Tag: tech
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Construction Experts Unite to Bring Tech to the Industry, Built by Builders Q&A
In the consumerism industry, products are constantly being updated and changed to better suit the consumer. In the construction industry, it can be hard to find the perfect product that tackles the problems that contractors are actually dealing with. When the producer has personal experience with your field of expertise, the products are more likely…
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Tech giants to invest up to $500B for new US data centers
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: A joint venture among OpenAI, Softbank and Oracle plans to invest $100 billion in artificial intelligence infrastructure, with the potential to scale up to $500 billion by the end of President Donald Trump’s second term…
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Persimmon launches home lab to trial construction tech
Persimmon has launched a three-storey ‘model home’ to trial new construction technologies and train its staff and supply chain. The facility is located at the developer’s Space4 factory in Castle Bromwich, West Midlands, and was built using modern methods of construction. The trial home’s Mauer brick facades were factory-fitted to the Space4 timber frame before…
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Trimble Tackles Tech and Autonomy Solutions
Trimble Dimensions 2024, held Nov. 11-13, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, is an annual conference organized by software, hardware and services company Trimble, bringing together professionals across the geospatial, construction, agriculture and transportation industries. The three-day event featured keynote presentations, hands-on training, networking opportunities and exhibits showcasing the latest innovations and solutions in construction technology…
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Identify challenges, not symptoms, for tech to solve
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. ConTech Conversations presents monthly discussions with construction pros who are using technology to improve the way their companies do business. Click here for past conversations. Tim Gaylord is being cautious when it comes to artificial intelligence. Gaylord,…
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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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Tech Supercycle: Preparing Your AEC Firm for the Future
The WDBE Summit kicked off in Helsinki on October 3, featuring two days of partner and community sessions, along with four compelling keynote presentations. One of the keynote speakers was Mark Bryan, Senior Foresight Manager at the Future Today Institute, bringing over 20 years of experience in commercial design. In his talk, he stressed the…
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The Well-Being Revolution in Real Estate: Trends, Tech, and Transformation
In this episode of WDBE Talks, I had the pleasure of speaking with William Stewart, Health and Well-Being Advisor at EKKIST. William delved into the burgeoning field of health and well-being in the built environment, a relatively new focus within real estate. He shared his journey from project management and asset management to his current…
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Three AEC Tech Conferences Coming up in Finland
The technologies driving construction are evolving perhaps faster than ever before. How do you make sense of how they could enhance your competitiveness? International AEC conferences are a great way to learn what’s now, new, and next. They also offer unique opportunities to connect with industry change-makers. I’m involved in three unique AEC tech conferences:…
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Are These the Next Big Names in Construction Tech?
Exploding Topics analyzes millions of searches, conversations, and mentions across the internet. It claims its trend-spotting algorithm identifies under-the-radar industries, products, and categories months or years before they take off. Recently, it published a list of “20 Construction Companies & Startups with Big Potential.” Some companies have seen “exploding” search growth, suggesting that their products…