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A section for information technology, construction technology and building information modeling

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Information technology

Software and data acquisition and processing systems to improve design, construction, and business efficiency

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Stories about Building Information Modeling and its applications beyond 3D modeling to add schedule, cost and risk plus facilities management data

Construction technology

Where research intersects with construction equipment and materials, applications of machine learning and knowledge-based systems, robotics, 3D Printing, internet of things, wearable computing, applications of drones to construction, safety systems
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Safety Technology

Wearable Biometric Sensor Brings Better Data on Heat-Related Illness in Construction

Jeff rubenstone
Jeff Rubenstone
December 29, 2020
One Comment

A new wearable sensor is offering construction workers and safety managers an early-warning signal.


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Smartvid.io’s AI tool

COVID-19 Safety Trends Seen in Video and Image Data

Jeff rubenstone
Jeff Rubenstone
December 16, 2020
No Comments

When the COVID-19 pandemic first spread across the U.S. earlier this year, construction sites saw a raft of new safety procedures to ensure essential work could continue without casually spreading the virus.


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Seequent
Construction Technology

Geotechnical Modeling Software Advances Design Work on HS2 Rail Project

Peter reina enr
Peter Reina
December 15, 2020
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A team of New Zealand-based software designers that brought digital 3D modeling to engineering geotechnics less than two years ago recently launched an upgrade to their software. It is now being used on some major projects, including the U.K.’s multibillion-dollar London-Birmingham high speed railroad (HS2).


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Crane Sensor Helps Confirm Best Practices on Hawaiian High-Rise Project

Jeff rubenstone
Jeff Rubenstone
December 14, 2020
No Comments

Hawaiian Dredging has used manual processes to track the productivity of the cranes on its jobsites in the past, but a deployment of Versatile's CraneView sensor package is automating some of that tedious and difficult work.


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4Q Tech Report

4Q Tech Report: The Supply Chain Scramble

Jeff rubenstone
Jeff Rubenstone
December 10, 2020
No Comments

New technologies and processes for digitally managed materials tracking and deliveries are challenging long-held ideas on project logistics


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T2D2 engine

Machine Learning Takes a Crack at Facade Inspection

Jeff rubenstone
Jeff Rubenstone
November 18, 2020
No Comments

Getting machine learning and artificial intelligence to work for construction is often a matter of finding where it would be most useful.


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Autodesk Tandem

Autodesk Expands Construction Cloud, Releases Build, Quantify and BIM Collaborate at AU2020

Company's annual Autodesk University conference goes all-online due to pandemic
Jeff yoders
Jeff Yoders
November 18, 2020
No Comments

At its first all-virtual Autodesk University conference, software vendor Autodesk announced three new construction cloud products, a partnership for electrical design and a new digital twin offering for owners and operators.


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omniverse

Autodesk Partners With Nvidia on Collaborative Design Environment

Omniverse allows designers using different software to work on the same model in real time
Jeff rubenstone
Jeff Rubenstone
November 12, 2020
No Comments

In an effort to create a common environment for design visualizations across multiple platforms, Autodesk has partnered with Nvidia to bring its broad suite of design software to Nvidia Omniverse, a recently launched collaborative 3D environment that allows users of different software to see their 3D designs in one shared online space.


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CCTA
Driving The Technology Discussion

How a California County's Mobility Mavens Are Creating a Future With Autonomous Vehicles

The Contra Costa County plan includes training for intelligent transportation systems
Aileen cho
Aileen Cho
November 11, 2020
No Comments

The Contra Costa Transportation Authority has a small staff with a big reputation.


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SoFi Stadium Digital Twin

SoFi Stadium Builds Out Digital Twin for Operations and Maintenance

Stadium operator plans to use digital twin from Willow to optimize performance
Jeff yoders
Jeff Yoders
November 2, 2020
No Comments

SoFi Stadium's digital twin from Willow consolidates 3.1 million sq ft of stadium and all its moving parts into a 16GB graphical and relational model that can be accessed from an iPad and analyzed by stadium management for optimizing building operations.


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EVENTS

Webinar

1/30/20 to 1/30/21
Online
Contact: Lauren Whitaker

Transitioning to a Data-Driven Future

ON DEMAND

This webinar will provide an overview of how data organization can solve some of today’s biggest challenges in the construction industry. Data can boost productivity, collaboration and reduce rework. Companies who have successfully built a data-centric foundation will discuss how to improve data collection and analysis for the best outcomes.

Sponsored by: 

PlanGrid

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Webinar

2/5/20 to 2/5/21
Online
Contact: Lauren Whitaker

How You Can Be Risk-Ready with Email Management

ON DEMAND

Email is the default method of day-to-day communication, meaning the bulk of project information is buried in emails, 'locked' inside individual inboxes. This makes email critical in not only preventing disputes but reducing businesses’ overall risk exposure. We'll discuss the pitfalls construction companies in the US fall into when it comes to disputes, and how email management can help avoid these legal disputes.

