Category: Bulletin
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SAEKI Unveils Game-Changing Automation in AEC Industry with $2.3M Seed Funding
In a groundbreaking development for the AEC industry, SAEKI has emerged from stealth mode, announcing a $2.3 million seed funding round. The Swiss startup aims to revolutionize the often slow and expensive process of manufacturing large components, from aircraft wings to construction site installations, by leveraging fully automated plants with industrial robots and 3D technology.…
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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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Make Your Organization Future-Ready at WDBE 2023 in September
For the sixth year in a row, the World of Digital Built Environment (WDBE) Summit presents a comprehensive overview of the most important current events, phenomena, and solutions in the field of digital built environment. Join other built environment professionals to spend two inspiring summit days in Tallinn and Helsinki. Each year, the WDBE Summit…
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Beyond Manual Measurements: eGate and Procore Transform Construction Monitoring
Construction Monitoring Leaps Forward: eGate Joins Procore’s App Marketplace. In a significant advancement for construction job site monitoring, eGate Smart Building Technology Corp., known for its leading-edge construction monitoring solutions, has officially partnered with Procore Technologies, Inc., a dominant figure in the construction management software realm. The collaboration enables industry professionals to tap into eGate’s…
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Fast-Track to Affordable Living: AI Meets Modular Construction
Zenerate Partners with SoLa Impact to Accelerate Affordable Housing Development with AI. Zenerate, a trailblazing Proptech AI startup, has formed a pivotal partnership with SoLa Impact, California’s top private developer in affordable housing. Zenerate’s state-of-the-art platform uses generative design, AI, and advanced analytics, enhancing the feasibility process for real estate, and ensuring faster turnaround and…
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Multisensory Marvel: Exploring the Innovative MSG Sphere
The U.S. entertainment industry keeps amazing me. The first Disneyland opened in 1955, and ever since the industry has created experiences that amazingly combine architecture and technology. The latest example is the MSG Sphere which will open its doors in Las Vegas, Nevada, on September 29, 2023. It is a large-scale immersive entertainment space hosting various events,…
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Mastering Tasks and Milestones with Buildots’ AI-Powered Plan Tracker
Buildots, the award-winning leader in AI-based automated progress tracking, has announced the launch of Plan Tracker. This new suite of tools helps construction project managers plan and track weekly activities and milestones accurately. It uses project-specific data to keep an eye on plans. The system measures effectiveness, leading to performance improvements. It also adjusts to…
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Whatever Happened to XR in Construction?
In this episode of Chat AEC Tech, the panelists discuss the use of extended reality (XR) in the AEC industry, focusing on applications that use special hardware like headsets for mixed, augmented, and virtual reality. The panelists share their experiences with mixed, augmented, and virtual reality but struggle to find use cases where the technology…
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Near-Zero Carbon Cement Powers Sustainable 3D-Printed Homes
Eco Material Technologies and Hive 3D have unveiled the first 3D-printed homes using near-zero carbon cement as part of a housing project called The Casitas @ The Halles. The homes, ranging from 400 to 900 square feet, are constructed using Eco Material’s durable, longer-lasting cement called PozzoCEM Vite®. The cement replaces 100% of traditional Portland…
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A Study on Automating Subcontractor Management for Greater Success
A recent study by Dodge Construction Network and GCPay reveals that automation and digital transformation in managing subcontractors can significantly enhance productivity, profitability, and cost performance for general contractors. The study shows that currently, 34% of general contractors have automated less than half of their subcontractor management processes. Many still rely on outdated solutions, which…