Lack of organizational readiness is biggest hurdle to artificial intelligence adoption

Managers of companies in the industrial sector, including construction, have bought the hype of artificial intelligence (AI) as a transformative technology, but their organizations are not ready to realize its promise, according to research from IFS, a global cloud enterprise software company. An IFS survey of 1,700 senior decision-makers found that 84% of executives anticipate massive organizational benefits from AI.

AEC Innovators

National Institute of Building Sciences announces Building Innovation 2024 schedule

The National Institute of Building Sciences is hosting its annual Building Innovation conference, May 22-24 at the Capital Hilton in Washington, D.C. BI2024 brings together everyone who impacts the built environment: government agencies, contractors, the private sector, architects, scientists, and more.

BIM and Information Technology

BIM at LOD400: Why Level of Development 400 matters for design and virtual construction

As construction projects grow more complex, producing a building information model at Level of Development 400 (LOD400) can accelerate schedules, increase savings, and reduce risk, writes Stephen E. Blumenbaum, PE, SE, Walter P Moore's Director of Construction Engineering.

AEC Tech

9 steps for implementing digital transformation in your AEC business

Regardless of a businesses size and type, digital solutions like workflow automation software, AI-based analytics, and integrations can significantly enhance efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness.

BIM and IT are subject matter that every member of the building team should have some kind of handle on, and that everyone can derive some benefit from. Whether it’s an app to help with cost control or an optimized building design achieved through BIM, these technologies can bring your projects to the next level and beyond.

The Firestone BP iPad app offers building owners, facility managers, contractors

Mar 7, 2012

Firestone iPad app offers touch technology

Free app provides a preview of Firestone’s Roots to Rooftop Building Envelope Solution with an overview of all the products from ground and stormwater management solutions, to complete wall panel and commercial roofing system applications.

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Mar 1, 2012

Intelligent construction photography, not just pretty pictures

Our expert tells how to organize construction progress photos so you don’t lose track of all the valuable information they contain.

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Mar 1, 2012

AIA: A clear difference, new developments in load-bearing glass

Earn 1.0 AIA/CES learning units by studying this article and successfully completing the online exam.

The CornellNYC Tech campus, which will house the Technion-Cornell Innovation Ins

Mar 1, 2012

Cornell shortlists six architectural firms for first building on tech campus

Each of the firms will be asked to assemble a team of consultants and prepare for an interview to discuss their team’s capabilities to successfully design the university’s project.

Feb 22, 2012

ACI BIM manual for cast-in-place concrete in development

The improved communication, coordination, and collaboration afforded by BIM implementation have already been shown to save time and money in projects.

Feb 16, 2012

Gain greater agility and profitability with ArchiCAD BIM software

White paper was written with the sole purpose of providing accurate, reliable information about critical issues related to BIM and what ArchiCAD with advanced technology such as the GRAPHISOFT BIM Server provide as an answer to address these issues.

Feb 1, 2012

‘Augmented reality’ comes to the job site

A new software tool derived from virtual reality is helping Building Teams use the power of BIM models more effectively.

Tim Gregorski | Jan 8, 2012

3D PDF Converter for Autodesk Revit Labs Edition

Tetra 4D™ announced the Labs Edition of 3D PDF Converterfor Revit. The new software enables Revit…

Jan 3, 2012

BIM: not just for new buildings

Ohio State University Medical Center is converting 55 Medical Center buildings from AutoCAD to BIM to improve quality and speed of decision making related to facility use, renovations, maintenance, and more.

Dec 29, 2011

GreenWizard offers cloud-based LEED credit management, assessment

The company recently began offering companies the ability to run assessments for design credits, in addition to traditional product-specific LEED credits.