Smartphone app to collect bridge structural data could increase lifespan of crossings

Smartphones within vehicles could collect important structural integrity data about bridges they cross, alerting of the need for interventions and extending bridge lifespans. The post Smartphone app to collect bridge structural data could increase lifespan of crossings appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

WINT named to exclusive Suffolk constructech innovation program

The leader in cutting-edge water management and leak-prevention solutions has been selected for the Suffolk Technologies Boost program, which accepts the startups addressing the greatest challenges in the built environment WINT, a leader in cutting-edge water management and leak-prevention solutions for construction, commercial and industrial applications, announces its participation in the second annual Suffolk Technologies […] The post WINT named to exclusive Suffolk constructech innovation program appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

44 Definitions of Success

Four goals can help project teams find common ground. By Stephen G. Louis, P.E. If you were asked to define “success” in one word, what would  you say? If you could give three answers, how closely would your responses match those of your business partners, your clients, or your boss? If you asked 23 of your […] The post 44 Definitions of Success appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

WSJ - Moving Upstream S1 E8 - The Robot Revolution, Humanoid Potential, 29012018

Humanoid robots are getting better at walking, talking and looking like humans. But as they continue to evolve, will us real humans want to spend time with them? And exactly how useful could they become? For this episode of Moving Upstream, WSJ’s Jason Bellini travels to Asia to meet some of the leaders in the humanoid robotics revolution

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