Category: Smart Construction
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From Objects to Sustainable Experiences with Michelle Xuereb
In this episode of WDBE Talks, Michelle Xuereb, the Director of Innovation at BDP Quadrangle, shares her insights on sustainability, innovation, and new approaches to creating built environments. As one of the keynote speakers at WDBE in September 2023, Michelle is a prominent voice in the field. During the interview, Michelle and Aarni Heiskanen discuss…
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From Objects to Sustainable Experiences with Michelle Xuereb
In this episode of WDBE Talks, Michelle Xuereb, the Director of Innovation at BDP Quadrangle, shares her insights on sustainability, innovation, and new approaches to creating built environments. As one of the keynote speakers at WDBE in September 2023, Michelle is a prominent voice in the field. During the interview, Michelle and Aarni Heiskanen discuss…
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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 Many still rely on outdated solutions, which…
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The Most Effective Way to Reduce Construction’s Carbon Emissions with Pyry Haahtela
What is the most feasible way to reduce construction’s carbon emissions? This was the question Pyry Haahtela and Aarni Heiskanen discuss in this episode of WDBE Talks. Pyry Haahtela has worked with the Haahtela TVD simulation model for over a decade. His mission is to develop cutting-edge technology capable of simulating the repercussions of decisions…
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Iconic Danish Hospital Project Achieves Stunning Results With Imerso’s Construction AI
In Denmark, the groundbreaking Nyt Hospital Nordsjælland project is a challenging and exceptional endeavor. The project team, in a forward-thinking approach to risk management, has opted to incorporate Imerso’s cutting-edge AI technology. This innovation enables the early identification of quality issues during the construction phase. Boasting an efficiency that is over 15 times greater than…
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Suffolk Technologies Launches Its Annual BOOST Program for Startups
Suffolk Technologies, a VC firm focused on funding companies that address built environment challenges, has opened applications for its fourth BOOST program. The six-week intensive accelerator program aims to propel growth in built world startups, providing them with the necessary tools to revolutionize the industry. Participants will gain direct access to jobsites, deep operational insights,…
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Downtime Talk Podcast Features Aarni Heiskanen
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We Partner with Chicago Build 2023
We’re delighted to announce our partnership with Chicago Build, the leading construction & design show in the Midwest. Chicago Build will be taking over McCormick Place on October 11-12 and is currently allocating prime booths at no extra cost. Exhibit at the leading construction & design show to: Prime exhibition space is selling fast, so…
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Construction Startup Competition 2023 Launched
Cemex Ventures, Cemex’s corporate venture capital and open innovation unit, kicks off its Construction Startup Competition 2023, which is the biggest competition in the construction industry for startups. The application phase for the competition will be open until July 2, 2023. Cemex Ventures is joined in its 7th Competition edition by prominent leaders such as…
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A New Digital Twin for an Existing Bridge
The smartBRIDGE Hamburg project devised a digital twin of a 1970s bridge using open BIM technologies. Allplan and Solibri were instrumental in developing the twin that enables the Hamburg Port Authority, HPA, to maintain the critical infrastructure asset predictively. Built in 1974, the Köhlbrand Bridge is Germany’s second-longest road bridge and one of its busiest.…