TechnologyFeatures Boosting construction productivity with digital twins and augmented reality 15 August 202328 September 2023 Iain XYZ Reality, David Mitchell, smart design, augmented reality, Digital Construction 5 min read As digital methods continue to revolutionize construction, the industry is going far beyond staples like Building... Read more
InfrastructureFeatures The foundation of resilience. A look at building codes and standards. By Joe Sollod 2 August 20232 August 2023 Iain Sustainability, Infrastructure, construction, Building codes, Joe Sollod, ANCR, International Energy Conservation Code 6 min read Building codes and standards that support resilient infrastructure are more important than ever due to the... Read more
TechnologyFeatures Information is king – The ever-increasing role of the ‘I’ in BIM for construction projects By Nick Scalone 17 July 202317 July 2023 Iain Technology, construction, BIM, Nick Scalone, Microdesk’ 6 min read The ‘I’ in BIM has always had the potential to be important in construction projects. It’s... Read more
Modular & OffsiteFeatures Thinking outside the box – Modular versus stick-built, and the case for the future of construction 17 July 202317 July 2023 Iain Pacific Mobile Structure, modular, modular construction, Modular Building Institute, construction 8 min read There are many deeply held misconceptions and stigmas surrounding mobile construction, which could, in part, account... Read more
InfrastructureFeatures Digital office deployment – Increase value and return on capital projects courtesy of construction technology 17 July 202328 September 2023 Iain Infrastructure, urbanization, Ian Duncan, FTI Consulting, Dr Stephen Mulva, Texas A&M University 6 min read The world has an insatiable appetite for large capital projects, driven by population growth and a... Read more