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3 ways the most innovative companies work differently

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3 ways the most innovative companies work differently 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/15/2024 - 14:24 AEC Innovators Gensler’s pre-pandemic workplace research reinforced that great workplace design drives creativity and innovation. And according to HBR , history shows that recessions can create opportunities for innovators.

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Commercial Construction Trends: Three Headlines That Won’t Die In 2019

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But lately I’m reading more about high-tech construction solutions – from the usage of BIM and drones on job sites, to new software options that streamline project management, to wearable tech for construction workers. Reshaping the Retail Landscape.

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Implementing an ‘asset drawdown strategy’ for site decarbonization

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Implementing an ‘asset drawdown strategy’ for site decarbonization Solidifying a decarbonization plan via an “asset drawdown strategy” that carefully considers both capital and operating costs represents a game-changing opportunity for existing properties to compete with new projects. Illinois electricity generation by sources, January 2023.

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Why and How Do Builders Intend to Use Off-Site Methods in 5 Years?

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Why and How Do Builders Intend to Use Off-Site Methods in 5 Years? In just one year, an increasing number of builders reported intent to utilize off-site construction within the next five years. Home Innovation’s recent study also surveyed builders on the main reasons why they would choose off-site construction.

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'Trade Secret' Startup Builds Modular Homes out of Ceramic

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Vantem achieves all that, explains founder and CEO Chris Anderson, by using an innovative panel for the floors, walls, and roofs. A Vantem home in the Bahamas withstood the islands’ strongest hurricane on record, the Category 5 Hurricane Dorian, in 2019. Vantem structures also have held up to Antarctic conditions and an 8.2

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Transforming the AEC Industry with Technology: The Walls AEC Story

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By continually adapting to the latest advancements in the field and incorporating innovative solutions into their projects, Walls AEC has established itself as a forward-thinking player in architecture, engineering, and construction. They struggled with miscoordination, rework and lost time searching for missing information.

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KPMG Report: The value of Information Management in construction for VolkerWessels

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VolkerWessels UK is a multi-disciplinary contractor that delivers innovative solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors, including rail, highways, airports, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. Benefits of digital transformation for VolkerWessels. About VolkerWessels UK. Other report participants.