Tag: Innovation
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The Nordic Edge: Where PropTech Innovation Thrives
If you’re an investor looking for promising construction technology startups or a company wanting to collaborate with a startup, the Nordics is an excellent area to explore. This became evident during the annual Nordic PropTech Awards, which had over 150 finalists. The winners of the six award categories were announced on March 6, 2025, in Copenhagen. As…
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Aviation Innovation: Enhancing Passenger Experience & Flow
Swinerton Builders’ (Swinerton) expertise crafts seamless experiences for travelers and airport personnel alike. Recognized among the top 20 aviation general contractors by Engineering News-Record (ENR) and Building Design + Construction (BD+C), our portfolio spans international hubs like Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Hartsfield-Jackson (ALT) to regional facilities such as Long Beach Airport (LGB) and beyond.…
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Bridging Tradition and Innovation for Sustainable Growth
The key to sustainable growth lies in the delicate balance between tradition and innovation. While tradition provides a strong foundation of values, knowledge, and expertise, innovation propels industries forward, ensuring adaptability and resilience. Businesses, governments, and individuals must learn how to integrate these two forces effectively to create a future that is both sustainable and…
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How construction can deliver innovation faster
2022 to present – Leeds Beckett University: Head of engineering; Professor of construction management and innovation, 2017 to present2010-20 Director of CIB MENA2016-18 Research and innovation adviser, Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry2004-16 Professor of project management and innovation, The British University in Dubai2008-10 Director of research and Innovation, Abu Dhabi International Centre for…
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ABM Unveils Brand Platform Highlighting Innovation & Tech
ABM (NYSE: ABM), a leading provider of facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions, has unveiled its new brand platform: “Driving possibility, together.” This new positioning emphasizes ABM’s evolution as a future-focused, innovative client partner, making spaces smarter, modernizing infrastructure, and transforming facilities to become more resilient. It represents the company’s growth, in both soft and hard…
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FGIA Conference Sessions Cover Innovation, Installation, Aluminum
Several sessions at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) 2025 Annual Conference will provide interactive conversations and demonstrations in the form of a hands-on workshop demonstrating the start-to-finish process of producing an aluminum profile, a panel focused on product innovation and a roundtable discussion focused on fenestration installation. Engage with these industry-focused sessions February…
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On site with the UK’s first remote controlled tower crane
Contractor: WinvicCost: £80m+Form of contract: JCT Design and Build with amendmentsClient: Crown Student LivingArchitect: ECE WestworksEngineer: MeinhardtProgramme: 153 weeksCompletion: November 2025 (targeted) SubcontractorsConcrete frame and groundworks: MidwestFacade: HansenMEP: HighadmitPods: Offsite SolutionsPiling: VolkerFF&E: DeanestorRoofing: Advanced Roofing View the original article and our Inspiration here
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‘I’m working with construction SMEs to boost their innovation’
Dr Graeme Larsen FCIOB, associate dean (sustainability) at the University College of Estate Management, on opening up the current discourse around healthy communities. What are you working on at present? I am working on a number of initiatives, with the key focus being strategic and operational sustainability. This relates to the development of new taught…
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The Long Road to Change: Understanding Resistance to Innovation
If you read this newsletter, you probably plan or have tried implementing new technologies in your or your customer’s organization, whether successfully or unsuccessfully. I’ve been there, and it’s not easy or fast. Sometimes, it takes three, five, or ten years for the momentum for a positive and rational change to emerge. Persistence and patience…
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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…