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Utilizing computer vision, AI technology for visual jobsite tasks

BD+C

Utilizing computer vision, AI technology for visual jobsite tasks 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/01/2023 - 09:32 AEC Tech Burns & McDonnell breaks down three ways computer vision can effectively assist workers on the job site, from project progress to safety measures. nearly 50% higher than all private sector jobs combined.

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REINFORCEMENT COVER AND PRE-CONCRETE CHECKS

The Constructor

When the formwork is erected the concrete can be poured. When the concrete has reached the required strength the formwork can be poured. If the steel had been placed too close to the surface and the concrete had been poured then over time the steel may become exposed to moisture and corrosion will commence.

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Damage Control: 5 Ways to Manage Construction Mistakes

Autodesk Construction Cloud

About 1,750 concrete panels used for the metro stations walls ended up having the wrong concrete mix. Instead of the installed panels lasting for 100 years, water would be able to penetrate the concrete to deteriorate the materials at a faster rate. If possible, make sure to document the mistake visually with photos.

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Specifying floor finishes: Polished concrete topping slabs with radiant heating

Construction Specifier

Increasingly, owners and architects are using exposed concrete slabs to provide an urban/industrial aesthetic in commercial and residential applications, while, in many cases, providing a medium for hydronic piping. This article does not address concrete-like finishes, including epoxies and resins. Managing expectations.

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Role of sound in shaping user experience in commercial architecture

Construction Specifier

Buildings are full of acoustically reflective materials—concrete, glass , metal, and wood—all of which can cause unwanted sound to reverberate throughout the interior, increasing stress levels, decreasing concentration, and otherwise negatively impacting the building’s occupants.

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Trimble App Provides Real-Time Visual Data

Construction Equipment

Trimble introduced Trimble TrimView Direct, a mobile application that leverages existing real-time data collected by Trimble’s TrimFleet Suite for the ready mix concrete industry. Trimble has teamed with development partner, BCMI, to expand on how that data is viewed and used by top-level management.

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Classes for Field Teams at AU 2023

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Field teams and managers constantly deal with multiple moving parts. From workforce and resource management to safety and compliance, we know you work extremely hard to keep all project components aligned. The event offers various sessions that shed light on how to effectively manage people, data, and processes in the field and beyond.

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