UK ports urged to scale up automation to boost productivity

The UK's ports must move beyond trials and pilot projects towards full-scale deployment of autonomous transport systems to improve productivity and strengthen supply chains, according to a new study. The post UK ports urged to scale up automation to boost productivity appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Why Automation Could Be the Key to Fixing America’s Broken Housing Market

Vikas Enti of Reframe says automation must change the way we deliver home construction.

Sauter buys majority stake in 24-7 Group

Swiss building automation and engineering group Sauter has taken a majority stake in UK engineering and facilities management business 24-7 Group.

Establishing the Global Standard for Today’s Autonomous Infrastructure

For more than a century, infrastructure has evolved through successive waves of technological transformation. Mechanization enabled industrialization. Electrification accelerated economic growth. Automation improved operational efficiency. Digitalization brought visibility to assets and systems. Connectivity linked previously isolated infrastructure into integrated operational environments. Today, the world is entering the next and perhaps most consequential stage of this […] <p>The post Establishing the Global Standard for Today’s Autonomous Infrastructure first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

Veriforce Streamlines Contractor Compliance and Workforce Safety

Veriforce, a global leader in contractor management and supply chain risk management, today announced three new capabilities designed to help organizations simplify contractor management, strengthen compliance, and build safer workforces. The latest innovations include an integration with Creditsafe, a new mobile app called VeriforceOne, and process automation features inside Compliance Pro. “Veriforce’s product team is […] <p>The post Veriforce Streamlines Contractor Compliance and Workforce Safety first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

Belinda Carr - 5 ways ESG could destroy the construction industry 28042023

ESG stands for Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance. It is a rating system that measures the sustainability and ethical impact of a company. So, will the ESG rating system reduce our impact on the environment? Will it help us build better? Or is it just another greenwashing tactic that will curb progress and bankrupt the construction industry?

Belinda Carr - Why this brick robot could be BETTER than 3D printed concrete, 28022023

3D printing has been one of the most revolutionary technologies of the past few decades, and it’s starting to make its mark on the construction industry as well. With the ability to print complex shapes and structures in a matter of hours, 3D printing has the potential to transform the way we build our homes, offices, and even entire cities. Is there a technology or machine that is superior to these liquid concrete printers, but doesn’t get as much media attention?

Free Documentary - Industry 4.0, The Future of Manufacturing, 13012023

Cutting-edge technology and new manufacturing science promises that the factories of tomorrow will be very different places, demanding a new approach to factory design and the workforce. This FD video highlights how robotics, AI, edge detection, machine learning, IoT and smart factories are advancing manufacturing and assembly into smart factories

WSJ - Moving Upstream, S1 E9 - The Robot Revolution, The New Age of Manufacturing, 01022018

Hundreds of millions of jobs affected. Trillions of dollars of wealth created. These are the potential impacts of a coming wave of automation. In this episode of Moving Upstream, WSJ travelled to Asia to see the next generation of industrial robots, what they're capable of, and whether they’re friend or foe to low-skilled workers

WEF - Global Lighthouse Network - Future of Manufacturing, 19012023

The World Economic Forum's Global Lighthouse Network brings together 44 of the most advanced factories in the world that are showing leadership in applying technologies to drive financial and operational impact at scale. Learn how these factories are connecting value chains end-to-end, preparing workforce and optimizing processes towards a more sustainable and inclusive future

What role do BIM and automation play in modern Rebar Detailing Services for AEC workflows?

Excelsious Limited T/A Receipt Bot

Simple Accounting Automation Software Extract data from PDF bank statements, invoices, and receipts with the highest accuracy and simplify automated bookkeeping tasks Blog https://medium.com/@receiptbot/why-is-cloud-software-a-game-changer-for-small-businesses-8d29fbf4ac4d

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Xinaps B.V.

Xinaps was founded by a team of dedicated industry experts united by the desire to bring greater consistency in building data. Located in the heart of Europe’s biggest incubator, YES! Delft, the Dutch Innovation Xinaps is the developer of Verifi3D, the next-generation model-checking solution for building design validation. We developed Verifi3D keeping in mind the existing challenges of Building Information Modelling (BIM) which is suitable for many people in the industry who are not directly involved in the design process but need to check and clash designs. We are committed to the journey of the AEC industry where processes are automated, risks are managed, and customers are satisfied — let’s build and future-proof the industry together!