by GCO | Feb 11, 2021 | experts
Brief Researchers at Purdue University are testing a robotic system with an end effector that lets construction materials be placed and fastened in the same operation with the same arm. The system relies on computer vision algorithms to detect building elements and...
by GCO | Feb 10, 2021 | experts
Brief Sensors, advanced filtration technology and preventive maintenance can help buildings address health concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, Tim King and Ray Mans write. Sensors and analytics can be used to monitor building occupancy, provide contact...
by GCO | Jan 29, 2021 | experts
Brief The nearly instantaneous speeds offered by 5G technology can be transformative for construction sites, offering real-time, cable-free digital connections and access to highly data-intensive applications. Cradlepoint’s James Bristow explores how Taylor...
by GCO | Jan 13, 2021 | experts
Brief An engineer must take into account when choosing between balanced concrete, under-reinforced concrete or over-reinforced concrete for a beam to support a building. “In most circumstances, under-reinforced section concrete beams are generally preferred to...
by GCO | Jan 12, 2021 | experts
Brief Construction firms will focus on standardizing prefabrication materials and processes as builds become more complex in 2021, Kenny Ingram writes. Other trends to watch include a growing emphasis on total asset lifecycle responsibility and the use of enterprise...
by GCO | Dec 24, 2020 | Articles, experts
Brief Empa engineers are continuing to test a concrete beam built in 1970 with steel reinforcement. After half a decade, the beam is showing no signs of weakness, says engineer Christoph Czaderski. Insight For half a century now, a long-term experiment has...
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