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Impact of Digital Transformation on the Construction Industry

CCR Magazine

In construction, it means leveraging tools such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), artificial intelligence, drones, and IoT-enabled devices to streamline processes, enhance productivity, and reduce costs. Predictive Models : Analyze historical data to forecast costs and mitigate potential overruns.

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13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023

BDC Network

This will lead to reduced costs, increased quality control, and the potential for improved energy efficiency and decarbonization. — Mike Lawless, Senior Director of Innovation 2. The technology ensures resiliency during long-term power loss from the grid and eliminates reliance on backup generators and the fuel they require.

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Virtual reality as a tool for sustainable design

Construction Specifier

Recent developments in virtual reality (VR) technology allow for the visualization of unbuilt information as full-scale occupiable environments, providing previously unavailable insight to designers, clients, and other stakeholders. The project team is pursuing both Living Building Challenge (LBC) and Passive House Institute U.S.

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Zweig Group’s 2024 Rising Stars In the AEC Industry

Civil + Structural Engineer

a civil engineering firm focused on sanitary sewer systems, as a stop-gap measure until she could find a career more suited to her structural engineering ambition. With her educational background and personal focus on structural engineering, she accepted a position with RJN Group Inc.,

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7 Trends Shaping the Future of the Construction Industry

CCR Magazine

Sustainable Building In today’s contemporary building industry, sustainability has emerged as an essential component. ” Sustainable construction seeks to reduce the adverse effects on the environment while simultaneously improving the comfort and well-being of the people who live in the building.

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Structural Innovations in Modern Civil Engineering

CCR Magazine

Today, structural innovations in civil engineering are reshaping the industry, paving the way for smarter, more sustainable, and resilient structures. Shape-memory alloys, on the other hand, are used in structures that need to regain their original form after deformation, providing enhanced resilience in earthquake-prone areas.

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Future of Construction: 10 Trends and Forecasts You Can’t Miss

Buildern

As the need for residential development continues to rise, the focus is shifting toward smarter , faster , and more sustainable methods of building. Technologies like artificial intelligence , robotics , and renewable energies are hugely changing how projects are being envisioned, designed, and constructed. 3D Printing 7.