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April 20, 2024
A look at the world of Construction Technology – by Arnie Gess, publisher of Construction Links Network.
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Welcome to the Construction Links Network’s weekly construction technology blog, your essential guide to the rapidly evolving world of construction tech! Every week, we delve into how technology is reshaping every facet of the construction industry, from innovative design and meticulous planning to efficient project management and on-site execution. This blog series is dedicated to bringing construction professionals the most current updates on emerging tools, techniques, and trends. From exploring the latest in software solutions to groundbreaking building materials and pioneering research, our blog is a comprehensive resource for anyone keen on the technological advancements driving the future of construction. Stay informed and ahead of the curve with our in-depth coverage of all things construction technology.
To be part of the solution to solve skilled labour shortage and to continue building the next-generation workforce in construction, Procore.org, Procore’s social impact arm, has just launched an educational offering for Canadian colleges and universities to help students learn how to use Procore while in school, exposing them to the software that they will likely encounter in their internships and jobs after they graduate. Procore.org has created an Educators’ Training Centre for instructors with educational resources such as presentations, student exercises, sample project data, and a special video certification course for Canadian students.
Revizto 5.14 has arrived! This update comes packed with significant enhancements, including detailed AR overlay of real-world components, generation of printable QR codes to link with their digital twins, the ability to customize your own custom issue statuses, and more. Discover Revizto 5.14 new features.
Based in Texas, Polk Mechanical is a mechanical contractor renowned for building strong partnerships and delivering high-performance results on their projects. The company takes seriously the pursuit of finding and deploying new techniques, technologies, and tools that make a significant difference to their employees and workflows. This commitment led Polk to partner with OpenSpace as we developed our new product, OpenSpace BIM+. Learn more and download the case study.
It’s easy to overlook everything that goes into a construction project. After all, when the project is done, the structure moves onto practical use, whether as a residence, an office building, a roadway, or even an airport, with the construction process long behind it. But a lot goes into taking the project from a concept to a completed structure, with many moving parts, people, and phases to coordinate. Construction project management tackles all of the various parts of a project. For this reason, it’s often used as a catch-all term, oversimplifying what the process truly involves. In this guide, we’ll go over what you should know about construction project management including the most important phases and concepts that transform sketches on a sheet of paper into buildings designed to stand the test of time.
XYZ Reality, the leading engineering augmented reality (AR) platform for data center and mission critical construction, announces the appointment of data center industry veterans Christian Belady and Brian Mattson as Strategic Advisors. With their extensive experience and innovative vision, they will help guide XYZ Reality in enhancing its data center construction section and product roadmap. This partnership marks a significant milestone for XYZ Reality, as it continues to lead the industry with real time project controls and engineering grade AR solution for data center construction and delivery. To date, XYZ has been deployed on over $10 billion worth of projects, including 1.2GW of data center projects, to build it right, first time.
Brigade Electronics has enhanced its award-winning Backeye®360 vehicle safety system with cutting-edge AI technology. The system, which has been a top seller since 2013, now includes a 360-degree four-camera setup capable of identifying humans in blind spots, thereby significantly improving safety for vehicle operations.
Egnyte, a leader in cloud content security and governance, will host its annual AEC Summit on April 24, 2024. This year’s event will feature panels and presentations from various industry leaders on the ways technology is helping drive collaboration, how technology trends are shaping the industry, and upcoming Egnyte product announcements, including Smart Spec. The summit will include general sessions and ones specifically geared towards each of the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sectors.
Tammy Desrosiers has been appointed as the Chief Sales Officer at TrueLook Construction Cameras, where she will drive sales strategies and foster customer relationships. With a robust background in sales leadership, her role will emphasize enhancing TrueLook’s market position within the construction camera solutions sector. Desrosiers is tasked with steering the company through the evolving demands of the construction technology market, capitalizing on her extensive experience to spur growth and expand TrueLook’s clientele.
Robotics engineer Banks Hunter, after witnessing the manual labor involved in constructing a solar farm, co-founded Charge Robotics to develop automated solutions for the solar industry. Partnering with Max Justicz, they created a portable factory that uses robotic arms to assemble solar panels on-site, significantly reducing the need for manual labor and potentially doubling installation speeds. This innovation addresses labor shortages and aims to accelerate the deployment of solar energy, essential for the energy transition.
Payapps, a construction software solution, received two Stevie Awards for its innovative SaaS product designed to simplify progress payment claims for contractors and subcontractors. The awards recognize Payapps for its ability to streamline payment processes and improve regulatory compliance in the construction industry, enhancing project management and financial operations across the globe.
BuildOps has welcomed Michael Chou as their new Chief Product Officer. With his extensive experience in product leadership, Chou is set to enhance BuildOps’ all-in-one management software, which caters specifically to modern commercial contractors. This strategic addition is aimed at driving further innovation and efficiency in BuildOps’ offerings to the construction industry.
Tara Cybulski has recently joined Planera as the East Coast Sales Manager. In her new role, she will leverage her extensive sales experience to drive the company’s growth on the East Coast, focusing on expanding Planera’s customer base and enhancing client relationships in the construction industry. Her appointment is part of Planera’s strategic efforts to strengthen its market presence and deliver effective visual scheduling and planning solutions to construction companies.
Ediphi, the most comprehensive cloud-based estimating solution on the market, recently announced an initial agreement with DPR Construction. Through the agreement, DPR’s preconstruction teams will have access to Ediphi’s full suite of estimating tools and software for a comprehensive examination of how to scale Ediphi. With offices throughout the United States as well as in Europe and Asia, DPR Construction is one of the largest contractors in the United States and operates across five core markets: Advanced Technology, Commercial, Healthcare, Higher Education, and Life Sciences. The initial implementation will attempt to move members of DPR’s preconstruction teams from legacy desktop-based estimating software into the cloud.
