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Climate TRACE: Al Gore’s Real-Time Emissions Tracker Is a Game-Changer for Global Climate AccountabilityClimate Change

Climate TRACE: Al Gore’s Real-Time Emissions Tracker Is a Game-Changer for Global Climate Accountability

Climate TRACE: Al Gore’s Real-Time Emissions Tracker Is a Game-Changer for Global Climate Accountability “Built by a global, not-for-profit coalition of over 100 universities, scientists, and AI experts….Climate TRACE is a comprehensive emission tracker..that uses satellites, other remote sensing techniques, and artificial intelligence to deliver a detailed look at global emissions that gets even better […]

Jackie De Burca · 4/25/2025

Sustainable Skyscrapers and Smart Homes: The Green Tech Transforming ConstructionNet Zero

Sustainable Skyscrapers and Smart Homes: The Green Tech Transforming Construction

In recent years, there has been a growing emphasis on sustainable building practices across the construction industry. With the increasing concern over climate change, the need for eco-friendly construction materials and energy-efficient construction methods has become more pressing than ever. The use of renewable energy in construction, the introduction of environmental-friendly construction technologies, and the […]

Jackie De Burca · 8/17/2023

From Drones to BIM: How Tech Tools are Reshaping Construction Site ManagementOn Site

From Drones to BIM: How Tech Tools are Reshaping Construction Site Management

Welcome to the digital age of construction site management. The integration of technology tools has transformed the way construction sites are managed, providing better safety, increased efficiency, and streamlined communication among team members. Drones and building information modelling (BIM) are just a few examples of how technology has revolutionized the industry. In this article, we […]

Jackie De Burca · 8/17/2023

Wearable Tech and Safety: Enhancing Worker Wellbeing in the Construction SectorTechnology

Wearable Tech and Safety: Enhancing Worker Wellbeing in the Construction Sector

Welcome to our latest article, where we delve into the importance of enhancing worker wellbeing in the construction sector through the use of wearable tech and wellbeing initiatives. As you may know, the construction industry is one of the most hazardous sectors to work in, and it is crucial that we prioritize the wellbeing and […]

Jackie De Burca · 8/17/2023

Constructing Efficiency: Exploring the Role of Automation and Robotics in ConstructionTechnology

Constructing Efficiency: Exploring the Role of Automation and Robotics in Construction

Welcome to our article on the role of Automation and Robotics in Construction. The construction industry is constantly evolving, and with the introduction of new technologies and innovative solutions, it is now possible to achieve a level of efficiency that was previously unimaginable. Automation and robotics have emerged as one of the most significant technological […]

Jackie De Burca · 8/17/2023

Building the Future: How Technology is Revolutionizing the Construction IndustryTechnology

Building the Future: How Technology is Revolutionizing the Construction Industry

With the emergence of new technologies, the construction industry is experiencing a significant transformation. From improving productivity to reducing costs, technology is revolutionizing the way we build, enhancing the quality of life for construction workers, and improving efficiency. In this article, we will explore the latest advancements in construction technology and how they are reshaping […]

Jackie De Burca · 8/17/2023

Digital Blueprints to Smart Structures: The Impact of Technology on Modern ConstructionTechnology

Digital Blueprints to Smart Structures: The Impact of Technology on Modern Construction

Welcome to the world of modern construction, where technology plays a major role in shaping the future of the industry. Gone are the days of traditional blueprints and manual labor; today, technology has revolutionized the way we approach construction projects, from the planning phase to the final execution. With the emergence of advanced construction technology, […]

Jackie De Burca · 8/17/2023

Episode 26: Spot The Robot With Trimble's Top Expert & Balfour Beatty Case StudyPodcasts

Episode 26: Spot The Robot With Trimble's Top Expert & Balfour Beatty Case Study

In Episode 26 of the Constructive Voices podcast, Henry Mc Donald speaks to David Burczyk, Construction Robotics Lead at Trimble Connected Construction, and Mark Crawford, Business Manager at Balfour Beatty, to speak about their exciting collaboration, Spot the Robot, who could be our future new co-worker on construction sites. Robotics platforms such as Spot have […]

