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How to Raise Your Curiosity Quotient
In our current business landscape of information overload, you must find meaningful knowledge that you can put into action and give your business a competitive advantage. Your Curiosity Quotient describes just that skill set -- the ability and motivation to learn and...
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...
The Leadership Eye Test: A Simple Checkup for Your Team’s Health
We all know that it’s a good idea to get a physical checkup regularly. These visits to the doctor can help identify potential problems early, and help us resolve health issues that may come up, whether it’s with our heart, hearing, or eyesight.But what if there were...
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...
Barton Malow Sets Its Sights on a VDC – Enabled Workforce
While technology is helping construction firms to streamline workflows, increase communication among stakeholders and keep costs down, much of it is in the hands of a select few employees. The idea that virtual design and construction (VDC) efforts are only the...