Technology & Innovation
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 […]
Grants Awarded for Innovative Technologies
Boston – The Baker-Polito administration awarded $759,556 in grants to support six innovative technical advancements for wastewater treatment facilities in Plymouth, Hull, Haverhill, Amherst, and Palmer. The funding, awarded through the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center’s (MassCEC) Wastewater Treatment Pilot program, supports publicly owned wastewater treatment districts and authorities in Massachusetts that demonstrate innovative wastewater treatment […]
BIMrx App Launched to Improve Project Efficiency
New York – Global AECO consulting firm Microdesk, a provider of business and technology advisory services for the design and construction industry, announced its launch of BIMrx, an application designed for Revit and non-Revit powered users. BIMrx was designed to help increase efficiency when making large-scale changes by democratizing data that enables Revit-and non-Revit powered […]
New Weather Risk-Management Dashboard Released
National – Athenium Analytics, a company specializing in risk analysis and business intelligence solutions, released the first comprehensive weather risk-management dashboard tailored for the construction industry. The software-as-a-service platform, GaugeConstruction, is being released nationwide after a year of development with the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). GaugeConstruction delivers short-term, long-term and post-event weather insights […]
Indoor Air Quality App Adds Features
Newton, MA – Smart airside efficiency company, Aircuity, announced the release of new features and enhancements to Aircuity 2.0’s MyAircuity web app. The MyAircuity web app houses Aircuity’s intelligent analytics along with offering graphing and exporting for further exploration of trends seen on the dashboard. The newly released functionality will help provide even more insight […]
