than building. Welcome to the paradox of digitalization: the promise of efficiency turned into the reality of Gray…
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Gray Work – When Technology Doesn’t Work for You
Eric Olson, CMO at Quickbase, is Aarni Heiskanen’s guest in this episode of the AEC Business podcast discussing “Gray Work.” It is the work done in ad-hoc solutions to make do and get by when your technology doesn’t work for you. It is in systems that aren’t connected, built on the fly, and not conducive…
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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…
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The First UK Hospital Being Built Using AI Technology
University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) has announced that the new Royal Bournemouth Hospital is the first hospital facility in the UK to be built using groundbreaking AI technology, which increases efficiency and decreases costs. The technology, Buildots, automatically analyses data captured at the site via helmet-mounted 360-degree cameras. The platform then generates true-to-life progress reports supported by visuals, providing managers…