Chat AEC Tech: AI in Construction
Earlier this month, I invited a group of industry experts to discuss AI in the construction industry. The recorded discussion is the inaugural episode of Chat AEC Tech. You can watch the recording on YouTube .
The panelists were:
We exchanged experiences on the use of generative AI and discussed a recent industry report. Martyn talked about prominent startups in the field, and we also touched on technology adoption and BIM issues.
From AEC Business
Halve the Production Time with Sitedrive for Construction Project Management
Industrialization is a crucial strategy for increasing the productivity and sustainability of construction. I sat down with Tomi Pitk?ranta, Head of Concept and Partnerships at Sitedrive, to discuss how the company’s products help contractors systematize and industrialize production.
Pitk?ranta emphasizes that Sitedrive has a contractor pedigree and productivity-focused R&D background. Remarkably, two contractors, Fira and Skanska, were involved in its development. Sitedrive’s value claims are also backed by peer-reviewed research. All this makes it stand out from the competition.
Get your WDBE early bird ticket in May!
The sixth World of Digital Built Environment WDBE summit takes place in Tallinn and Helsinki on September 19-20 (excursions and a get-together in Tallinn are on the 18th) and online. Get your discounted ticket before the end of May!
To know what to expect, you can watch the live-streamed launch event on YouTube .
Smart Construction News
Digital Twin — Construction through Operations
Digital twins bring data alive in all aspects of a building, from construction to operations and through lifecycle analysis.
From start-up to scale-up: Accelerating growth in construction technology
McKinsey & Company: To achieve scale, founders, executives, and investors in construction technology need to eliminate the barriers to efficient growth. Here’s how.
Digital Construction Awards 2023 shortlist: Contractor of the Year
The Digital Construction Awards attracted more than 140 entries, 62 of which have been shortlisted. Here’s the shortlist for the Contractor of the Year category.
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AI News
Why start-up firms are critical to research and development in construction
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SWAPP raises $11.5 million for tool that offers ‘AI-powered construction documents in minutes
SWAPP’s AI platform integrates with BIM software such as Revit and automatically generates construction documents that can make automatic model-wide revisions. The Israeli startup just raised $11.5 million in funding.
Meet Wendy, your AI assistant that understands construction
Say hello to Wendy, an AI assistant for the built environment. Developed by Aiforsite, the interactive assistant responds in real-time to text or voice on a smartphone, tablet or computer.
TwinUp unveils AI-driven software for architects
TwinUp is a new AI-driven architectural software tool for creating, managing, optimizing, and presenting 3D design models and project images. It is powered by an AI-driven personal assistant that processes ‘vast amounts’ of data in real-time to transform the design process from beginning to end.’
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