Technology & Innovation
Virtual Building Service a Game Changer
Brussels – Property developers, building owners and facilities managers all appreciate knowing in advance how buildings perform. Well-designed spaces and smooth people flows translate into better user experiences, higher rents and faster ROIs. However, it can be difficult to strike the right balance between higher occupancy rates and efficiency. A building that holds the maximum amount […]
Triax Brings Innovation to Jobsites
Norwalk, CT – Triax Technologies, Inc., a provider of technology for the connected jobsite, recently announced a partnership with United Rentals, Inc., the world’s largest equipment rental company, to offer Triax’s flagship Spot-r IoT system at its rental branches. Triax’s Spot-r IoT sensor technology provides insights into real-time worker and asset management. The system will integrate with United […]
IMAGINiT Releases New Family of Products
Boston – IMAGINiT Technologies’ recently released the Clarity 2019 suite of products for Building Information Modelling (BIM) teams. The products provide a new way for project teams to access and manage Autodesk Revit software model data. A new dashboard and integration with Autodesk Dynamo allows BIM teams access to more than 55 metrics across multiple projects enabling collaboration between project […]
Froling Energy Holds Biomass Technology Conference
Keene, NH – Froling Energy, a New Hampshire based mechanical contractor focused on biomass boiler systems, welcomed dozens of mechanical engineers from all over the Northeast to participate in a conference focused on state-of-the-art biomass boiler system technology. Participants and presenters came from as far away as Scotland and Switzerland to connect with colleagues and hear […]
The 2018 Visionaries Forum: What This Year’s Visionaries Are Saying . . .
For nine consecutive years, The Construction Institute has presented The Visionaries Forum, a multi-speaker-based event that offers attendees a chance to learn from industry pioneers who are shaping the future of design and construction through new technology and new ideas. This year’s event is being moderated by Greg Sauter, founder of Smart City Works, and will be […]
MBH Embraces New Technologies
by Nicholas P. Michnevitz III MBH Architecture is at the forefront in offering virtual reality (VR), building information modeling (BIM), and new real-time technologies to assist in the design development of architectural and landscape planning. Much of our work involves very complex and highly detailed environments such as in healthcare, research and development, and manufacturers […]
Incorporating Technology Into The Construction Process At Chapel Haven
by Tanya Cutolo S/L/A/M Construction Services (SLAM CS), the construction management division of The S/L/A/M Collaborative (SLAM), recently implemented several forms of technology to streamline the construction management process on Chapel Haven, a current design-build project in New Haven, Conn. SLAM was hired to fast-track the planning, design, approvals, and construction of a major expansion […]
High-Tech Tools Advance Construction Management
By Chad McCullough High-tech tools hold the promise of allowing construction project team members to achieve greater efficiency and produce a better product. Does it work in practice? Absolutely. A recent example is the transformation of the Stratford High School campus in Stratford, Conn., which includes a new 127,000sf addition. Currently under construction across from the […]
Aquicore Releases New Platform Features
Washington, D.C. – Aquicore, a provider of IoT-driven solutions for commercial real estate building operations, recently announced new features and enhancements for its cloud-based Command Center. The newest release includes new features for equipment management, tenant bill-back, and enhancements to the platform’s user interface. The Aquicore Command Center is a portfoliowide smart asset management platform […]
