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Construction Dive
JULY 1, 2025
Skip to main content CONTINUE TO SITE ➞ Dont miss tomorrows construction industry news Let Construction Dives free newsletter keep you informed, straight from your inbox. ERIK RUSSELL: This project faced the unique challenge of integrating a 1979 concrete building with a modern addition requiring as much as an 8-inch shift for alignment.
UK Construction Blog
JULY 3, 2025
Technology integration is crucial for sustainable construction success, with Building Information Modelling (BIM) reducing waste by 30%, smart building systems achieving 20-30% energy savings, and digital tools enabling precise resource management and real-time monitoring. What Is Sustainable Construction?
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UK Construction Blog
JULY 18, 2025
Light steel frame systems are innovative construction methods that utilize thin sheets of steel, known as cold-formed steel, for building structures. Common applications include walls, roofs, and floors in various building types. With increasing focus on sustainable building practices, light steel framing stands out as a viable choice.
UK Construction Blog
JUNE 24, 2025
New technologies like AI, BIM, and IoT are helping manage projects better by saving time, cutting costs, and reducing risks. Sustainability is also a big focus; new rules in the EU require all new buildings to be zero-emission by 2030. While green buildings cost more to build, they can cut long-term operating costs by up to 40%.
UK Construction Blog
APRIL 16, 2025
Tools like Building Information Modeling (BIM) and project management software offer real-time collaboration across stakeholders, reducing the margin for error and streamlining workflow. Modular construction the prefabrication of sections off-site is gaining traction for its speed and scalability.
Jonas Construction
JANUARY 30, 2024
Here are some of the construction technology trends that will dominate in 2024: Additive Manufacturing 3D printing technology is becoming more accessible and affordable, allowing construction companies to create customized building components on-site or in a controlled environment.
UK Construction Blog
MARCH 3, 2025
Building Information Modelling (BIM) BIM, or Building Information Modelling, is a process that creates and manages digital representations of a building (or other physical asset). They include the following: 1.
For Construction Pros
JULY 18, 2025
Concrete contractors have also been struggling with the pervasive challenge of data fragmentation and inconsistent information flow directly impacting field productivity and increasing costly reworks. This involves leveraging BIM (Building Information Modeling) for detailed concrete designs, connecting those models directly to the field.
ENR Construction
JUNE 9, 2025
A recent $130-million housing development awarded to Indias National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) is funded through a loan assistance program. Multiple revisions to agreements and design changes over the years have resulted in chronic delays, but the expansion is now expected to be operational in October.
The Pro Builder
APRIL 22, 2023
Off-site or industrialized construction methods potentially offer multiple advantages beyond a quieter jobsite and provide a path to build single-family homes much faster with a good framing crew. he was struck by an eerie silence. No cutting (or recutting) of materials required, hence the notable lack of any construction din.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JULY 31, 2023
In the race to meet surging construction demand and reduce risk, the industry is turning to innovative solutions such as prefabrication and modular construction to increase productivity and protect margins. This shift isn't just a passing trend; the prefabricated buildings market is expected to surpass $227.7
Autodesk Construction Cloud
DECEMBER 21, 2023
We don't always throw around the word "revolutionary," but building information modeling (BIM) has truly been that over the last few decades. At its core, BIM represents an all-encompassing strategy for creating and managing information about a built asset. What is a BIM dimension? What is 3D BIM?:
BDC Network
JUNE 20, 2024
2024 Timber-Strong Design Build Competition: Small Buildings, Big Educational Opportunities 1 kcichowicz Thu, 06/20/2024 - 12:14 Student-led teams have 90 minutes to erect attractive, durable, engineered wood structures. APA – THE ENGINEERED WOOD ASSOCIATION MFPRO+ Blog Some designed playhouses.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 1, 2023
The benefits of offsite construction, which comprises the manufacturing, planning, design, fabrication, and assembly of building elements offsite are expansive. The Structural Building Components Association (SBCA) conducted studies in 1995 and 2015 and compiled the results into a comprehensive report “Framing the American Dream.”
Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
Building Information Modeling (BIM) isn’t a new concept in construction. Many contractors have been using this 3D design method for years now to improve collaboration, often with impressive results for efficiency and ROI. Meanwhile, a quarter of companies only have one or two employees trained in BIM.
Roads Online
AUGUST 28, 2024
The students, Australia’s next generation of built design professionals, spent the first half of 2024 figuring out design solutions to answer the question: “how can ‘Smart Building’ connect communities, deliver social capital and foster positive health and wellbeing outcomes?” for a chance to win the Challenge Cup.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 16, 2018
If you work in construction, you can’t escape the buzz around business information modeling (BIM) , the 3D modeling method used to communicate information throughout the design, build and lifecycle of a project. What Is BIM? BIM lets your whole team work off the same models.
Construction Marketing
APRIL 11, 2023
This has obviously led to large-scale improvements in the way structures are designed and building materials are fabricated. Incorporate the Latest Project Management Software Computer-animated design (CAD) technology revolutionized design when it was introduced decades ago. It streamlines scheduling.
Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
As technology fueled by machine learning and artificial intelligence continues to rapidly change, she will help guide Symetri’s proprietary solutions focused on the convergence of design, make, and operations that will accelerate customers’ ability to improve processes and reach desired outcomes. “We
Autodesk Construction Cloud
AUGUST 11, 2022
It can be difficult to make meaningful changes to your BIM/VDC workflows if you’re not learning from others who are doing it well. Lucky for us, one of our Autodesk Assemble customers was kind enough to let us dig into their preconstruction and prefabrication workflows with BIM and Assemble. REGISTER NOW.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 9, 2024
We adopted new technologies, embraced sustainable building practices, and were more vocal about the benefits of working in the AEC field. The future is bright for the construction industry, and the best way to prepare is to stay informed and adaptive to emerging trends. Prefabricated construction again could help ease labor shortages.
Building Radar
JULY 15, 2024
Prefabrication, often referred to as prefab, is revolutionizing the construction industry. By manufacturing building components offsite and assembling them onsite, this method offers numerous advantages over traditional construction techniques. What is Prefabrication? Benefits of Prefabrication in Construction 1.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 11, 2024
These technologies can also streamline the design review process and help teams produce more accurate estimates, thus "reducing budgets and timeline deviations by an estimated 10-20% and engineering hours by 10-30%." Solving Complex Design and Scheduling Challenges James Niyonkuru Bicamumpaka Sr. billion by 2032.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Danielle O’Connell, Skanska USA Building Inc. Chris Walker, The PENTA Building Group. A skilled engineer with almost 20 years of experience in the AEC industry, Andrew has a proven track record of effectively working on both the design and construction side of projects. . Manager, Global Design Tech, Amazon.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
APRIL 22, 2022
Sitting on the grounds of a former petrol station was the COP house – a wooden cottage modelling a much more sustainable form of housing. The wooden roof, floor and walls are designed to capture sunlight and body warmth – limiting the need for heating throughout the building’s lifecycle.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Prefabrication has a very long history. For example, after the second world war Prime Minister Winston Churchill saw the method as key to solving the UK’s housing crisis – which led to the construction of 150,000 prefabricated houses by 1951. Remember, understanding the prefabricated products that already exist is key.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 23, 2024
Building information modeling (BIM) has come a long way since its inception. Today, construction teams use BIM not just to create or visualize a building's design but also to store and relay crucial project information—including cost and scheduling data. So, over the years, BIM has expanded."
Building Radar
JULY 17, 2024
Example of Construction Technology: Building Information Modeling (BIM) Understanding BIM Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a digital representation of the physical and functional characteristics of a facility. AR improves accuracy and reduces errors during construction.
