Adding Functions for Property Management
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by Constructech Staff
2y ago
The paper and pencil approach to everyday business function is going the way of…well, of paper and pencils. Software, on computers or in the cloud, is taking over those chores and with the near ubiquitous connectivity present today, keeping multiple levels of the organization aware of each and every transaction is common. As an example of how software providers are working together to make more management functions easier, Motili, a property and HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning)  technology company, is partnering with Yardi,a developer of investment and property management ..read more
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2022 Resolution: Focus on the Construction Worker
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by Laura Black
2y ago
Welcome to 2022. Despite inflation concerns and ongoing production bottlenecks, at the end of last year builder confidence edged higher for the fourth consecutive month on strong consumer demand and limited existing inventory, according to the NAHB (National Assn. of Home Builders). We ended 2021 on a strong note. Let’s take that energy and carry it through to the New Year. The month of January is typically one for resolutions and goal setting. In the next few weeks, we will highlight key areas—resolutions, if you will—specifically for the construction industry. Some of these resolutions inclu ..read more
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AI and the Sun
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by Constructech Staff
2y ago
Artificial intelligence, otherwise known as AI can benefit many areas where data is dominant. A novel application is in solar arrays at the utility level. Heliogen’s technology, for example, is a modular, turnkey, AI-enabled concentrated solar energy system that has the potential to deliver clean energy with nearly 24/7 availability. Heliogen has been granted by Woodside Energy (USA) Inc. a Limited Notice to Proceed to begin procurement of key equipment for a 5 megawatt commercial-scale demonstration facility in California. The facility will utilize advanced computer vision software that preci ..read more
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BIM and Geography
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by Constructech Staff
2y ago
BIM (building information modeling) provides a lot of information for construction and maintenance of structures. Computer aided design or CAD has been a major tool in “loading” a BIM project’s database. Now, other tools are being integrated with BIM for increased digital transformation of the industry. As new projects are started under the recent infrastructure bills, U.S. construction companies will find themselves pressed for increased efficiency by government agencies and private contractors alike. By adopting BIM and GIS (geographic information system) technology, the architecture, engin ..read more
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Bringing Solar into The City
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by Constructech Staff
2y ago
Major urban areas have not seen significant solar applications due to density and the age of many structures. New York City’s five boroughs contain many buildings that retain their 100-year-old and older walls and roofs, making them unsuitable for the often heavy solar panels newer building sport. In response, one company has come up with a “solar canopy” approach that has promise. Urban Energy is determined to increase clean distributed energy adoption among small-commercial and condo/cooperative residential buildings in NYC by enabling no-investment participation and maximizing system values ..read more
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2022 Predictions: The Smart Home
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by Laura Black
2y ago
In the last few weeks, we have embarked on a blog series, looking at general technology trends, the digital infrastructure needed, and specific technologies that will impact construction. We have also explored what the worker and customer wants and how that influences construction, with a focus last week on cities of the future. Today, let’s narrow in on the home of the future. Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic erupted in 2020, how we use and interact with our homes has changed. Prior to the pandemic, we saw the rise of open concepts, but some of that is beginning to evolve as some people are w ..read more
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Looking All Around
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by Constructech Staff
2y ago
Cameras are being used in a myriad of ways in construction. Monitoring work progress on the jobsite and flying high over a tract to survey a new project are just a few. Fleet owners, with both truck and heavy equipment, are adopting cameras to survey the operation of the equipment and monitor operator behavior to prevent accidents and provide evidence in case of accidents. It’s not only construction companies that can be liable for operator error and incidents caused by others. Companies across the commercial transportation industry, from long-haul trucking to field services to passenger trans ..read more
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Development Changes Everything
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by Constructech Staff
2y ago
Putting a sustainability twist on new developments, the Lakeview Village site in Mississauga, Ontario Canada was once home to the Lakeview Generating Station—known locally as the Four Sisters due to its four 500-ft. tall smokestacks—was a place of smog, pollution, and environmental degradation until its eventual decommissioning in 2005. Now, LCPL (Lakeview Community Partners Limited) is changing that site to a sustainable “15-minute city.” The 15-minute city is a residential urban concept in which most daily necessities are within a short walk or bicycle ride of residents’ homes. LCPL is ..read more
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Post-COVID Risks and Rewards
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by Constructech Staff
2y ago
The COVID-19 pandemic hit construction worldwide with cancelations, postponements, delays, and lockdowns just like every other industry. Now, many of the restrictions imposed in 2020 and 2021 are being abated, although the rise of variants such as Delta and Omicron may change that quickly. According to a report from Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty, Managing the new age of construction risk, the global construction market is set for a sustained period of strong growth post-COVID-19, driven by government spending on infrastructure and the transition to a net zero society ..read more
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Getting Ready
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by Constructech Staff
2y ago
The infrastructure bill was just signed and already companies are getting in line to help. The U.S. federal government normally spends more than $20 billion annually on roads, bridges, dams, and other infrastructure projects with that number about to get much bigger with the bipartisan infrastructure bill being passed. The FHWA (Federal Highway Administration) Office of FLH (Federal Lands Highway) operates in all 50 states and provides engineering and construction expertise that supports more than 500,000 miles of roadway, 8,500 bridges, 35,000 trails, and more than 400 transit syst ..read more
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