Tag: Construction
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A Platform Approach to the Productivity Challenge in Construction
In this episode of the AEC Business Podcast, I welcome Robert Salaj, Customer Advisory Team Director at Quickbase, to discuss the transformative impact of digital construction. We discuss these topics: Robert’s extensive 20+ year career in lean Six Sigma process improvement, his decade-long experience in the construction industry, and his current role at Quickbase The…
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How to Use the Insta360 X4 Camera in Construction
I very seldom do project reviews. However, once Insta360 offered me the chance to test their new X4 360-degree camera, I agreed to take a look. It provides an 8K resolution at a reasonable price. Currently, the bundle with Standard Lens Guards sells at $499.99 in the U.S. You’ll find plenty of videos online showcasing…
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Miller Architects & Builders Completes Construction On Upper Sioux Community Tribal Safety Center
Granite Falls, MN — Miller Architects & Builders is excited to announce the completion of the Upper Sioux Community Tribal Safety Center. “We are thrilled to develop this new community space,” said Joe Seifert, President of Miller Architects & Builders. “The new building will provide much-needed room for various departments.” The pre-cast building creates much-needed…
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How COfLOW Speeds up Construction through Innovative Systematization
Is the construction industry capable of radically improving its productivity and sustainability quickly? As I learned last Thursday at Solibri’s User Day, innovative project systemization can yield excellent results. This User Day celebrated Solibri’s 25th anniversary and featured exciting customer presentations. One was Jan Lund‘s introduction to how COfLOW builds multi-family housing in the Helsinki…
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Report Highlights Trends in Construction Tech, Digitization, and AI
Bluebeam, a top technology provider for AEC professionals, has just released its “Building the Future: Bluebeam AEC Technology Outlook 2025” report. This report highlights key global trends in construction technology, including the role of AI and digital tools. Based on insights from over 400 AEC technology leaders, the report also uncovers challenges that prevent full-scale…
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Miller Architects & Builders Completes Construction on Levander Funeral Home
Albion, NE– Miller Architects & Builders is pleased to announce the completion of a new, modern facility for Levander Funeral Home. With a substantial community presence in Albion since 1956, Levander Funeral Home was in need of a new facility to meet the growing needs of families they serve, and kicked off the project in…
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Construction and AI: What Contractors Need to Know from ABC’s New Report
The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has just released its fourth annual construction technology report, which dives deep into AI’s evolving role in the construction industry. “ABC contractor members and the overall contracting community want more information on AI and how it can help them improve safety, quality and profitability—and win more work,” said Matt…
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Amy Marks: The Path to Change in Construction Starts with Dissatisfaction
In her keynote speech at WDBE 2024 in Tallinn on October 4, Amy Marks, the “Queen of Prefab” and SVP at Compass Datacenters, explained why change is necessary in our industry and how to start making it. Amy has extensive experience in the industry. She’s a former vice president at Autodesk and the owner of…
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Miller Architects & Builders Complete Construction on Immanuel Grace Lutheran School
Hutchinson, MN— Miller Architects is excited to partner with Immanuel Lutheran Church and Grace Lutheran Church to complete a new facility for its Immanuel Grace Lutheran school and preschool. In 2007, the churches formed an association to jointly operate the school and preschool, which have been housed in a converted residence near Immanuel Lutheran Church.…
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Unlocking Profitability in Construction with Data-Driven Innovation
Last Friday, I attended a seminar in Otaniemi that shared insights from the AIXCon R&D project. This initiative aims to drive systemic change in the construction industry by developing new data-driven methods and tools. AIXCon was a collaborative effort between Aalto University, VTT, and three companies: Trimble, Flow Technologies, and Celsa Steel, with KONE also…