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Brief  Strong winds, seismic activity and the passage of tall container ships all had to be taken into account during the construction of Turkey's recently opened 1915Canakkale Bridge, the world's longest suspension bridge. Rob Hakimian explores the challenges faced...

Brief  Daniel Davis, a senior researcher at Hassell, writes that architects can take a data-led approach by using BIM data and other data. "Firms need to begin actively gathering data, they need to address the cultural issues that make the industry unappealing to...

Brief  Building information modeling will continue to benefit from advances in artificial intelligence this year, while digital twins will improve accuracy and help reduce costs, Lydia Bamford writes. Cloud technology will also play a big role in BIM implementation,...

Brief  Researchers at the University of Southern California have developed a computational model to determine the ideal shapes and sizes of engineered aggregates for self-healing concrete while minimizing the volume fraction of the healing agent. Self-healing concrete...

Brief  Pocket doors are a stylish way to integrate broken plan living into your home, making them a modern option for homebuilding projects.   Insight   ontent supplied by Eclisse Installing pocket doors can help self builders, renovators and extenders...

Brief HGTV shows make home renovations look straightforward. But in reality, the process of redesigning a kitchen, installing a new bathroom, or building a home from the ground up is a complex and lengthy.With artificial intelligence, that process is becoming faster,...

Brief  If you are considering building a garden sunroom, you've probably found yourself asking what exactly is the difference between a conservatory and an orangery? Despite them both extending homes, bringing in lots of lighting and creating that connection between...

Brief  Leslie Lok and Sasa Zivkovic spoke to Archdaily about computational tools, the potential of robotic fabrication, as well as their academic work concerning digital construction technologies. Read the full interview below.   Insight ANNAH Office is a...

Brief  Quebec-based contractor Pomerleau is entering the second phase of an initiative with artificial intelligence firm Zetane Systems that is helping the builder streamline the estimating process. Zetane CEO Guillaume Herve notes that many contractors often avoid...