Professor Martin Fischer discusses the benefits and challenges of applying BIM in the modern built environment. BIM has been earmarked as a cost-effective, multi-purpose way to combat waste alongside optimizing a range of project elements.
The AEC Business newsletter’s Smart Construction edition highlighted the growing importance of digital twins in the construction industry. Digital twins are improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing collaboration in construction projects.
The Tekla Global BIM Awards 2022 have announced their winners, with T2 Alliance taking the top spot for their Helsinki Airport expansion project. The awards celebrate the best in structural engineering and BIM, with a focus on collaboration, innovation, and sustainability.
The AEC Business Podcast interviews Alexander Sidorov, COO at Gamma Technologies, on leveraging AR to boost construction productivity. Gamma Technologies' GAMMA AR solution helps customers overcome concerns and achieve success stories.
A 272m-tall tower in Kazakhstan's new city, Alatau, will form a 'vertical district' with a 80m companion tower, featuring office, residential, and cultural areas. The development will be southern Kazakhstan's tallest tower and will incorporate sustainable design elements and seismic resilience.
Prefabricated construction is revolutionizing the industry with its potential to improve efficiency and reduce labor shortages. Recent projects, such as the world's tallest modular hotel, demonstrate the versatility and speed of modular construction.
Big construction companies are testing AI-aided computer vision to predict accidents on construction sites. AI is being used to improve safety, reduce costs, and enhance the overall efficiency of construction projects.
Recent construction technology news highlights the potential of 3D printing and AI-powered tools in reducing costs and improving safety. The industry is expected to see increased adoption of these technologies, leading to improved efficiency and productivity.
InsiteVR has launched Resolve, a collaborative VR review tool for huge BIM files on the Oculus Quest, enabling teams to review and interact with building models at full scale. This innovation is expected to decrease field errors and late-stage changes, and unlock significant ROI for the industry.
