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Pushing Boundaries with Bamboo: A Structural Engineering Case Study

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Aerial perspective of the Luum Temple under construction, revealing the network of bamboo elements. Image Courtesy of CO-LAB design office In a world grappling with environmental challenges, forward-thinking architects and engineers are increasingly leaning towards more sustainable solutions. Read more ยป

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Major uptake in artificial intelligence use across creative industries, Autodesk survey finds

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Autodesk has released a report on the state of digitization and technological adoption across creative industries. ” The report’s findings were derived from survey results of 5,400 industry companies and figures across architecture, engineering, construction, design, manufacturing, media, and entertainment.

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Top 10 U.S. contractors ranked by Engineering News-Record

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Engineering News-Record has released its 2023 rankings , listing the top commercial contractors in the United States. The companies were ranked by construction revenue in 2022. In their reflection of the rankings , ENR pointed to uncertainty among contractors over how the construction industry should prefer for economic slowdowns.

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โ€œAI Is Redefining Construction and Professionals Need to Lead the Changeโ€ Says BIG Design Technology Manager

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Image ยฉ ZIGURAT Institute of Technology โ€œWeโ€™re on the verge of one of the biggest revolutions that weโ€™re going to face in the industry,โ€ warns German Otto Bodenbender, Design Technology Manager at BIG Barcelona and Professor of ZIGURAT Institute of Technology. Leonardo.ai. AI-generated image by. Read more ยป

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An industry expert discusses whatโ€™s holding back the use of 3D printing in commercial construction

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While the government has doled out grant money to research 3D printing capabilities in space, and several proof-of-concept projects from bridges to Army barracks have garnered headlines, the applied use of 3D printing in commercial construction remains nascent. Patti Harburg-Petrich, principal in the Los Angeles office of U.K.-based

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Embracing the Future of Construction: Technological Advancements with Autodesk

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In this ever-evolving landscape of the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, technological advancements have sparked a radical shift in professionals' approach to conceptualizing, planning, and executing projects, expanding a wide array of opportunities and highlighting the transformative power of data as an essential resource.

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Bechtel commits $7 million to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention partnership to stop construction worker suicides

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Earlier this week, engineering and construction giant Bechtel and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) announced a multiyear partnership dedicated to preventing construction worker suicides. construction workers over five years through industry-specific programs and resources.