How to do visual checks on the reinforcement bar at site?
The Constructor
JULY 24, 2020
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Drones take site assessments to new heights
BD+C
JUNE 12, 2023
Drones take site assessments to new heights 0 qpurcell Mon, 06/12/2023 - 12:50 Drone Software Eric Vallejo, Director of Reality Capture and Geospatial Solutions, IMEG Corp., discusses strategies for using visualization and reality capture. By flying drones at night, we can see an enhanced view of a building and the owners’ entire site.
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Utilizing computer vision, AI technology for visual jobsite tasks
BD+C
MAY 1, 2023
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. According to the U.S. nearly 50% higher than all private sector jobs combined.
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Site implementation and assessment of lean construction techniques
Lets Build
AUGUST 26, 2022
Helps reduce and eliminate waste on construction sites. By following the 5S lean construction management workflow, project managers and contractors can reduce on-site waste , increase productivity, and instil a quality culture. Posters or other visuals to support set in order. Increases everyone’s involvement in projects.
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How to Transform a Non-View Lot Into an Eye-Catching Home Site
Pro Builder
MAY 22, 2023
Not only does biophilia affect site selection, but it can also influence a home's interior and exterior design. To maximize a home’s views— whether ordinary or extraordinary—privacy, landscaping, and water elements play a big role and can be used to create a visual focal point on lots where one doesn't already exist.
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Housing, Industrialized: Your Road Map to Off-Site Construction
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Housing, Industrialized: Your Road Map to Off-Site Construction. For home builders, transitioning to off-site building methods requires an operational overhaul. using a framing system by Entekra , which provides a fully integrated off-site solution (FIOSS) for homes and commercial buildings. Mon, 10/04/2021 - 14:02.
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Mitigate risk with construction site monitoring
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
Visual documentation and remote surveillance could be the key to reducing theft, vandalism and safety issues.
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ADA Compliance Ruling Could Mean Changes for Builder Sites
Pro Builder
JULY 9, 2021
ADA Compliance Ruling Could Mean Changes for Builder Sites. A recent California federal district court ruling found the accessibility option on a Domino’s pizza website to be ill-fit for those with visually impaired customers. cbroderick. Fri, 07/09/2021 - 09:58. brick-and-mortar) place of public accommodation are subject to the ADA.
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Over 275 Partners Now Integrate with Autodesk Construction Applications
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Now, project managers can visualize 3D models generated in Metaroom directly into Autodesk Build Insights or BIM 360 Project Home dashboards. Now, project stakeholders can visualize insights from DataSeer directly within Autodesk Build Insight or BIM 360 Project Home dashboards.
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Deliver Heavy Civil Construction Projects with 4D Digital Twins
ENR Construction
JULY 31, 2023
Heavy civil contractors can use them to visualize construction sites and projects in real time from anywhere, helping them make faster decisions, plan more effectively, and mitigate risks for optimal development and delivery of more sustainable infrastructure.
3 sustainable design decisions to make early
BD+C
APRIL 8, 2024
3 sustainable design decisions to make early 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/08/2024 - 09:26 Sustainability In her experience as an architect, Megan Valentine AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, WELL AP, Fitwel, Director of Sustainability, KTGY details three early sustainable design decisions: site selection, massing and orientation, and proper window-to-wall ratios.
Augmented Reality Now: How 3D Visualization is Changing the Construction Industry
Carol Hagen
DECEMBER 13, 2010
With the advent of all of these technologies put together into portable devices like the iPhone and iPad, not to mention Android based solutions like the Galaxy class phones and new Galaxy Tab, data now meets visualization in a way never imagined. Augmented Reality display of a building on a construction site: [link].
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Control The Last Planner System Using Visual Management
Lean Construction
MAY 27, 2020
In line with the famous saying “no battle plan survives contact with the enemy”, construction production systems need solid mechanisms to control their projects on site. The Last Planner System and Takt Time Planning offer a collaborative and balanced method for planning in lean construction.
Video: Workers Find Two Live WWII Bombs on Site
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
The bombs were found stuck in the mud at a Wan Chai construction site where MTR has been construction a rail link for the Sha Tin-Central line. The company said there was too much metal in the site's ground to use electronic detectors, so instead relied on visual inspections by workers.
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Video: Construction Workers Find Two Live WW2 Bombs on Site
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
The bombs were found stuck in the mud at a Wan Chai construction site where MTR has been construction a rail link for the Sha Tin-Central line. The company said there was too much metal in the site's ground to use electronic detectors, so instead relied on visual inspections by workers.
