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How mobile technology can help construction companies close the labor gap

March 24, 2019

As the U.S. faces the daunting task of repairing trillions of dollars’ worth of dilapidated infrastructure, the construction industry’s worker shortage is becoming a major concern. People like Ralph Gootee, co-founder and chief technology officer for PlanGrid, believe the industry can better leverage technology to begin solving this issue on two fronts.

First of all, technology can help improve both project management and jobsite efficiency, helping construction companies do more with less. Secondly, a younger and more tech-savvy labor pool could gravitate toward the construction industry when modern technology is more widely embraced.

How Laser Scanning Helps a Building Company Save Time and Money in the Field

March 24, 2019

Technology

The promise of field-accurate site conditions inside a 3D building information model is becoming a reality on construction sites and in early design discussions, thanks to better software import capabilities and newer, less-expensive field-scanning technologies.

Redshift previously discussed prefabrication and how small firms can play a key role in coordinating design and construction activities, and laser scanning is a tool that can enable a high level of coordination in construction. Import of a 3D point-cloud into Building Information Modeling (BIM) software has become easier to accomplish and more manageable for architects and construction professionals in the field, as laser-scanning equipment is both more accurate and cheaper than ever before.

10 Construction Industry Trends in 2018 That Will Carry Over Into 2019

March 24, 2019

Trends

Halfway through 2018, it is time to look at the construction industry trends and predictions and see which ones are shaping up. Keeping on top of new and emerging trends in the construction industry not only helps keep your company from falling behind, but it helps you prepare for the future. This year has been an interesting year, with many changes to supply routes and technology. With the continuing growth and evolution of the construction industry, companies must stay up-to-date if they want to remain competitive. Here are 10 construction industry trends in 2018 that will carry into 2019.

Will BIM turn contractors into manufacturers?

March 24, 2019

Trends

Greater digital adoption could change how construction projects are procured, CM’s recent round table agreed.

Construction has a notoriously adversarial procurement culture, which many on our constructor panel agreed can be a barrier to BIM adoption – but some saw change on the horizon.

“BIM requires extra effort and suits early contractor involvement and collaborative working yet the contracts we have are exactly the opposite to that – they’re about achieving the cheapest possible price,” said Alex Jones, head of BIM and digital construction at Murphy.

What is Building Information Modeling?

March 24, 2019

Technology

Building information modeling (BIM) is permeating the AEC industry at an escalating rate to the point where corporations and even countries are choosing to mandate the platform for large-scale projects.

However, BIM is far from self-explanatory. It’s a rather complex concept that leaves people with a lot of questions. What is BIM? What can BIM do? How does BIM work? Each question has multiple answers, which opens the possibility for a wide range of misconceptions.

This can create a barrier for those trying to adopt BIM. Let’s see if we can clear the air on these misconceptions and answer some of these questions about BIM.

Author: SteelFitz

How mobile technology can help construction companies close the labor gap

How Laser Scanning Helps a Building Company Save Time and Money in the Field

10 Construction Industry Trends in 2018 That Will Carry Over Into 2019

Will BIM turn contractors into manufacturers?

What is Building Information Modeling?

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