Roads Online
MAY 22, 2024
It is also designed to make stakeholder engagement and plan changes simple in a controlled environment away from the day-to-day challenges on site. Using our experts in the business, once design commences, we model it in the BIM environment. This is achieved by using a virtual twin BIM model.
Field Wire
JULY 24, 2023
The construction industry is undergoing a big change, with the adoption of Building Information Modeling (BIM) at its core. BIM brings many benefits to the table, including improved collaboration, streamlined processes, and enhanced project outcomes.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JUNE 9, 2023
Construction often involves complex logistical planning and coordination, but what happens when you add a building in one of the harshest environments on earth to the mix? Beyond logistics, there’s also the matter of costs and schedules. “We’re building something in the most isolated, remote part of the world.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Keynotes, meetups, sessions, and networking kept everyone engaged, informed, and overall created our best AU yet. The Future of BIM Is Information Led by speaker Håvard Vasshaug, CPO and Co-founder, Anker, this industry talk covers some of the biggest hurdles in productivity for the construction industry.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
Nima Jafari , Senior BIM Manager, Amazon. Prefabrication. In 2022 and beyond, you can expect to see the role of prefabrication increase in construction, especially in light of supply chain challenges. Andrew explains, “It’s about getting the right people in the room when we are making a decision in the model.
Building Radar
JULY 24, 2024
Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a digital representation of the physical and functional characteristics of a facility. BIM allows construction professionals to plan, design, and manage buildings and infrastructure more efficiently.
BDC Network
APRIL 20, 2023
13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/20/2023 - 08:21 Sustainability Biophilic design, microgrids, and decarbonization—these are three of the trends, technologies, and strategies IMEG’s market and service leaders believe are poised to have a growing impact on the built environment.
Building Radar
JULY 25, 2024
Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Information Modeling (BIM) has become a cornerstone of modern construction management. BIM technology creates detailed digital representations of physical and functional characteristics of a construction project.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
Goods are delivered on time and within budget, meaning contractors can build and execute projects efficiently. . You should also use a supplier management system that enables you to review and track vendor information. That is why you should set up processes to ensure everyone can relay information efficiently. .
The Korte Company
JANUARY 19, 2024
Multi-phased Design-Build. Building a multi-layered design from cloud point data We’ve done more than a dozen jobs in our 20+ years with Hershey — but this was just the second for Project Designer Alex Engelbrecht. Hershey had also stressed the importance of a design that enabled easy maintenance.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 31, 2022
The resilience required to tackle the challenges of 2021 has become a solid foundation for building in 2022. Economic & global People & culture Data & technology Sustainability Business model Vote. Business Model. So how do we turn lessons learned into something that makes us smarter, more strategic builders?
Autodesk Construction Cloud
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Furthermore, rising environmental and government pressure as well as requirements from responsible owners will drive the industry to make better, informed decisions regarding more sustainable materials and methods. New business models. Design and build reimagined . “In ” Circularity in construction .
UK Construction Blog
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
In the UK, new laws mean that new buildings are constructed to be net zero by 2025 onwards. This means creating more efficient processes that improve the design and construction process while also making buildings that are designed to reduce their environmental impact.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
AUGUST 31, 2023
Autodesk University 2023 is the premier event for innovators in architecture, design, and construction. From informative classes to networking functions, you’ll be sure to gain new ideas and perspectives at every turn. Innovators move businesses—and ultimately entire industries—forward. Check out the full session catalog here.)
Autodesk Construction Cloud
AUGUST 4, 2022
With 3D printers now capable of printing building walls and processing cement, the technology could help reshape construction as we know it. Some other popular additive technologies include selective laser sintering (SLS), fused deposition modeling (FDM) and direct metal deposition (DMD). Construction took just 17 days.
Building Radar
JULY 31, 2024
Technology is playing a pivotal role in advancing these practices, driving efficiency, reducing waste, and promoting greener building methods. Energy-Efficient Building Systems Technology is also advancing energy-efficient systems, including smart HVAC systems, LED lighting, and energy management software.
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