Before the first brick is laid or the first nail is hammered, a beehive of activity goes on at a construction site. It’s during this preconstruction process that the groundwork is (literally and figuratively) laid, … about Technology’s Impact on the Preconstruction Process
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Why A Cultural Change Is Needed For Tech Adoption
Although there’s been progress in recent years, construction remains behind when it comes to wide scale adoption of new technologies, and the cost has been years of stagnant productivity gains. But this isn’t a time … about Why A Cultural Change Is Needed For Tech Adoption
myComply: A Fast Track to Jobsite Safety
Workplace safety is a front-of-mind concern for any responsible construction company. Strict adherence and compliance with safety training regulations not only keeps workers safe, but prevents the company from facing heavy fines or jobsite slowdowns … about myComply: A Fast Track to Jobsite Safety
Altering Reality on the Jobsite
Augmented reality and virtual reality have combined revenue projections of $61 billion by 2021 and are on their way to widespread use. For construction companies, and others in the AEC industry, the allure of immersive … about Altering Reality on the Jobsite
Geospatial Technology: Mapping our Future Cities
One of the latest technologies made available to support the building of smart cities is geospatial technology. According to the American Association for the Advancement of Science, “geospatial technologies is a term used to describe … about Geospatial Technology: Mapping our Future Cities
How Big Data is Transforming the Construction Industry
The advent and subsequent harnessing of big data has had myriad impacts on the construction industry. By nature, the business involves huge troves of data at every step, from pre-construction planning to contracts and materials … about How Big Data is Transforming the Construction Industry
Construction’s Digital Transformation and Where it’s Headed
Traditionally speaking, the construction industry has been slow to change, particularly when it comes to adopting new technology. But a number of market forces have shifted the thinking around digitizing operations in an effort to … about Construction’s Digital Transformation and Where it’s Headed
Does Australia Need a BIM Mandate?
Building Information Modelling (BIM) is more than just adoption of digital modelling technologies for design and construction. Champions identified that BIM could dramatically improve industry productivity and so drive down the whole life cost of … about Does Australia Need a BIM Mandate?
How Remote Monitoring Technology Can Save You Money
Today’s sprawling office buildings involve multiple complex systems, from lighting to plumbing to HVAC to electrical. To keep these buildings operating efficiently requires a host of ongoing maintenance tasks, but having on-site staff responsible for … about How Remote Monitoring Technology Can Save You Money
University of Technology Sydney’s Future Super Lab
In a submission to the City of Sydney, the University of Technology Sydney proposed a major redevelopment of a section of its current campus.
