Tag: Business
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How to Ensure Construction Business Growth in Staff Shortages
Demand for construction is growing steadily, regardless of seasonal variations. At the same time, construction companies can’t hire enough skilled workforce. How does this discrepancy impact companies’ ability to grow and bid on new projects? The US construction industry is short half a million workers 41 percent of the construction workforce from before 2020 is…
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Construction’s Mission Impossible? – AEC Business
“Good morning, Construction. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to lead the construction industry in a high-stakes race against time. The challenge: double the industry’s growth by 2040.” That is the gist of McKinsey’s August 2024 article, “Delivering on construction productivity is no longer optional.” The article paints a picture of an…
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Making Renovation Less Risky – AEC Business
Dutch bank ING’s research found that the overall EU construction market’s share of renovation and maintenance grew from 48% in 2008 to more than 54% in 2022. Despite its prevalence, renovation remains a conscious risk-taking for developers and builders. Due to various surprises, the costs of these projects can increase unpredictably, and builders may even…
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InfraBIM Open 2025 – AEC Business
February 3-5, in Tampere, Finland The infrastructure sector is undergoing a major transformation as various digital capabilities are being integrated into the built environment. Adopting digital design and construction methods, along with comprehensive asset management throughout the lifecycle, is reshaping the construction process with a strong focus on the end user. The built environment faces…
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AI in AEC – AEC Business
March 19-20, 2025, in Helsinki and virtual The world’s first artificial intelligence conference series for the built environment started in 2021. In 2024, the event gathered around 250 participants from 39 countries and received excellent feedback on its content. You have a chance to become a speaker! The call for presentations is open until October 1, 2024. The presentations will…
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Innovating AEC Business Models for the Virtual Future
In this episode of WDBE Talks, Aarni Heiskanen had the pleasure of hosting two distinguished guests from the USA: Amy Peck, Founder and CEO of EndeavorXR, and Mark Bryan, Senior Foresight Manager at Future Today Institute. Amy and Mark will deliver keynotes at the upcoming WDBE 2024 conference, focusing on reshaping built environment business models…
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Workshop: The Modular Advantage – AEC Business
In this special episode of the AEC Business Podcast, experts from the modular construction industry gather to discuss strategies for business success in modular construction, particularly for housing projects. The panel includes Andrew Staniforth, CEO of Assembly; Guido Maciocci, Founder of AEC Foundry; Henry Salo, CEO of Flow Modules; and Renee Puusepp, Founder of Creatomus…
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Future-Proof Your Business – Achieve Carbon Neutrality
Achieving sustainability and carbon neutrality is no longer a mere option but necessary in the construction sector. “How to Futureproof Your Business: Achieve Carbon Neutrality with BIM” is a comprehensive guide that explores BIM’s transformative potential in managing and reducing construction projects’ carbon footprint. Solibri commissioned me to write this guidebook to give practical advice…
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Recognizing Future AEC Leaders – AEC Business
I recently learned about the European Federation of Engineering Consultancy Associations’ fifteenth Future Leader’s Competition. On May 23, 2024, the organization awarded four individuals. Diego Apellániz Quintana from Germany was the overall winner. He created an innovative tool integrating AI, structural design, and CO2 assessment. The Digital & New Technologies award went to 29-year-old Matias…
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New Business Models Unveiled with Olivier Lepinoy and Jaan Saar
In this WDBE Talks episode hosted by Aarni Heiskanen, two WDBE 2024 keynote speakers, Olivier Lepinoy and Jaan Saar, discuss the significance of reimagining traditional business models within the construction sector. Olivier is the visionary founder of HYPER Construction, and Jaan is the Chief Evangelist at Future Insight. Both thought leaders have experience innovating business…