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A look at the world of Construction Technology – by Arnie Gess, publisher of Construction Links Network
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Technology is transforming every aspect of the construction industry, from design and planning to project management and execution. As new tools and techniques continue to emerge, it’s more important than ever for professionals in the field to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and innovations. This blog series offers in-depth coverage of the most important developments in construction technology. Whether you’re interested in the latest software platforms, the newest building materials, or the cutting-edge research shaping the future of the industry, you’ll find it all here.
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From day one on a construction project, the number one question everyone has is whether the project will meet the expected budget. You can wait to answer this question at the end of the project when you can’t do anything about it, or you can assess where the project stands as you progress through the work, allowing you to act proactively if an overage is found. In order to assess the project costs before completion, however, you must forecast or predict the potential costs to complete the work. Read this blog by Premier Construction Software to learn more about forecasting project costs.
Carbon Title, the company dedicated to decarbonizing every building, recently announced it has joined the Procore App Marketplace. Procore Technologies is a leading global provider of construction management software and started the Procore App Marketplace in 2016 as an online hub for third party integrations and applications to support the growing construction ecosystem. The integration will help normalize green building practices across projects and make it easier to amplify their successes, enabling lower-carbon contractors to highlight their competitive advantage in an increasingly climate-conscious market.
Rogers-O’Brien Construction is turning to technology to combat hot temperatures across Texas. With heat indexes regularly exceeding the triple-digit mark this summer, the Dallas-based contractor is piloting a program to cut down on heat-related injuries and deaths. In the process, it’s tapping into technology that NASA and Boeing plan to use in an upcoming mission to send humans to space. At a Rogers-O’Brien construction site at Southern Methodist University, workers are wearing sensors on their arms that continuously monitor heart rate, body temperature and other biometric indicators. If the sensor detects an alarming reading over a period of time, it notifies the worker wearing the sensor and a safety supervisor. The sensors are connected to a software called SafeGuard.
Unanet, the leading provider of project-based ERP and CRM for the government contractor (GovCon) and architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industries, recently announced that the company has been named a 2023 Top Workplaces in Technology winner. The confidential employee survey results recognize Unanet as one of the nation’s most people-first workplace cultures within the technology sector. The Top Workplaces survey measures organizations based on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by Energage, LLC. The technology award names companies as ’employers of choice’ for those seeking employment within the industry.
Followup CRM, a leading provider of customer relationship management (CRM) software, recently announced its partnership with Sage, and integration with Sage Intacct. This strategic collaboration brings together two powerful platforms to simplify and optimize sales and accounting processes for construction companies. The joining of Followup CRM with Sage Intacct allows for seamless data synchronization between the two systems, enabling financial data to flow collaboratively and efficiently.
Topcon Positioning Systems introduces Aptix™, a new integration-platform-as-a-service (iPaaS) to optimize how heavy civil construction projects are managed. Aptix seamlessly integrates Topcon solutions with multiple third-party applications to automate and orchestrate data connections between the office and job site. It streamlines processes and generates insights for construction teams within one platform, ensuring the as-built is as-planned and the project meets profitability goals.
Bridgit, the leader in construction workforce planning technology, recently announced the launch of its newest feature set for Bridgit Bench; a comprehensive solution for planning field and craft teams, designed specifically to support the unique needs of self-performing general contractors and the ENR Top 600 specialty contractors. The new functionality helps contractors to schedule, track, and shift their field and craft workforce more effectively while providing a unified platform to manage all of their people. ENR 600 customers can also access new reports to understand project demands on their craft team and advanced communication features to help dispatch team members.
Artificial Intelligence is quickly becoming an integral tool in various industries. But have you ever thought about how it can reshape construction? Regardless of the type of business, proprietors are always seeking strategies for operations improvement and efficiency enhancement. And with construction, the use cases are intriguing. One could understandably presume that the methods for rebar laying or concrete pouring are limited. That’s where AI enters the picture, adding a high-tech touch to the traditionally hands-on field. Continue reading this article.
Vitruvi Software, a leading provider of cutting-edge utility construction software solutions, announces its acquisition by the Software Growth Equity Team of Bow River Capital, a Denver-based alternative asset manager. This strategic move is set to fuel Vitruvi Software’s expansion plans and foster continued innovation in its product offerings. With a steadfast commitment to digitizing the construction industry, Vitruvi Software has built one of the industry’s most powerful and capable cloud solutions for powering digital construction management in the network, power and utility sectors.
PickNik Robotics, the leading software company specializing in unstructured robotics environments, recently announced its collaboration with SKA Custom Robots and Machines, an engineering firm renowned for its work in field robotics. This strategic partnership aims to leverage PickNik Robotics’ cutting-edge software expertise and SKA’s exceptional hardware engineering capabilities to propel the development of advanced robotic systems. SKA Custom Robots and Machines, headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, has established itself as a trailblazer in field robotics, with notable contributions including work on construction, medical, life sciences, mining, and inspection robots.
Community Boss has partnered with OpenVia to offer a cost-effective technology solution that lets communities control access to parking areas, entrances, and amenity spaces with custom time increments. Together, Community Boss and OpenVia allow communities to easily control access to main building entrances, gates, garage doors, elevators, and shared amenity spaces. Now apartment, condo, & HOA communities can modernize their access control systems without the costly hardware upgrades, and give residents the convenience they want. OpenVia’s technology works independently so retrofitting is easy with any hardware, including popular options like DoorKing and Linear.
