The construction and real estate sectors are both major creators and major consumers of geographic information. We, therefore, need to work closely with the GIS community to manage our ‘location intelligence’ legacy.
The World’s Most Advanced Skyscrapers
Since the times of ancient Egypt, mankind has sought to make their mark on the planet by building structures rising high above the ground. Centuries later, construction of the modern skyscraper began,
How Smart Cranes are Transforming the Jobsite
Sydney’s skyline now boasts one of the largest electric cranes in the world—a Jaso J780PA undertaking the heavy lifting on Grocon’s $700m Ribbon Development at Darling Harbour.
The Role of Asset Management in Construction
In construction, the initial planning and subsequent follow-through of the project get most of the focus. This means, however, that little thought is often given to what happens once the project is complete. In other … about The Role of Asset Management in Construction
Taking Wooden Construction to New Heights
In many parts of the world, wooden construction is limited to the garden shed. However, in Canada, architects have now put the good ol’ garden shed on steroids. And it's a sign that wooden construction … about Taking Wooden Construction to New Heights
Building Your Technology Stack
Finding a cost-effective way to overcome inefficiency and waste in your construction project processes does not need to be expensive. Mobile and cloud-based solutions offered on a pay-as-you-go basis can help businesses to add value … about Building Your Technology Stack
How Much Money are You Losing Today?
If you're managing a construction project, or are a construction business owner, there are plenty of ways for you to lose money every hour, let alone every day. Construction projects are filled with risk; they … about How Much Money are You Losing Today?
Working on Live Construction Sites And What It Can Teach You
Vancouver's Expo 86 commercial construction boom is more than 30 years and is in need of updating. These downtown projects—known as live sites—offer a new level of complexity.
How Smart Systems are Shaping the Future of Building Design
Architects and building designers have taken the notion that sometimes it takes a high-tech solution to achieve high yields on board and have developed this ideology into building intelligence (BI). However, BI isn’t just about … about How Smart Systems are Shaping the Future of Building Design
Getting on Top of Fraud in the Construction Industry
Falsifying payment applications, covering up the purchase of personal items, diverting money to a phantom company, taking material from the work site for personal use, or using lower-grade material are just some issues plaguing the … about Getting on Top of Fraud in the Construction Industry
