Category: Features
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Building the Future: Inside China’s Cutting-Edge Construction Innovations
In a recent conversation with three experts from the China Construction Third Engineering Bureau, Mr. Pei Yijun, Dr. Yang Hui, and Ms. Liu Jiao, I had the opportunity to explore two breakthrough innovations that are reshaping high-rise construction and building services integration in China. The two technologies we discussed were the Intelligent Micro Bump Jacking…
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The BIM Quality Problem: What’s Broken and How We Can Fix It
I’ve discussed BIM quality with contractors, quantity surveyors, and software developers. Invariably, they complain about the quality of BIM models they receive, especially from architects. If we want to automate digital workflows, the information quality of models is critical and should be ensured to a much higher standard than it is today. Poor Modeling Is…
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Building Bold and Sustainable: A Talk with James O’Callaghan
James O’Callaghan, the co-founder of Eckersley O’Callaghan, is widely regarded as a leading pioneer in structural glass. More recently, he has been crucial in designing the world’s tallest hybrid timber building: the Atlassian Tower in Sydney. Ahead of his keynote at the Nordic Facade Forum 2025 in Helsinki, I had the pleasure of sitting down…
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Involving Over 1000 Users in Digital Inspection
On April 16, 2025, the Dalux User Days in Helsinki provided a refreshing experience. Attendees weren’t bogged down in complaints about poor productivity; instead, leading construction and consulting firms showcased successful digitalization case studies. Lasse Forss kicked off the presentations by detailing how SRV, a Finnish construction company, leveraged Dalux for inspections in the demanding…
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Why Construction’s Cultural Shift Can’t Wait
The construction industry is at a crossroads. With 45% of survey respondents stating burnout as a primary reason people leave their companies, Procore Technologies‘s new report, “The Future State of Construction,” reveals the urgent need for cultural change. The report highlights that while technology is seen as a solution to many challenges, the crucial role…
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Retinking Glass for a Sustainable Future
The Nordic Façade Forum unites global experts and building professionals to explore the latest innovations in construction. I spoke with one of the keynote speakers, Jochen Regenauer, Head of Strategic Projects & Business Development EMEA at Kuraray, regarding the sustainability of glass construction. Jochen has over 20 years of experience in the glazing and construction…
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Beyond BIM: Building Empathy in AEC
Construction focuses on the most tangible and physical aspects of our environment. Yet, it is often described as a people-oriented business. If people are essential, psychology should be as important a research area as building information modeling or AI. Still, we mainly discuss technology, design, regulations, or financials at construction meetups. A delightful exception to…
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Don’t Be Adam: Reinventing Processes Before Adding AI
Tuomas Syrjänen’s keynote at the AI in AEC 2025 conference was a wake-up call. Drawing on his extensive experience in data science, consulting, and board service in the construction sector, he challenged the audience’s assumptions about the industry’s future. Tuomas began his journey in data science in the 1990s, founded Futurice in 2000, and currently…
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AEC Business Is a Top 25 Podcast in Construction Tech
Great news! I’m excited to share that the AEC Business podcast has been named one of Feedspot’s Top 25 Construction Technology Podcasts to follow in 2025. Since its launch in 2012, the AEC Business podcast has been about bringing you the latest and greatest in construction innovation and technology. Hosted by me, Aarni Heiskanen, a…
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AEC Business Is a Top 25 Podcast in Construction Tech
Great news! I’m excited to share that the AEC Business podcast has been named one of Feedspot’s Top 25 Construction Technology Podcasts to follow in 2025. Since its launch in 2012, the AEC Business podcast has been about bringing you the latest and greatest in construction innovation and technology. Hosted by me, Aarni Heiskanen, a…