Category: Smart Construction
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Technologies With the Highest ROI Potential in Engineering and Construction
KPMG’s 2023 Global Construction Survey presents insights from 267 individuals; professionals from engineering and construction firms (121) and project owners (146) from a variety of industries. The survey covers several topics, including innovation and technology. Following are picks from the technology results. Technology adoption trends The 2017 Global Construction Survey revealed industry adoption of technologies like BIM,…
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Two Podcast Interviews with Aarni Heiskanen
Aarni Heiskanen has been podcasting since 2012. Recently, he was a guest on two podcasts. The ProjectReady Podcast On an episode of the ProjectReady Podcast, ProjectReady CEO, Joe Giegerich, Head of Product Development, Shaili Modi Oza, Construction Innovation Agent at AE Partners, Aarni Heiskanen, and Vice President of Innovation at OAC Services, Salla Eckhardt discuss how viewing Enterprise platforms such as accounting…
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The Digital Maturity of Construction
In this episode of the AEC Business Podcast, our expert panel discusses the digital maturity of construction firms and digitalization in general. They reference a recent report revealing somewhat surprising UK construction companies’ results. The panel debates the concept of digital maturity and the high percentage of respondents who believe their organizations to be digitally…
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How Digitalized is the Construction Industry?
In the September 2023 episode of Chat AEC Tech, the expert panel discusses the digital maturity of construction firms and digitalization in general. They reference a recent report that revealed somewhat surprising results from UK construction companies. The panel debates the concept of digital maturity and the high percentage of respondents who believe their organizations…
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Digital Twins for a Sustainable Future with Dr. Pallavi Mohan of NVIDIA
In this episode of WDBE Talks, Aarni Heiskanen interviews Dr. Pallavi Mohan, a Senior Scientist and Solutions Architect at NVIDIA. They discuss Pallavi’s work in the XR and digital twins research space and the potential of digital twins and extended reality technologies for the built environment sector. Pallavi shares her journey into her current position…
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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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Skyline Cockpit’s Game-Changing Tower Crane Teleoperation
In this episode of the AEC Business podcast, host Aarni Heiskanen interviews Zachi Flatto, CEO and co-founder of Skyline Cockpit. The startup offers a tower crane teleoperation, AI monitoring, and autonomous driving system. Zachi discusses the background of Skyline Cockpit, how they make construction safer and more efficient, and what technologies they use. A ground-breaking…
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Meet Michelle Xuereb, the AEC Sustainability Innovator
The world faces a climate crisis, and the built environment is key to mitigating and adapting. Michelle Xuereb, the Director of Innovation at BDP Quadrangle, sees innovation as crucial to the transition to sustainable construction, and architects have a vital role in the process. She’s on a mission to build a culture of innovation within…