Experts
5 Technology Takeaways From Autodesk University
A new wave ot technology is coming out of the world of design software, from embedded PLM and gaming engines to automated construction and environmental improvements. At Autodesk University in Las Vegas this week, company executives introduced a number of concepts...
Bill Gates Backs Startup Rsing Sunlight to Create 1,000C-Plus Heat
Bill Gates is backing a new venture which aims to turn sunlight into a source of heat exceeding 1,000C that could help replace fossil fuels. The world’s richest man is joining investors behind Heliogen, the first company to concentrate sunlight to reach temperatures...
Are Digital Twins The Next Big Thing For Construction?
The digital twin work is one of the most exciting digital developments at the moment. My favourite comparison I have heard is how the work the National Digital Twin programme is doing now is going to be as important for society as the work Tim Berners-Lee and his...
Evolving The Construction Sector (And The Opportunities It Presents For Startups)
It would not be an exaggeration to observe that construction is one of a handful of horizontal sectors that impacts all aspects of humanity in some form or fashion. The global significance of the infrastructure sector and its impact on people’s quality of life is...
Esri Explains why GIS, AI is ‘Essential’ for the Industry
Esri, the global market leader in geographic information system (GIS), has revealed to Construction Week how geospatial technology and artificial intelligence (AI) is “essential” for businesses that store data. During the latest episode of Construction Week Viewpoint...
How Drones Enhance Improvisation in Construction
The construction process requires rigorous checks and tests when it comes to planning, executing, and documenting a project. Each detail of every job site goes through painstaking scrutiny as accuracy is crucial within the industry. One small oversight, the tiniest of...
How Virtual Reality is Augmenting Realty
In the span of 30 years, virtual reality has transformed from a science-fiction curio to a growing asset for the real estate industry. And some of the biggest changes in the field are now becoming commercially viable, thanks to the spread of affordable consumer...
How Technology Can Help the Construction Industry Overcome Staffing Challenges
As the cost of the building rises due to a lack of increase in productivity, labor shortages, and rising material prices, construction contractors are turning to HR technology and outsourcing solutions to automate tedious administrative processes and offer attractive...
Five Benefits of Virtual Site Planning for Fast-moving Construction Challenges
Construction and engineering companies operate in an increasingly uncertain and resource-constrained world. They often have to respond – at short notice – to fast-moving military and humanitarian challenges with limited time for planning. Whether it’s the design of a...