Sponsored by:

Mail Manager

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Webinar

2/6/20 to 2/6/21
Online
Contact: Lauren Whitaker

Strategic Electrification: Satisfy the Demand with VRF Technology

ON DEMAND

Buildings account for nearly 40 percent of annual global CO2 emissions due in part to the use of Fossil fuels. Strategic Electrification is an alternate approach that uses electric-powered technologies to increase energy efficiency, leading to cost optimization, and reduced pollution. During this webinar, you'll hear from industry professionals whom have been successful in implementing energy-efficient systems.

Sponsored by:

Mitsubishi Electric

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Sponsored Featured Event Webinar

2/12/20 to 2/12/21
Online
Contact: Lauren Whitaker

2020 Construction Forecast: Course Correction

ON DEMAND

We'll address how forecasters see construction markets developing in 2020. Top forecasters will share their views on the market prospects for the industry both nationally and regionally. We will also hear from a leading industry technology strategist about how they envision the year from a construction technology perspective.

Sponsored by:

CMiC

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Webinar

2/13/20 to 2/13/21
Online
Contact: Lauren Whitaker

Seeing IS Believing: Using High-Res Aerial Imagery to Boost Productivity

ON DEMAND

Looking for ways to boost your project productivity and gain a competitive edge? Discover how with Nearmap—a high-resolution aerial imagery and location intelligence company that allows you to see truth on the ground. You’ll learn how Nearmap content is captured and delivered, understanding the accuracy and frequency of the content; and more.

Sponsored by:

Nearmap

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Webinar

2/19/20 to 2/19/21
Online
Contact: Lauren Whitaker

How Advanced Work Packaging Drives Next-Generation Project Management

ON DEMAND

Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) is being touted by many as “next-generation project planning” – and for good reason. AWP is equally relevant to both owner and contractor organizations, driving a more collaborative and transparent approach to executing projects. This webinar details how organizations can excel at AWP-driven projects to ensure more on-time, on-budget project successes. 

Sponsored by:

InEight

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Webinar

2/20/20 to 2/20/21
Online
Contact: Lauren Whitaker

Driving Accuracy, Visibility, & Accountability with Drone Data: Case Studies from P Agnes

ON DEMAND

With over five years of experience as a UAV pilot, P Agnes Construction Project Manager Ian Larson shares insights and practical examples about using drones for take-offs, the bidding process, site documentation, subcontractor tracking and client communication in both horizontal site and vertical building methods. Join us for this informative webinar.

Sponsored by:

DroneDeploy

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Webinar

3/12/20 to 3/12/21
Online
Contact: Lauren Whitaker

Pilots & Executives: Harmonious Drone Program from the Ground Up

ON DEMAND

Companies early in the process of creating a drone program have a lot of questions and concerns from different business groups. Discover how Moss & Associates, a national construction management company, effectively collaborated between their employees, executives, and other business groups to develop the company’s first drone program. 

Sponsored by:

Skyward

Partnered with:

Moss

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Webinar

3/18/20 to 3/18/21
Online
Contact: Lauren Whitaker

The Untapped Potential of BIM in the Field

ON DEMAND

Earn: 1 PDH; 1 AIA LU/Elective; 0.1 IACET CEU*

RCEP    IACET  PDH

Get the power of BIM out of the office and job trailer and into the hands of field workers where there’s tremendous untapped potential to harness the model to boost productivity, quality and safety. Using real-world project examples, the panelists will show you how they rolled out technology to craftworkers, fabricators and other field employees with streamlined training and maximum benefit. 

Sponsored by:

Procore

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Webinar

3/25/20 to 3/25/21
Online
Contact: Lauren Whitaker

Case Study: CORE Construction Drives Operational Excellence with Drone Data

ON DEMAND

In this webinar, Italo Cruz, Senior Construction Technology Specialist at CORE, will discuss how the company’s investments in drones and drone data transformed key construction workflows and helped the ENR 400 company enhance operational excellence. He will also discuss the metrics the firm uses to evaluate its technology investments and its future goals. 

Sponsored by:

DroneDeploy

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October 21, 2020

The 2020 Top 600 Specialty Contractors Unveiled

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This popular annual webinar takes place just as the new rankings are unveiled. It invites leaders from top-ranked firms to talk about their takeaways from the year past and their strategy for the year ahead. ENR will moderate a panel of executives from the largest specialty contracting firms as they discuss the results of the 2020 Top 600 survey and opportunities for future business.

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October 29, 2020

Solving Problems Before They Happen With A.I.

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Advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning are giving firms new insights into what can go wrong on their projects. From providing advice on where to allocate resources to identifying real safety risks on jobsites, A.I. advisors are promising to deliver real competitive advantages. Learn how to get past the hype around A.I. and find the benefits of these tools.

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