Category: Smart Construction
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Proper Planning for Large-Scale Earthmoving
Successful earthmoving requires more than just earthmoving equipment and a driver. There are a number of other considerations you must take into account, to ensure that the job is done properly. How many trucks and earthmovers do you need? How are all vehicles going to access the dig site? How much time should you allocate?…
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Built Environment 2050 – Report Available
Built Environment 2050 – A Report on Our Digital Future urges the construction industry to challenge outdated ideas and create a compelling vision for the future where digital and physical interact. The report is a compilation of essays published by the UK-based BIM2050 group, an initiative formed via the Construction Industry Council. The report postulates that construction must become much more than…
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New Efficient Ways of Working in Construction- Interview with Mallorie Brodie
In this episode of AEC Business Podcast I interview Mallorie Brodie, co-founder of Bridgit, a leader in user-friendly construction software. Mallorie shares insight on how new technologies like Google Glass and Thalmic Labs’s Myo armband, combined with mobile computing, will change the way we work on a construction site. Mallorie holds a certificate in Entrepreneurship from…
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World’s Largest Diggers – Infographic
This infographic was kindly provided by MW Hire Group. The post World’s Largest Diggers – Infographic appeared first on AEC Business. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Super Tall Skyscrapers – Infographic
This infographic was kindly provided by Calgary Window and Door Guys. The post Super Tall Skyscrapers – Infographic appeared first on AEC Business. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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The Future of Construction Technology – Groundbreaker Program Launched
Bridgit, a developer of user-friendly construction software, announced today the launch of its new construction technology leaders beta testing program, called Groundbreaker. The program will bring together tech evangelists and early adopters from across the construction industry and give them exclusive access to the newest technologies such as wearable gesture control devices and smartglass. This announcement comes on…
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Time Clock Software for Construction Companies Launched
ClockShark, a time clock software for construction companies, is now officially available. I tested it with the free 14-day trial on a laptop and iPhone. I found the software very intuitive to use and practical. In January, I wrote an article titled Increase Billing and Reduce Costs with ClockShark. Now I had a chance to test first-hand the newly launched software. The…
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Damp, Mold and Indoor Air Pollution – A Visual Guide
This infographic is courtesy of Crown Preservation. The post Damp, Mold and Indoor Air Pollution – A Visual Guide appeared first on AEC Business. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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New Children’s House
Here are my mobile phone snapshots of a new daycare center in Suurpelto, Espoo, Finland. It will be opened in August 2014. The design that follows the principles of sustainable construction is by Auer & Sandås Architects. Images ©2014 Aarni Heiskanen The post New Children’s House appeared first on AEC Business. View the original article and our…
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The Importance of Correct Pallet Truck Use
If you work in the construction industry, you’ll be aware of the amount of heavy lifting that the job requires. Manual handling causes over one third of all injuries in the workplace. These injuries include musculoskeletal disorders such as injuries to the joints, legs and arms, and repetitive strain injuries of various kinds. There’s a…