Tag: Time
-
My First Time Installing Wallpaper! Spoonflower’s “Prepasted” Paper FTW (Introducing Our Sweet Laundry Closet)
Like many design projects before this one, this laundry closet was super boring and yet kinda daunting to fix so it fell down the priority list in life, with no guilt. I knew that eventually I wanted wallpaper in here, I dreamed of a fun pattern and color that delighted you when you opened the…
-
Ultimate Japan Itinerary for First Time Visitors
Visiting Japan for the first time? This three-week itinerary is designed to make the journey as enjoyable as possible for you and your family. Whether you’re a couple or a family with teenagers, this itinerary strikes the perfect balance between culture, adventure, and relaxation. Japan has an undeniable appeal for many travellers and planning that…
-
Halve the Production Time with Sitedrive for Construction Project Management
Industrialization is a crucial strategy for increasing the productivity and sustainability of construction. I sat down with Tomi Pitkäranta, Head of Concept and Partnerships at Sitedrive, to discuss how the company’s products help contractors systematize and industrialize production. Tomi Pitkäranta Sitedrive is a Finnish innovation. It originates from a 2016 internal startup competition of Fira…
-
BIM in Real Time – Synchro and GenieBelt Form a Technical Partnership
Synchro Software Limited and GenieBelt ApS have agreed to enter into a Proof of Concept (PoC) integrating Synchro’s leading 4D Virtual Planning and Construction (BIM/VDC) software platform with GenieBelt’s real-time project management and mobile site reporting tool. Both companies have a strong desire to change the construction industry into a modern, technology-driven, efficient industry, eliminating…
-
Time Clock Software for Construction Companies Launched
ClockShark, a time clock software for construction companies, is now officially available. I tested it with the free 14-day trial on a laptop and iPhone. I found the software very intuitive to use and practical. In January, I wrote an article titled Increase Billing and Reduce Costs with ClockShark. Now I had a chance to test first-hand the newly launched software. The…
-
Is it Time to Invest in Construction R&D?
We are now on the verge of many demand-driven and technological upheavals that would justify higher stakes in construction industry R&D. Companies that are open to cross-industry collaboration and use professional research resources can get a competitive advantage. Compared to the economic significance of the construction industry, R&D investments among AEC companies are quite small.…