Tag #Construction Technology

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Prefab Modular Home Shows Promise in Addressing Australia's Housing Crisis

Laura Jennings' four-bedroom modular home in Victoria's Waratah Bay was constructed in a factory and assembled on-site in under six months, highlighting the speed and efficiency of this building method as a solution to Australia's housing crisis.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
forbes.com
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Slip-Resistant Ceramic Tiles Enhance Safety and Reduce Fall Risks

A new digital glazing process for ceramic tiles increases slip resistance when wet by modifying water surface tension, enhancing safety and reducing fall risks, particularly in bathrooms and outdoor spaces. This innovation is gaining popularity due to its functionality and fire-resistant properties.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
dw.com
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Robotic Dog Automates Data Collection for Berlin Construction Firm

A Berlin construction company, LAT, uses a robotic dog equipped with cameras and sensors to automatically document high-voltage cable installations along railway lines, addressing labor shortages and improving efficiency.

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thetimes.com
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Quantum Gravimeter Promises to Revolutionize Underground and Underwater Mapping

A new quantum gravimeter, developed by Delta G, uses rubidium atoms to measure gravity with extreme accuracy, promising to significantly reduce construction delays and improve submarine navigation by creating precise maps of underground and underwater structures, potentially saving billions in damag...

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forbes.com
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Design & Construction Week 2024 Highlights Resilience, Wellness, and Sustainability Trends

Design & Construction Week 2024 in Las Vegas saw record attendance (124,000) with key trends being resilience (e.g., wildfire defense systems), wellness (e.g., induction cooktops, cold plunge tubs), and sustainability (e.g., heat pump water heaters).

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faz.net
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German Construction Industry Faces Deepening Crisis Amidst Rising Costs and Digital Lag"

A PwC study reveals a sharp decline in German building permits since 2022, driven by rising costs, supply chain issues, and slow digital adoption, leading to revenue losses and project delays for 69 percent of surveyed companies.

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forbes.com
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GIS+BIM Software Revolutionizes Construction, Reducing Failure Rate

A new software system combining GIS and BIM is dramatically improving the success rate of large-scale construction projects, as seen in the Grand Paris Express subway expansion, which is on track despite the typical 91.5% failure rate for such projects.

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theglobeandmail.com
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Mercator.ai: AI-Powered Platform Revolutionizes Construction Industry

Chloe Smith's Mercator.ai uses AI to track construction projects' lifecycles, providing data-driven insights that reduce reliance on informal networks and enhance decision-making; currently expanding into Texas.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
themarker.com
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Exodigo's AI-Powered Subsurface Mapping Revolutionizes Infrastructure Projects

Exodigo, an Israeli startup, developed AI-powered subsurface mapping technology eliminating the need for excavation. This provides accurate, comprehensive data for infrastructure projects, reducing costs and delays, as used by companies like Israel Electric and the NTA in Israel and HNTB in the US.

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World's Largest 3D-Printed Community a Success in Texas

Lennar and Icon partnered to complete a 100-home 3D-printed community in Georgetown, Texas, which has already sold 75% of its homes, demonstrating the viability and market demand for this innovative construction method using domestically sourced materials.

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60% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
faz.net
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BIM Technology Cuts Construction Time and Costs by 20% and 30%

In Düsseldorf-Benrath, Germany, a new residential construction project uses Building Information Modeling (BIM), resulting in a 30% faster build time and a 20% cost reduction compared to traditional methods; the digital model improves safety and material management while extending its utility to bui...

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forbes.com
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Tech Revolutionizes Construction, Addressing Labor Shortages and Transforming Work

Technological innovations in equipment, materials, and data sharing are revolutionizing the construction industry, attracting a more diverse workforce and enabling longer careers for seasoned workers, addressing the industry's labor shortage and improving work-life balance.

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