AI/BIM/VDC/CAD
Digital Twins: Taking Building Visualization a Step Further
While “digital twins” will likely never be part of my typical lexicon, the technology is finding its way into more of my client conversations. Many owners are now accustomed to visualizing their buildings during design and construction, but the popularity of digital twins is taking this a step further. Imagine being able to observe your…
DPR Raleigh-Durham Leverages Skills-Based Volunteering for New Boys & Girls Club
In a year of unprecedented upheaval, we continue to see reasons for hope as people rise to the challenge of helping others in their communities. DPR Construction has a long history of embracing Community Initiatives (CI), evidenced recently by DPR Raleigh-Durham’s undertaking of a CI project for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Carolina to help…
NIBS Holds BIM Executive Roundtable on Digitizing the Construction Industry
The National Institute of Building Sciences virtual gathering focused on the “need for a coordinated program to advance collaboration and innovation in the building industry.” The National Institute of Building Sciences recently met with an exclusive list of leaders from public and private organizations to discuss the need for a coordinated program to advance collaboration and innovation…
Construction
Doggett Concrete Promotes Randy Brown to Director of Business Development
Doggett Commercial Concrete, LLC, is happy to announce the promotion of Randy Brown to Director of Business Development. Randy’s new role covers business development across the southeast. Randy has been in the concrete industry for almost 25 years. He joined Doggett in 2021 as a business development representative for the Charlotte area. “Watching the growth of…
Clemson University Selected for FAA Collegiate Drone Training Program
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected Clemson University’s Nieri Department of Construction, Development and Planning to participate in the Unmanned Aircraft Systems-Collegiate Training Initiative program (UAS-CTI). “Inclusion in the FAA’s Collegiate Training Initiative is going to open doors for collaboration with other flight educators across the country,” said Joe Burgett, an associate professor of…
Absolute Powerhouse: Next-Generation 2022 Toyota Tundra
With a plethora of adventure-ready, go-anywhere, been-anywhere vehicles cementing its foundation, the all-new 2022 Toyota Tundra is born from a lineage of trucks and SUVs rooted in quality, durability and reliability. Its predecessors hit the million-mile mark on more than one occasion thanks to a team of engineers who built the truck above and beyond…
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TPM Announces New Autodesk Buying Process and Significant Investments in Offerings
TPM, a 51-year-old technology company serving the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Manufacturing industries, announces major investments alongside Autodesk’s new buying process that will affect all customers. Autodesk, a nearly 40-year-old partner of TPM’s, has announced a new way to buy for all commercial customers, effective June 10, 2024. In this new model, Autodesk users will still…
PlanHub to Showcase the #1 Preconstruction Solution for General Contractors at the 2024 AGC Convention
PlanHub, a prominent cloud-based preconstruction software (SaaS) platform, has announced they will be an exhibitor and Silver Sponsor for this year’s 2024 AGC (Associated General Contractors of America) Annual Convention, taking place in San Diego, CA from March 19th-22nd. Executive team members and product experts will be on hand to showcase and discuss how PlanHub’s complete suite of…
New Study Finds Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Firms’ Cloud Storage Needs Have Increased by Over 50% Compounded Annually
The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry within the Egnyte ecosystem is experiencing a significant evolution in its data management landscape, according to the 2024 AEC Data Insights Report from Egnyte. The report highlights the dynamic shifts Egnyte is seeing in data storage, security, and collaborative practices adopted by industry professionals. This year’s trends report highlights the…
ABC Unveils AI Resource Guide for Contractors
Associated Builders and Contractors today announced it has released an artificial intelligence technology guide for the construction community, which includes definitions, construction use cases and considerations. The purpose of the guide is to provide a level of knowledge to ensure contractors can be active participants in the construction AI conversation. “ABC helps members realize the potential of…