Technology & Innovation
BPDA Board Approves Seven Projects
Boston – The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) Board of Directors approved seven development projects at their August meeting. The projects will generate a total of 223 residential units, 42 of which will be affordable. In addition, the projects will create over 4,000 jobs upon their completion. Included in the approved projects is Exchange South […]
Envenio Launches BIM & CFD Survey
New Brunswick, Canada – Engineering software developer Envenio has launched an online BIM (Building Information Modeling) and CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) Survey. The 5-6 minute survey has been designed to collect baseline data directly from industry, and aims to find out more about BIM and the role for CFD in building design and HVAC system […]
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 […]
