Tag: Smart Construction
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The Missing Link in BIM: Why We Need “Translators” in Construction
We often describe BIM as a technical challenge. We focus on software, standards, and data formats. But after talking with Mariel Gutierrez, a BIM consultant and architect in Stuttgart, Germany, I was reminded that the biggest obstacle isn’t technology; it’s communication. Mariel describes herself not just as a BIM expert but as a “translator.” She…
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A New Era for BIM: Inside the Fourth Edition of the BIM Handbook
The newly released fourth edition of the BIM Handbook arrives at a moment when digital construction is undergoing its most profound transformation since BIM first surfaced. To explore what has changed and how it has reflected on the handbook, I spoke with one of the book’s co-authors, Dr. Marzia Bolpagni, Head of BIM International and…
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What Startup Funding Reveals About the Future of Construction Technology
If the seeds of tomorrow’s construction technology are sown today, what does the future look like? Nymbl Ventures’ Q3 2025 ConTech Market Report reveals interesting data on the ConTech scene. A growth curve First of all, Construction Tech (“ConTech”) is performing well compared to other built environment technologies. According to Nymbl, VC investment in the…
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How a $1,400 Humanoid Hints at Construction’s Robotic Future
Chinese startup Noetix launched Bumi, a bipedal robot that challenges mobile robots at a much heftier price. Is this just a whim or a breakthrough that could make robots a viable tool for even small construction companies? The Noetix Bumi robot is a humanoid robot designed primarily for educational and family use. It stands 94…
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Real-Time Data for Construction Productivity and Health with eGate
In this episode of the AEC Business Podcast, we explore how real-time sensor data and predictive analytics are reshaping construction productivity, safety, and building quality. My guest is Jarkko Haukijärvi, founder and CEO of eGate Smart Building Innovation, a pioneer in connected jobsite monitoring across Europe and the United States. Jarkko shares how a surge…
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Real-Time Data for Construction Productivity and Health with eGate
In this episode of the AEC Business Podcast, we explore how real-time sensor data and predictive analytics are reshaping construction productivity, safety, and building quality. My guest is Jarkko Haukijärvi, founder and CEO of eGate Smart Building Innovation, a pioneer in connected jobsite monitoring across Europe and the United States. Jarkko shares how a surge…
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Tiina Talvitie Unlocks Helsinki’s Hidden Capabilities with Digital Twins
Can a city leverage innovation and technology like a software company or a leading construction firm? With a background in those sectors, Tiina Talvitie has demonstrated how digital twins can serve as a platform for renewal and innovation in Helsinki’s Urban Environment division. I first met Tiina at the 2015 AEC Hackathon. She had transitioned…
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Tiina Talvitie Unlocks Helsinki’s Hidden Capabilities with Digital Twins
Can a city leverage innovation and technology like a software company or a leading construction firm? With a background in those sectors, Tiina Talvitie has demonstrated how digital twins can serve as a platform for renewal and innovation in Helsinki’s Urban Environment division. I first met Tiina at the 2015 AEC Hackathon. She had transitioned…
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Tiina Talvitie Unlocks Helsinki’s Hidden Capabilities with Digital Twins
Can a city leverage innovation and technology like a software company or a leading construction firm? With a background in those sectors, Tiina Talvitie has demonstrated how digital twins can serve as a platform for renewal and innovation in Helsinki’s Urban Environment division. I first met Tiina at the 2015 AEC Hackathon. She had transitioned…
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Why Messy Data Won’t Cut It Anymore
I attended the annual building services event, “Talotekniikka NEXT,” in Helsinki last Thursday. It was an afternoon filled with timely insights on topics ranging from preparing for national emergencies in design to the ethical guidelines of AI usage and the future of data center construction. Everything we learned at the event highlights a key issue: data…