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Virtual reality as a tool for sustainable design

Construction Specifier

Recent developments in virtual reality (VR) technology allow for the visualization of unbuilt information as full-scale occupiable environments, providing previously unavailable insight to designers, clients, and other stakeholders. The project team is pursuing both Living Building Challenge (LBC) and Passive House Institute U.S.

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OpenSpace Launches AI-Powered Production Tracking and Object Search from 360 Degree Photos

Construction Junkie

Since its inception in 2018, OpenSpace has already collected over 50 million images, which has allowed their machine learning software to recognize and analyze photos for increased accuracy. Those results are then visualized directly onto a site plan in a heat map-style as well as a line graph timeline view. courtesy of OpenSpace.

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Civil Engineering Software | List of Civil Engineering Software | List of Engineering Software

CivilJungle

This software can help in drafting & documenting, designing, visualizing & analyzing & so on. List of Civil Engineering Software: This software are substantially beneficial in Construction projects. Microsoft Project (MS Project). GeoStudio 2018 R2. Microsoft Project (MS Project)-.

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Behind the Build: Interview with Mike White, Director of Design and Construction at North Point Hospitality

Autodesk Construction Cloud

So, in terms of what I specialize in, My degree is in building construction and construction management. I was in the Army for nine years and developed good management and leadership skills. But that gave me valuable skills in leadership, personnel management, and project management. It was a 19-story Hampton Inn.

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Autodesk Acquires AI Company, Pype, and Makes Investments into Two Others

Construction Junkie

In 2018, Autodesk made a huge splash in the construction industry by acquiring PlanGrid , BuildingConnected , and Assemble. They also offer Bridgit Field , for punch list and inspection management. via Autodesk.

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The New Preconstruction Advantage: Connected Quantification & Model Coordination in a Common Data Environment

Construction Business Owner

For example, if each clash costs $3,500 per instance (PWC, 2018), it’s difficult for estimators and project managers to ensure each project is profitable during the planning phases of a project. Autodesk Takeoff makes it easy to visualize project scope with aggregated 2D and 3D takeoffs.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2022

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Mechanical Engineer & Project Manager, AKF Group. As Mechanical Engineer & Project Manager, Jason oversees the implementation of digital platforms in a multi-building and multi-phase project. He is solution-oriented and is incredibly effective in managing relationships across different teams.”.