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Hilti Unveils Semi-Autonomous Overhead Drilling Robot, Called Jaibot

Construction Junkie

Hilti , known for its wide selection of power tools and fastening applications for the commercial construction industry, recently took a step outside the box when they announced the release of an exoskeleton to help relieve the bodily toll overhead work takes on workers. courtesy of Hilti.

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Construction in the Metaverse – Is the Future Closer Than We Think?: Overhead in the Big Room

Autodesk Construction Cloud

People like to see things before they are real to give them a sense of certainty in what they are looking to invest in.” – Steve Rollo, National BIM/VDC Manager at Graham Construction & Engineering LP . a BIM/VDC manager. Overhead in the Big Room appeared first on Digital Builder. A slow build .

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Keeping KeyArena's Landmark Lid Overhead at Climate Pledge Arena Redevelopment Is A 22,000-Ton Balancing Act

ENR Construction

Arena’s building team in quake-prone Seattle uses 4D BIM to manage the constructibility nightmare associated with supporting an iconic cover during construction.

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Why You Should Make 4D Construction Sequencing ‘Business as Usual’ – and How To Do It

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Most of the time, 4D BIM is seen as an early stakeholder engagement tool. The following steps are a good start: Invest in robust 4D software: Prioritise software that integrates seamlessly with your existing BIM tools and offers an intuitive user interface. Capture the data: Easier said than done, but this is a must.

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Damage control the Gammon BIM Conference sponsorship way

DebunkTheBIM

How much does it cost to be a platinum sponsor for the next HK Institute of Building BIM Conference? Can’t do real BIM? BIMES are in Dubai, let’s move back to Hong Kong; (that is, move the story back) How did Mr Derek So, the self-crowned BIM expert and director of Gammon, justify this platinum sponsor expense to his board ?

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Hilti Announces New Wearable Exoskeleton for Tradespeople

Construction Junkie

Heavy lifting, exhausting overhead work, and awkward positions are just some of the perks of working in construction, but they can also lead to chronic back and shoulder pain for many later in life. At a recent press event, Hilti has thrown their hat into the ring with an exoskeleton announcement of their own.

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BIM + Lean: Soul Mates

Construction Dive

The word is becoming associated with corporate mandates; long, gut-wrenching meetings; expensive consultants and software; increased staff; and an overall increase in overhead. By Treighton Mauldin “Lean” is a word that makes many people in our industry start to sweat.

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