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48 Accelerate Live! talk: From job site to factory, the future of commercial construction, Tyler Goss, Turner
BD+C
JUNE 12, 2017
. From prefabrication to predictive visual-data analytics. From RFID tagging to the use of drones and rovers on job site. Turner Construction has been at the forefront of smart job site movement. And the construction giant is just getting started. .
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Visualization with Stadia
Revit OpEd
DECEMBER 13, 2011
It's a bit closer to Revit's realistic visual style than photo real rendering. In my brief experimentation so far I did find it necessary to put some site surfaces around the exterior of the building. Make sure you put a building pad in so the site doesn't go inside your building or you'll end up with dirt/grass inside too.
Best Value Facilities Repair, Renovation Work Order Delivery
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 24, 2021
Define and discuss issues as a group, beginning with a joint site walk, and continuing through project completion. All parties can visualize project and work order requirements at a granular level and drive efficient life-cycle management. Needs and deliverables are fully visualized and issues address earlier in the process.
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Best Project, Sports/Entertainment: Taiyuan Botanical Garden Domes
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 8, 2021
As the centerpiece of the green redevelopment of an industrial site in the city of Taiyuan, China, the soaring domes of the Taiyuan Botanical Garden are not only visually distinctive but also are a first for mass-timber construction in China. .
EarthCam 5G Construction Camera
Construction Equipment
MARCH 29, 2021
The company’s 5G construction camera, in collaboration with Sierra Wireless, Verizon, and AT&T, makes it possible to send an almost unlimited amount of visual data from the job site. It enables live-streaming, drone, and security analytic applications as well as time-lapse documentation.…
PC Construction Completes Inn at Bellefield
PC Construction
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Guests can also enjoy a full-service farm-to-table-style restaurant and bar, which will be the site of future mixology and cooking classes and elite culinary experiences. “We Both visually and functionally, this new building provides a foundation for further development at this site, spurring additional growth and economic benefits.”
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Social distancing on the job just got easier.
FDR Safety
AUGUST 31, 2020
In most of cases, we have the ability to avoid crowds but this becomes increasingly difficult on job sites for a multitude of reasons. Each on-site employee is equipped with an RF-enabled wearable device on both their body and harness. These difficulties may be short lived thanks to the emergence of Proximity Trace Technology.
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From Data to Action: Top Data Visualizations for Construction
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MARCH 23, 2023
For teams to extract value from data, they must first make sense of the information they have—which is where data visualization comes in. Construction projects involve massive amounts of information and documents, including BIM models, schedules, budgets, and performance reports. Unfortunately, around 95% of that information goes unused.
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Earthcam GigapixelCam X2
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
The GigapixelCam X2 robotic camera is designed for job-site monitoring, live streaming visualization, and continuous security recording. The camera is mounted on an ultra-precise pan/tilt/zoom base and delivers fast, responsive control over 4G wireless networks, the company says. It creates highly…
Winning Projects with Interactive Construction Presentations
Carol Hagen
OCTOBER 17, 2013
Proving your understanding of the project scope, site challenges and constructability is paramount to success. Here are a few ideas to convert your next presentation from drab to interactive: Make Your Information Visually Appealing. Update Your Construction Visual Aides. Show your construction team link portal, interactive.
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The Power of Augmented Reality (AR) in Construction
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 16, 2022
In healthcare, AR is being used to visualize organs or simulate procedures. Mixed reality combines virtual reality and augmented reality to immerse users in visual content while letting them remain aware of their physical surroundings. Want to show the client what a new installation would look like on-site? What is AR?
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3 ways to avoid defects in construction
Lets Build
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Material defects happen when building material gets damaged—whether the defects come straight from the manufacturer or the damage occurs on site. Even with so many automated solutions available in the construction industry, it’s not uncommon for paper documents to be floating around both on site and in the back office system.
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BIM Dimensions 101: 3D, 4D, 5D,6D, 7D, 8D, & Beyond
Autodesk Construction Cloud
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Essentially, 3D BIM lets you create and visualize the building's design. It overlays scheduling information into the model, allowing users to visualize the construction sequence and plan the project more effectively. It includes all possible construction site elements—such as equipment, signage, machinery, scaffolding, etc.
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Illuminating your path to energy efficiency
BD+C
MARCH 4, 2024
Why is site lighting important? Illuminating a site is more than bright lights on a building. When considering how to light a site while focusing on decreasing energy bills and consumption, you must consider the right light, the right place, and the right time. There are biological impacts of light on our bodies as well.
Jobsite Information Management (JIM)
Construction Dive
JUNE 7, 2018
To fully realize the potential of the automated job site, real-time visual information is essential.
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How To Choose The Right Crane For Your Project
Construction Marketing
MAY 11, 2022
Cranes are essential to any major construction project, providing safe and efficient on-site transportation of heavy materials. Choosing the wrong crane for the job could adversely affect your project or, worse, pose a serious hazard on the construction site. In that case, a pick and carry crane or crawler crane may be more suitable.
