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Project Information Platforms: Toward More Efficient Construction

ArchDaily

Courtesy of Newforma Collaboration challenges happen in any construction project; with so many stakeholders and disciplines needing to be heard, agreeing on something and making it happen can be mired in delays, misalignment, and frustration.

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Data-Driven Architecture: Delving into 4 Building Information Tools

ArchDaily

2 Architecture is a multifaceted discipline influenced by diverse sources of data and information, which play a fundamental role in shaping architectural production. Image created using AI under the prompt: A futuristic architectural landscape exemplifying data-driven architecture. Image via DALL.E

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University of British Columbia develops ‘smart construction robots’ for basic on-site tasks

Archinect

A team at the University of British Columbia has developed “smart construction robots ” for performing basic tasks on construction sites, such as lifting and moving objects. Tony Yang observes as the robot decides how to navigate around the obstacle and complete its task, without n eeding a human operator.

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construction materials inform beomseok chae’s industrial furniture collection

designboom

the construction-inspired collection includes the beam stool and the scaffolding bench. The post construction materials inform beomseok chae’s industrial furniture collection appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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From Plan to Reality: Unlocking the Power of Aerial Imagery for AEC

Aerial imagery has emerged as a necessary tool for architecture, engineering, and construction firms seeking to improve pre-construction site analysis, make more informed planning decisions, and ensure all stakeholders have access to an accurate visualization of the site to keep the project moving forward.

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Boat construction informs Esbjerg Maritime Center by Snøhetta and WERK Arkitekter

Deezen

A wooden community centre for water-sports clubs has opened on the coast of Esbjerg, Denmark, with a design by studios Snøhetta and WERK Arkitekter that references boat construction. The cladding was designed to mimic boat construction. Snøhetta and WERK Arkitekter have completed the Esbjerg Maritime Center.

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Immigrant women detail a 'completely different world' on construction sites in NYC

Archinect

[C]onstruction is a risky job, and even more so for undocumented immigrants, who often work under informal verbal agreements. And for women, being vastly outnumbered on every construction site means more pressure to accept lower pay and mistreatment.

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