Category: Smart Construction
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New Mobile Services for the Construction Site
Mobile, cloud-based services are entering the construction site. Here are four recent examples of the trend. Gilbane Tests Out RFID System to Document Workers’ Hours Gilbane Inc., a real estate development and construction firm, is piloting an RFID-based “remote attendance” solution for managing construction subcontracted workers at a building site spanning 1 million square feet.The system…
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Truckast – Logistics and Commerce for Concrete
This is my interview with Kurt Kratchman, CEO of TRUCKAST, Inc. Can you tell a little bit about your company’s background? We are a team of veteran software developers and entrepreneurs passionate about construction, logistics, economic development, collaboration and productivity tools and technology innovation. When cloud, mobile and other open source software tools came together, we realized we could…
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BIM-Centric Research Program Results Now Online
RYM is the Strategic Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation for the built environment in Finland. RYM has published the results report of its first research program, PRE, as an online publication. The PRE (Built Environment Process Re-Engineering) program, carried out in 2010–2014, involved 37 companies and 6 research institutes. With support from Tekes, they invested…
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BIM-Centric Research Program Results Now Online
RYM is the Strategic Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation for the built environment in Finland. RYM has published the results report of its first research program, PRE, as an online publication. The PRE (Built Environment Process Re-Engineering) program, carried out in 2010–2014, involved 37 companies and 6 research institutes. With support from Tekes, they invested…
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The Wonder of Self-storage Units and How Different Industries Can Utilise Them
The self-storage industry has enjoyed something of a renaissance in recent times, thanks primarily to innovation and marketing campaigns that have created a greater understanding of the benefits that units offer. More specifically, the industry has moved away from the notion that self-storage units are primarily for individuals or households with considerable amounts of clutter,…
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Underground in Espoo – Visiting the West Metro Construction Site
Helsinki, the capital of Finland, has the world’s most northerly metro system. It was opened in 1982 and there is a single 21.1 km (13.1 miles) forked line between the city center and eastern Helsinki. The metro will have a western extension when the so-called West Metro opens in 2016. I had a chance to…
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Benefits of 4D Planning – Interview with Jon Berkoe
In this interview with Jon Berkoe, Director of Global VDC Services at Synchro Software LTD, we discuss 4D construction project management and the benefits of using Syncro PRO’s CPM engine. Can you tell us a little bit about your background and your company? I currently work for Synchro Software Ltd as Director of Global Virtual Design &…
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The Most Amazing Concept Buildings – Infographic
We’ve seen concept cars. This infographic explores and highlights some amazing concept buildings that could shape the skylines of the future. The graphic is courtesy of Cantrell & Crowley Architects & Interior Designers. The post The Most Amazing Concept Buildings – Infographic appeared first on AEC Business. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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BIM in Renovation – Interview with Danielle Dy Buncio
My interviewee is Danielle Dy Buncio, Co-Founder and President of VIATechnik, a Chicago-based engineering firm. We discuss the use of BIM in renovation and life-cycle management of buildings. Can you tell us a little bit about your background and how you got involved in VIATechnik? I grew up in the construction industry, and am the daughter of…
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Aconex Connected BIM Launched – Interview with Kerri Lee Sinclair
In this podcast episode Kerri Lee Sinclair, General Manager at Aconex, explains how their new Aconex Connected BIM enables the management of project-wide collaboration between design and construction teams and handover to the owner. We also talk about today’s second product launch, Dynamic Manuals for mobile handover. Aconex provides a leading cloud collaboration platform for the global construction industry. To…