Building the Future: AEC Tech - September Issue #2

Welcome to our September issue of the Building the Future: AEC Tech newsletter!

Here at Mastery of Digital , our mission is to equip you with the knowledge, tools, and insights needed to navigate the rapidly changing landscape of the AEC industry.

Through this monthly newsletter, we aim to create a space where we can share updates, discoveries, and spark conversations about the digital innovations in our field.

What’s new?

Previously, our AI tools and resources were grouped under a single umbrella, making it a bit cumbersome to find what you specifically need.

Now, you'll find our AI tools and resources divided into categories specially curated for different interest groups:

1. Data Analysis - Unlock a new frontier in optimization and efficiency with AI tools that take design analysis to the next level.
2. Platform - Integrate, collaborate, and innovate: our curated list of AI platforms streamlines every aspect of AEC workflow.
3. Design Development - Elevate your creative vision with groundbreaking AI tools that transform the design process.
4. Structural Development - Experience the future of structural integrity and design with AI tools that redefine possibilities.
5. Construction - Revolutionize your construction projects with AI tools that bring automation and precision to the site.
6. Robotics - Discover the next generation of AEC with AI-powered robotics that simplify intricate tasks and elevate accuracy.
7. Augmented / Virtual Reality - Step into the future with Virtual Reality AI tools that immerse you in a world of design possibilities.

Optimize Your Projects: 3 Tools That Make a Difference

SeveUp

SeveUp is a data movement platform that automatically connects BIM and business intelligence. It extracts, transforms, and loads any kind of BIM data to Power BI dashboards or your own cloud warehouse.

By using data to its full potential, SeveUp helps BIM experts, analysts, and project managers shape the future of the AEC industry and create a positive impact.

Imerso

Imerso is the world's first platform that monitors the As-Built status of your building projects against the BIM execution plan.

Close the Gap Between As Built and As Planned in three steps.?

Hypar

Generate, visualize, and analyze buildings to make better decisions faster.?

The next-generation platform for designing, generating, and sharing building systems.

8 Simple Strategies to Improve Construction Productivity

Cost overruns are a major risk for construction projects of all sizes. According to 麦肯锡 98% of megaprojects incur 30%+ cost overruns, and 77% of large projects are 40%+ late. Construction firms can learn from past significant overruns and adopt technology to reduce delays and increase profitability in the forecasted growth of 2023.

Now, you'll discover 8 straightforward strategies that you can use to boost productivity on your construction project.

Optimize your planning methodologies

• Improve planning processes to avoid mistakes early on
• Focus on collaboration during pre-planning to address necessary resources, communication, equipment, and materials before construction begins
• Manage, approve, and execute change orders during the project lifecycle with collaboration from all stakeholders for successful planning and execution.

Implement Project Management Software

• Software features include bid management, invoicing, billing, contractor management, document management, daily reports, incident reporting, timekeeping, job scheduling, etc.
• Use an all-in-one platform or best integrated solutions
• Mobile apps available to connect field and office for tasks such as ordering materials, eliminating supplier paperwork, and managing inventories
• Store everything on the cloud for easy access to data

Utilize BIM

• BIM creates digital representations of buildings before construction begins, allowing visualization of structure and identification of potential risks
• 4D BIM integrates visual model with project schedule to measure progress and eliminate risks with accuracy
• Building Information Modeling can also help designers calculate efficient setup for equipment and systems post-construction
• Many free and open-source BIM software tools available for experimentation before committing to more expensive software

Invest in Employee Training

• Training employees is essential for maintaining efficiency, especially for construction field supervisors
• Skills training results in immediate efficiency gains on projects
• Field ops managers can use new skills and technology to guide workers in more efficient techniques, resulting in faster completion of tasks and progress to next phase

Enhance Communication Workflows to Improve Efficiency

• Lack of communication leads to significant efficiency losses
• Be available to your team and stakeholders to address problems and understand expectations
• Communicate daily and weekly with project leaders, managers and staff to review goals and address worker feedback on progress and concerns

Establish Performance Objectives and Accountability

• Performance measurements can be a motivator for workers, especially when linked to specific rewards
• Set specific performance measurements and consider linking a financial bonus for each achievement
• Helps team communication and improves efficiency with highly engaged workers working towards performance objectives
• Can set various performance metrics, including punctuality, completing tasks ahead of schedule, quality of work, problem-solving, and teamwork

Think About Modular and Prefabrication Solutions

• Modular and prefabrication construction is a growing trend
• Technology has made it difficult to distinguish from traditional buildings
• Can cut costs by using prefabricated buildings, which can be installed quickly
• Some customization may be lost but this is not a concern for many building types

Automation in Construction

• Automation is an emerging trend to increase efficiency on construction job sites
• Automation allows workers to focus on specialized tasks, decreasing time waste
• Drones and robots take care of repetitive tasks without displacement of jobs

To sum up, it's important to acknowledge the risks of cost overruns in construction projects and be proactive in finding ways to mitigate them. By incorporating innovative technologies and strategies, construction companies can work towards improving productivity, efficiency and reducing costs.

With the projected growth of the construction industry in 2024, implementing these solutions could help companies remain competitive and achieve success in their projects.

Stay tuned for more valuable content. We're excited to continue sharing, learning, and growing with you.

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