A couple of months ago, I attended an online webinar in which ES Global and Laing O’Rourke, two leading UK construction companies, shared how they were using cutting-edge technologies on their projects. It was part of the “Digital Building Week” event put together by the organization, Building Design. In addition to discussing the technologies, the firms also presented case studies …
The concept of BIM or “building information modeling” in AEC is so well established by now that it does not even need to be explained any more to any AEC professional, just as we stopped clarifying CAD as “computer-aided drawing” once it had become ubiquitous in AEC firms. There are now more solutions for BIM and BIM-adjacent tools than one …
Public construction projects are among the largest public investments we make. They represent a significant portion of public capital and ultimately form the backbone of public infrastructure. Public construction projects, however, are notoriously complex and are frequently bogged down by delays or cost overruns. Which is why, according to Carl Veillette, chief product officer for Newforma, it would be wise …
Last month, Graphisoft held the first of its Building Together events for 2024, one that was focused specifically on collaboration in AEC. In addition to highlighting Graphisoft’s solutions for collaboration, the Collaborate event provided an in-depth look at a customer case study showcasing this collaboration in action: the Nivy Centrum project in Bratislava, Slovakia by the firm SIEBERT + TALAŠ …
Last week, Nemetschek’s leading AEC technology brand, ALLPLAN, held a virtual event to provide an overview of its growing technology stack, which now includes the structural engineering solutions, SCIA Engineer and FRILO, in addition to its flagship BIM application, Allplan, the steel detailing and fabrication solution, SDS2, and the collaboration platform, Bimplus. In addition to showcasing its products and their …
The construction industry is on the cusp of a technological revolution, with big data and emerging technologies like blockchain, 3D printing, robotics, digital twins — and, of course, AI — poised to reshape the way buildings are designed, constructed, and operated. In this article, Don Jacob, Bluebeam co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer, discusses how, by embracing these technologies and using …
By: Laura Martin | Posted: October 20th, 2022 | Last Updated: October 20th, 2022 Categories: Blog, Precast Precast concrete architectural panels come in various sizes, shapes, colors and thicknesses and often have a decorative role along with the normal structural functions. Architectural panels provide designers with enhanced flexibility and creativity by offering more sizes and shape profiles along with many color and texture …
By: Laura Martin | Posted: October 20th, 2022 | Last Updated: October 20th, 2022 Categories: Blog, Precast A primary benefit of precast concrete is that it saves significant time on a project because it arrives on-site already cast, cured and ready to install. Production of precast concrete involves pouring the concrete into a pre-made mold with pre-stress strands or rebar or both as the primary reinforcement and …
Wells has recently formalized a training program we refer to as the Engineer Development Program (EDP). Our goal is to take young engineers fresh out of college and give them broad exposure to the entire business: making them well-rounded and preparing them to become registered. It also gives them a glimpse into other avenues that they may wish to pursue …
One of the great things about architectural insulated precast panels is that they can incorporate all aspects of a standard wall in a single prefabricated assembly. This includes the structural load-bearing perimeter, exterior air and vapor barrier, insulation, and yes, many times electrical conduit for everything from outlets and light switches to lighting and egress signage. how all of these …
