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

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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. AI-equipped cranes and forklifts use the information to move construction materials, such as beams and columns, around the site without a human operator.

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Information about Construction Estimating: Concepts, Tips, and Free Templates:

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Level 2 – Advanced or Schematic: The estimate incorporates the developed schematic design. Level 3 – Initial or Design Development: Even during the design phase of a project, estimates are revised. The estimator may refine its conclusions using this information. Although which you may use to develop bids and cost baselines.

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BMW launches concept car that changes into 32 different colours

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BMW has unveiled an updated version of its colour-changing car technology at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, expanding the concept from black and white to a full colour palette. The German auto brand presented the technology as part of its latest concept car, the BMW i Vision Dee, which is on display at CES 2023.

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Space tourism informs design of Ichi Station sushi restaurant in Milan

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Set in a historic building in the Brera district, the chain's latest outpost builds on the same travel and transport concept established across its other outlets – including eight in Milan and another in Turin. We proposed approaching the travel concept as a trip to the future," said Masquespacio co-founder Christophe Penasse.

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Norman Foster and Holcim develop modular housing unit for displaced communities

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Promotion: the Norman Foster Foundation has collaborated with building materials company Holcim to develop the Essential Homes Project, a concrete-wrapped modular housing concept for displaced people. For more information visit Holcim's website. The photography is by Chiara Becattini unless otherwise stated.

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Dezeen Debate features BMW's colour-changing concept car

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The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Debate newsletter features BMW's i Vision Dee colour-changing concept car. BMW revealed the updated version of its colour-changing car technology at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, expanding the concept from black and white to a full colour palette. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now.

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The BMW i Vision Dee concept car changes into 32 different colours

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BMW has unveiled an updated version of its colour-changing car technology at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, expanding the concept from black and white to a full colour palette. The German auto brand presented the technology as part of its latest concept car, the BMW i Vision Dee, which is on display at CES 2023.

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