Technology Archives - Construction Today

The ever-increasing role of the ‘I’ in BIM for construction projects. By Nick Scalone

Iain — Thu, 25 May 2023 14:53:37 +0000

The ‘I’ in BIM has always had the potential to be important in construction projects. It’s not a new concept and has been thrown around the industry since the 1970s. It wasn’t commonly known until the US Army Corps of Engineers first introduced the term BIM in a 1992 report on the use of digital technology in the construction industry. This simple concept has grown exponentially more valuable than...

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Why managing workflow and optimizing digital operations are crucial. By Stephane Bensoussan

Admin — Wed, 03 May 2023 12:41:22 +0000

In the construction industry, multiple resources must be managed to ensure a smoothly running system. Construction organizations tend to be fragmented, comprising various projects and stakeholders – each facing unique challenges. The pace of change is immense due to internal factors, including labor shortages and material costs, and external factors, such as Brexit, supply chain issues and...

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Bentley Systems teams up with Cupix to be powered by iTwin program

Iain — Tue, 02 May 2023 09:00:45 +0000

A global spatial digital twin platform that provides visualization and analytics has announced the addition of its leading product, CupixWorks, to Bentley Systems’ powered by iTwin program. CupixWorks is a state-of-the-art 3D digital twin platform that enables decision-making and collaboration through all stages of a building’s life cycle. Project managers, general contractors, architects...

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How digital transformation boosts jobsite productivity

Iain — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 14:45:42 +0000

There is a lot of talk about digital transformation in construction, especially with research by the McKinsey Global Institute finding it can result in productivity gains of 14 to 15 percent and cost reductions of four to six percent. Yet many construction business owners mistakenly believe digital transformation is a lengthy and costly process for only the biggest firms. And that it’s a one-time...

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Alex Caesari sits down with Lawrence Smith to discuss the uptake of new technology within the construction space

Iain — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 13:23:29 +0000

Lawrence Smith has been in the construction industry for a long time, and it has taken him all over the world. When I sit down with him to discuss the current issues facing the sector, the first thing I am hit with is his curious accent. It sounds like a blend of English and Australian, with the occasional US twang. “I’m a Bristol boy!” Lawrence reveals, although he’s far from the Southwest of...

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WSB and Bentley Systems offer new digital construction management service based on Synchro

Finelight Media — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 10:31:11 +0000

Through a combination of industry-leading software, expertise, and innovation, Bentley and WSB’s digital construction management initiative is helping to shape the way infrastructure projects are delivered. WSB has launched a new digital construction management solution and advisory service, based on Bentley’s Synchro to help the civil infrastructure market overcome challenges of adopting model...

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HTS shares why company culture and sustainability are at the heart of its operations

Iain — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 12:07:58 +0000

Heat Transfer Solutions Inc., (HTS) is an independent market leader of made-to-order commercial and industrial Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) distribution in North America. It is committed to the individual success of all those involved in a project’s HVAC system selection, design, purchase, installation, and maintenance. HTS Engineering Ltd., is operated by 11 global operating...

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IoT technology to be showcased in construction fleet management at CONEXPO

Iain — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 10:16:09 +0000

Trackunit, the global leader in telematics solutions for OEMs, rental, and contractors, will exhibit the latest range of construction equipment and tools apps to increase site, personnel, and equipment safety, productivity, and sustainability at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023. The expo will run in Las Vegas between the 14th and 18th of March. Trackunit’s technology solutions aim to reduce loss and theft...

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Ohio State University goes big with 3D construction printing

Iain — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 09:54:08 +0000

Pantheon3D, a Youngstown-based additive manufacturing construction company, received COBOD’s BOD2 3D construction printer to the Ohio State University’s Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence (CDME) in early January of this year. Pantheon3D aims to provide high schools, trade unions, and construction inspectors in Ohio with access to cutting-edge research through its alliance with CDME.

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The importance of technology in empowering the construction industry By Saurabh Goenka

Iain — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 10:17:27 +0000

From raising large blocks of stone using pulleys to having powerful cranes lifting massive steel girders onto skyscrapers, construction technology has indeed come a long way. In particular, the rapid advancement of immersive and assistive construction technologies within the last decade has been a watershed moment. It has made the construction process more efficient, interactive...

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