Technology & Innovation
Suffolk Invests in OpenSpace
Boston – Suffolk, a national building contractor, has joined other major real estate and construction companies as a key investor in OpenSpace, a 360° construction site data capture and analysis platform. Founded in 2017, OpenSpace is deployed on projects exceeding $50 billion in total value in the United States and around the world. OpenSpace uses […]
CSULB Integrates IWMS Software
Boston – Planon, a Boston-based firm specializing in real estate and facility management software solutions, announced that California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) has gone live with Planon Universe, an integrated workplace management system (IWMS) to enhance its campus experience. CSULB has replaced its legacy system by implementing Planon Universe and now aims to revitalize […]
Svigals Creates New Home for QCI
New Haven, CT – Tech pioneers at Quantum Circuits, Inc. (QCI), working on bringing quantum computing technology to the marketplace, now have a new home in New Haven tailored to their unique research type thanks to laboratory design experts Svigals + Partners. Led by Bob Skolozdra, AIA, LEED AP, partner at Svigals + Partners, and […]
New Technology Maps the Built Environment
Edmond, WA – EarthDefine, a provider of high resolution spatial data products, has released its National Building Map product that precisely maps over 137 million building outlines across the contiguous U.S. The dataset also includes accurate locations and addresses to support enhanced routing and rooftop-accurate geocoding for millions of properties across the country. The National Building […]
Technology Companies Sign IWMS Partnership
Boston – Planon Corporation, a global provider of integrated software solutions to enhance real estate and facility management processes, announced that the consulting and advisory services group, Tjene, has signed an Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) implementation partnership with Planon. This partnership will allow Planon and Tjene to support organizations looking to improve their control, […]
Student Organization Teams up with Construction App
National – The nation’s low unemployment levels and tight job market has created a hiring bind in construction. According to the Associated General Contractors of America, 75% of construction companies nationwide are having trouble finding qualified workers. Trade Hounds, which has developed an app to alleviate the hiring crunch by connecting construction companies with skilled […]
Interstate Electrical Services Corp. Stays Ahead of the Curve With The Latest Technology
This article was submitted by Interstate Electrical Services. When you grow into one of the largest and most respected electrical contractors in New England, you might find there’s no shortage of opportunity. But for Interstate Electrical Services, opportunity also comes with high demands for time, services and the consistent body of quality work the company […]
The 10th Annual Visionaries Forum: Creating a Need for Change
This year marks The Construction Institute’s 10th Annual Visionaries Forum. As in years past, Rebecca Hopkins, Assoc. AIA, EDAC, introduced the event as a representative of founding partner, Tecton Architects. Her thought-provoking speech emphasizes the power of an innovative mindset, stating that the first step is to create a need for change. We are […]
A Conversation with Chris Wilson of Atlantic Prefab
Chris Wilson is a designer-drafter for Atlantic Prefab, Inc. (API) based in Wilton, New Hampshire. High-Profile recently sat down with Wilson to talk about how he got his start, and the future of technology in prefabrication. High-Profile: What is your background and how long have you worked for Atlantic Prefab, Inc? Chris Wilson: I have […]
The 2019 Visionaries Forum: Pioneers Shaping the Future of Design and Construction
by Steven G. Haines On April 11, the Construction Institute will host the 10th annual Visionaries Forum, a place where we can pause from the day-to-day grind of our business to imagine what could be. What combination of cutting-edge technology and visionary thought can be brought together to transform our industry? The Visionaries Forum invites […]
