This Viewpoint article by Sharnette Tucker, program manager at HNTB and a leader in PWC’s Professional Development Advisory Council, discusses the many advantages and ways to incorporate AI and predictive data analytics in the construction industry. She also explores several innovations in AI robotics that have significantly improved the safety and efficiency of various construction processes, the use of AI …
Hosting the Olympics Games is expensive and challenging, especially when it comes to stadiums and infrastructure. Until recently, host cities did not have access to the sort of technology that can enable organizers to build and plan stadiums with costs, sustainability, and legacy in mind. But with the 2024 Paris Olympics, that is no longer the case. In this article, …
Technical report deliverables, typically the most visible representation of an AEC company’s service, are currently an exercise in frustration, a source of inefficiency, and a hindrance to growth and profitability for most companies. Kelly L. Stratton of Quire discusses how to tackle the problem with a fresh approach. URL: https://www.aecbytes.com/viewpoint/2024/issue_115.html
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 …
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 …
CIM stands for “City Information Modeling,” the concept being similar to how BIM stands for “Building Information Modeling.” However, while BIM is very much alive and well in the AEC industry, that doesn’t seem to have happened with CIM — the term hasn’t really taken off. Is that because the concept of a “city information model” was flawed to begin …
The legacy brick-and-mortar AEC industry is undergoing massive transformation based on sustainability needs, project complexities, global expansion, cost influences, and legal compliance. This Viewpoint article by Bhushan Avsatthi, Director of BIM at HitechDigital, prognosticates the top 8 BIM trends that are set to transform the AEC sector. URL: https://www.aecbytes.com/viewpoint/2023/issue_110.html
With the dawn of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the AEC industry stands on the cusp of a lasting transformation. AI promises to revolutionize the way we conceive, plan, execute, and track construction projects, making the construction life cycle more efficient than ever. This Viewpoint article by George Goubran, CEO of Built On Vision, envisions the big changes the AEC industry will …
In this article, Akshay Mahajan of Unanet provides pointers on how AEC firms can move away from disparate software in favor of an integrated tech stack to better manage projects, customer relationships, data, and their overall business. URL: https://www.aecbytes.com/viewpoint/2023/issue_108.html