Tara Flanagan · 3/1/2022

SmarTwin and XYZ Reality Partnership Brings HoloSite AR to the USAArchitecture

SmarTwin and XYZ Reality Partnership Brings HoloSite AR to the USA

<p>XYZ Reality, a pioneering UK-based&#160;construction industry augmented reality (AR) company, and&#160;SmarTwin&#x2122;, a New York-based digital twin technology advisory, have announced their USA alliance. After a successful early access program, deploying their technology across projects in the UK and Europe, XYZ Reality is entering the US market and bringing their Augmented Reality solution, HoloSite, across the [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://aec-business.com/smartwin-and-xyz-reality-partnership-brings-holosite-ar-to-the-usa/">SmarTwin and XYZ Reality Partnership Brings HoloSite AR to the USA</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://aec-business.com">AEC Business</a>.</p>

admin · 10/15/2021

Establishing Corporate-Level Drone and BIM Operations for ConstructionTechnology

Establishing Corporate-Level Drone and BIM Operations for Construction

<p>Jero Juujärvi, BIM Coordinator at Kreate Group gave this presentation at the WDBE Community Session titled &#8220;How can supersensing improve infrastructure construction&#8221; on September 22, 2021. The presentation was courtesy of Pointscene. The session hosts were Aarni Heiskanen (https://aec-business.com) and Paul Wilkinson (http://extranetevolution.com). The session program is at wdbe.org.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://aec-business.com/establishing-corporate-level-drone-and-bim-operations-for-construction/">Establishing Corporate-Level Drone and BIM Operations for Construction</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://aec-business.com">AEC Business</a>.</p>

admin · 10/9/2021

The Integrated Data Environment for Infrastructure ConstructionArchitecture

The Integrated Data Environment for Infrastructure Construction

<p>Kelly Doyle, the COO of ProjectReady, talks at the WDBE Community Session titled &#8220;How can supersensing improve infrastructure construction&#8221; on September 22, 2021. The session hosts were Aarni Heiskanen (https://aec-business.com) and Paul Wilkinson (http://extranetevolution.com). The session program is at wdbe.org.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://aec-business.com/the-integrated-data-environment-for-infrastructure-construction/">The Integrated Data Environment for Infrastructure Construction</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://aec-business.com">AEC Business</a>.</p>

admin · 10/7/2021

7 beautiful 3D printed housesArchitecture

7 beautiful 3D printed houses

Among the construction techniques that are reshaping the built environment industry, 3D printed houses is without a doubt the most impressive. We get four walls built in 24 hours, an energy-efficient house, and plans that can be customized. This feature runs you through why 3d printed houses are revolutionary, plus we show you seven examples [&hellip;]

Nicolas R · 10/1/2021

How to Modernise Construction with RFID Labelling for Asset Tracking, Inventory Management and Other ApplicationsTechnology

How to Modernise Construction with RFID Labelling for Asset Tracking, Inventory Management and Other Applications

RFID labelling can help you and your team modernise your construction business. Construction sites house everything from expensive equipment to raw materials and serve as a staging and storage area for these products prior to installation. Something that appears simple, such as pipe segments, can be quite pricey and difficult to track using traditional barcode [&hellip;]

admin · 8/28/2021

Episode Eleven: Gavin Tonnet of utecture on city-changing urban renewal projects and transformational virtual pre-construction technology. Pete The Builder talks about The Tool RevolutionArchitecture

Episode Eleven: Gavin Tonnet of utecture on city-changing urban renewal projects and transformational virtual pre-construction technology. Pete The Builder talks about The Tool Revolution

Henry McDonald interviews Gavin Tonnet of utecture about city-changing urban renewal projects and transformational virtual pre-construction technology. Who is Gavin Tonnet? Gavin is a recognised expert and leader in the property space having created and led businesses for Mirvac, Leighton, Stockland and Japanese giant, Sekisui House. He was responsible for many significant city-changing urban renewal [&hellip;]

