Category: Construction
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Architecture, Robotics, and the Importance of Human Interaction – An Interview with Prof. Kathrin Dörfler
We sat down with Professor Kathrin Dörfler of the Technical University of Munich (TUM) in advance of WDBE 2020. We discussed the importance of innovation and how her research focuses on the need for practical and productive solutions when it comes to on-site support. Digital and technical innovation plays an essential role in optimizing the…
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The IRMI Construction Risk Conference (CRC) Is Going Virtual
Registration is now open for the IRMI Construction Risk Conference (CRC), which will be presented as a virtual event. Attendees will have access to two days of live-streamed sessions focused exclusively on the unique risk management challenges faced by construction companies and the nuances of properly insuring those exposures. “The health and safety of our attendees is our top priority,” said IRMI…
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Are we ready for “Big Brother” on construction sites?
As we are all embracing the new digital transformation that this current pandemic is bringing in our daily life. Will this be enough to finally drive the much-needed digital transformation in the construction industry? I certainly do feel unsettled without my international lifestyle, hopping from one industry event to another. I am very sympathetic to…
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Embedding Better Urban Living – An Interview with Annalise Johns
We sat down with Annalise Johns, Housing Lead of Connected Places Catapult to find out a little more about her work in the built environment, health, and regeneration. We discussed the challenges facing those operating in the industry, and what COVID-19 has revealed about how the sector is structured. Can you tell us a bit…
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The Driverless Future of Construction
Built Robotics has developed a unique guidance system using artificial intelligence that can be installed in off-the-shelf equipment from Caterpillar, John Deere, and other major manufacturers. Read the article on freethink.com The post The Driverless Future of Construction appeared first on AEC Business. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Open Source Wood Gathers Structural Calculation Tools in One Place
Open Source Wood is a collaboration platform for architects, engineers, students, and professionals in wood construction to share their innovations in modular wood construction. Open Source Wood offers innovation, ideas, and a library of element and module designs, freely available to everyone. Now, Open Source Wood also offers easy access to structural calculation tools. The methods…
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Building 2030 Consortium Transforms the Finnish Construction Industry
Building 2030 is a Finnish consortium of 19 construction industry companies, led by Aalto University. The consortium has devised a vision for the industry and supports research projects in the field. The consortium published a video to summarize their accomplishments to date. Visit https://www.aalto.fi/en/building-2030 for more information. The post Building 2030 Consortium Transforms the Finnish…
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How to Build Climate Change-Resilient Infrastructure
Ohio University has released a guide titled, An Engineer’s Guide to Building Climate Change-Resilient Infrastructure. It was created for engineers, environmentalists, climate change communities, and construction organizations who are looking to share information about the importance of building cities that are able to fight growing climate threats. The guide itemizes the many aspects that you should…
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Video: Digital Awareness in Construction
Participants from 17 countries had signed up for the Digital Situational Awareness in Construction webinar and workshop on June 24, 2020. It was an official WDBE 2020 pre-event. You can now watch the four presentations of the virtual event on YouTube. The agenda: 1) How situational awareness boosts construction productivity, Professor Olli Seppänen, Aalto University2) Digital construction…
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BIOHM Seeks to Turn Plastic Waste into Insulation Material with Mushrooms
BIOHM is a research and development led UK start-up that aims to revolutionize the construction industry with its bio-based materials. Among their products are insulation panels made from mycelium, the root formations of fungi. Recently, the company discovered that certain fungal species can consume plastic as a food source. This invention could bring about new…