Category: digital
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What construction can learn from sports stats
Sports teams have mastered the art of using data to win. Every play, pass, and decision is backed by detailed analytics that turn raw stats into championship results. Construction faces similar pressures—tight deadlines, budget constraints, and the constant drive for safer, more efficient projects. The lessons from sports are clear: when you measure what matters…
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How QR Codes Impact Conversion Rates?
Quick response (QR) codes were often dismissed as a passing trend. They are two-dimensional (2D) barcodes, the modern form of one-dimensional (1D) barcodes. During the COVID pandemic, QR codes have become one of the most powerful tools in digital marketing. In fact, there is now a phrase that we often read about QR codes: they…
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From Paper to Digital: Modern Construction Documentation
The commercial construction industry has finally said goodbye to the filing cabinet era, and honestly, it’s about time. When tackling complex projects that require additions permit documentation and approval processes, the shift from paper-based workflows to sophisticated digital systems represents more than just swapping manila folders for cloud storage. Working with comprehensive additions permit drafting…
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Where smart design meets the sports fan mindset
Today’s sports fans want more than just a front-row seat—they crave genuine connection, instant access, and experiences that feel uniquely their own. Smart design is changing how supporters interact with their favorite teams, events, and each other. It goes beyond sleek visuals to truly understand what excites and motivates sports enthusiasts at every touchpoint. This…
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Cable Assemblies and Vacuum Feedthroughs in Facility Design
From mixed-use developments and data centres to hospitals and laboratories, modern commercial buildings are no longer “just” structures – they’re highly connected, digital ecosystems. Power, control, safety, security, HVAC, AV and IT networks all need to work flawlessly, often 24/7. For project teams reading Commercial Construction & Renovation, that means the invisible infrastructure inside walls,…
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FGIA Issues New Spec for Window Opening Control Devices
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has released a new specification for evaluating an operable window with an installed Window Opening Control Device (WOCD). AAMA 950-25, Specification for Window Opening Control Devices (WOCDs) Installed on Operable Windows, an FGIA document, is now available for purchase in the FGIA online store. “WOCDs are intended to help support…
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IMAGINiT Launches ACCelerate for Autodesk Cloud Management
IMAGINiT Technologies, a division of Rand Worldwide, announced today the launch of IMAGINiT ACCelerate, a new SaaS-based tool that helps administrators of Autodesk Construction Cloud® eliminate repetitive tasks and strengthen governance across projects. Autodesk Construction Cloud, now a part of Autodesk Forma®, is a comprehensive construction management solution that connects workflows, teams, and data across every stage of…
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Willmott Dixon on what construction employers want
Kicking off our new series featuring insights from major employers, Clare Francis, head of recruitment at Willmott Dixon, tells CM People that even in a digital age, the ‘human element’ remains critical to the company’s hiring process. The industry is becoming increasingly digital… We’ll need people who can blend emerging digital capabilities with traditional engineering…
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Unipesa, MobiPay Partner to Boost Botswana Payments
Africa’s financial infrastructure is undergoing a digital transformation, driven by fintech collaborations that merge innovation with accessibility. The latest example comes from Botswana, where two leading players — Unipesa and MobiPay Botswana — have joined forces to expand cross-border payment capabilities and accelerate financial inclusion. As discussed in the original announcement on Reuters, the partnership is…