Gavin Tonnet · 8/25/2021

Gavin Tonnet talks about city-changing urban renewal projects and transformational virtual pre-construction technologyCities

Gavin Tonnet talks about city-changing urban renewal projects and transformational virtual pre-construction technology

Ahead of Gavin’s interview with Henry McDonald which will be broadcast on Episode 12 on 14th September, I caught up for a quick chat with Gavin Tonnet, CEO of utecture. What city-changing urban renewal projects have you been involved in? Involved and led over USD$20b of major renewal. Some of those that really changed and [&hellip;]

Jackie De Burca · 8/17/2021

Mitigating cybersecurity risks in the construction industryTechnology

Mitigating cybersecurity risks in the construction industry

A growing threat is quietly emerging across the construction sector. As threat varieties evolve in sophistication, and become even more malicious and numbered online, the roles of prevention and protection against cybercrime cannot be understated. Cyber&nbsp;vulnerability&nbsp;is an issue that many construction firms might overlook, but a robust cybersecurity strategy can be the difference between costly [&hellip;]

admin · 7/26/2021

Episode Eight: Understand Mixed Reality and its Commercial Uses Easily with Architect, James Lee BurgessEconomy

Episode Eight: Understand Mixed Reality and its Commercial Uses Easily with Architect, James Lee Burgess

20th July 2021: Release Date Understand Mixed Reality and its Commercial Uses Easily with Architect, James Lee Burgess. Pete The Builder Discusses the Huge Challenge of the Rising Costs of Materials Architect, James Lee Burgess, explains what is Mixed Reality in an accessible way. If you are hoping to understand MR this is an easy [&hellip;]

Jackie De Burca · 7/13/2021

Episode Six: Learn How Artificial Intelligence Can Save You Lots Of Time And MoneyPodcasts

Episode Six: Learn How Artificial Intelligence Can Save You Lots Of Time And Money

24th June 2021: Learn How Artificial Intelligence Can Save You Lots Of Time And Money. Ireland&#8217;s Favourite TV Builder, Pete, Checks Out The Construction Scene In America. This cutting-edge episode of Constructive Voice is looking at Artificial Intelligence (AI); technology that is being adopted by different sectors, from auto manufacturing to consumer products, including one of [&hellip;]

Jackie De Burca · 6/23/2021

The Biosite System – how we approach access controlTechnology

The Biosite System – how we approach access control

<p>Knowing which access control or workforce management system to choose...</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.biositesystems.com/the-biosite-system/">The Biosite System &#8211; how we approach access control</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.biositesystems.com">Biosite</a>.</p>

admin · 6/18/2021

Robertson introduce Biosite Facial Recognition on UK’s first National Robotarium siteConstruction News

Robertson introduce Biosite Facial Recognition on UK’s first National Robotarium site

<p>&#160; Robertson Construction has deployed facial recognition technology on its...</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.biositesystems.com/robertson-introduce-biosite-facial-recognition/">Robertson introduce Biosite Facial Recognition on UK’s first National Robotarium site</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.biositesystems.com">Biosite</a>.</p>

admin · 6/8/2021

Episode Three 11th May 2021: Mixed Reality In Construction, A Mates Chat About Mental Health & An In-Depth Look At ApprenticeshipsApprenticeships

Episode Three 11th May 2021: Mixed Reality In Construction, A Mates Chat About Mental Health & An In-Depth Look At Apprenticeships

Mixed Reality In Construction, A Mates Chat About Mental Health &amp; An In-Depth Look At Apprenticeships If you have been wondering about how you might integrate Mixed Reality into your construction projects, you have definitely come to the right place. Jordan Lawver, of Trimble, gives an excellent and entertaining introduction to this topic. Learn from [&hellip;]

Jackie De Burca · 5/5/2021

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