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Different Types of Maps and Plan | Difference between Map and Plan
Learn Civil Engineering
MARCH 24, 2022
Defintion A map is a visual drawing of a whole region or some of a locality that’s often shown on a flat surface. What is Map? A map’s purpose is to depict precise and elaborated aspects of a particular location, most ordinarily want to show geography. There are many types of maps, together with static, […].
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Identifying your anonymous site visitors: A potential business development tool
Construction Marketing Ideas
JANUARY 21, 2017
These IP-tracking services include Leadlander, Visual Visitor, and LeadRocket. Some commercial services offer tools to allow you to identify the source of visitors to your websites, even if they arrive anonymously — that is, the visitor arrives, sniffs around, but doesn’t complete any sort of contact or lead-form.
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Triax Releases Hard Hat Tags to Monitor Social Distancing and Contact Trace Amid COVID-19
Construction Junkie
JUNE 3, 2020
Many construction sites are open after nationwide shelter-in-place orders slowed the industry due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, but it’s still not business as usual. If the TraceTag , as it’s called, senses workers within 6 feet of each other, it can react with a visual and audible alarm until corrected, if that optional feature is added.
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Cat Productivity
Construction Equipment
APRIL 25, 2019
Cat Productivity is a web-based application that delivers a comprehensive performance overview for equipment on the job site. It provides detailed production reporting and allows companies to remotely monitor job site productivity. The application visualizes site-level data from the onboard systems…
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Level Up Design and Coordination Workflows with Accessible Reality Capture
Autodesk Construction Cloud
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
The best way to navigate these challenges is to equip teams with data and tools that allow them to capture a site’s unique conditions and identify issues before they become major problems. . Being able to track progress on-site provides a visual account of what was done in each phase of the project using laser scan snapshots.
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New Asset Features to Boost Progress Tracking on 2D Drawings
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MARCH 10, 2023
With these new capabilities, you can visually markup 2D sheets and track asset progress to keep office teams updated while empowering folks in the field to forecast their productivity and quickly adjust to scheduling changes. The assets change color based on their status to visually show progress.
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Bluebeam Tips: Construction Safety Hazards using Pictograms
Carol Hagen
APRIL 22, 2015
These visual cues should heighten our awareness so why not place them on your plans to remind employees as they enter work areas what is present? Use Bluebeam to help you with safety talks, acting as a visual aid. Why visuals are so important to safety. Every safety meeting should incorporate visuals, not just speaking or text.
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Evaluating Natural Disaster Risk In Site Selection
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 24, 2017
Natural disaster risk is an important site selection factor that has the risk of being overlooked when evaluated alongside factors such as workforce and logistics. . Factors are often evaluated in a geographic information systems (GIS) screening to visually map data sets to help identify Areas of Interest. Best viewed on desktop.).
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Best Dashboard for Tracking the Coronavirus
A David Creation
MARCH 20, 2020
Their visual representation dashboard of the COVID-19 CURVE is the first in the world to help humanity visualize how well each region is doing as time goes on. Take a look and bookmark this site. He has been sharing updates with me during this crisis, and I thought it was time to help share the dashboard with my followers.
Construction Photography Best Practices
Carol Hagen
APRIL 11, 2012
It’s a visual testimonial to the expertise and capabilities of the contractor and their team. MultiVista , a national firm, captures visual as-builts indexed according to your architectural drawings. Using photos to clarify site conditions can help. Visualizing with Augmented Reality (AR).
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262 Job Order Contracting Training – Collaborative Lean Construction
Job Order Contracting
NOVEMBER 25, 2018
4BT training comes in all forms and levels, introductory to advanced, on-site to virtual. We integrate lectures with visual aids and hands-on exercises. The results, consistent on-demand, on-time, on-budget, quality construction are well worth the effort.
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FDRsafety’s Client, National Steel City, LLC Reduced or Eliminated Welding Fume Exposure and Improved Employee Comfort
FDR Safety
OCTOBER 1, 2020
You are welding on the construction site and the work is rarely (actually, almost never) on a bench with ventilation. You talk to your site safety professional and he/she analyzes your situation, applies the Hierarchy of Control and evaluates the assigned protection factor (APF) for the welding to be performed. It has an air flow of 7.6
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The True Value of 3D Modeling for Home Builders
Pro Builder
JULY 14, 2021
In a 3D environment, flat plans are brought to life, making it possible to visualize and understand precisely how a home’s design will come together. As such, builders can greatly reduce the typical communication challenges they face coordinating projects among clients, engineers, architects, contractors, site crews, and other stakeholders.
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