Safeguarding digital infrastructure: Cybersecurity for smart cities

Capterra’s Eduardo Garcia delves into the vital role of cybersecurity for smart cities, providing strategies for fortifying urban environments against evolving threats. The post Safeguarding digital infrastructure: Cybersecurity for smart cities appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

ATLANTA BELTLINE KICKS-OFF A DIGITAL INCLUSION AND SMART CITIES INITIATIVE AIMED AT ADDRESSING URBAN ISSUES AND CONNECTING COMMUNITIES THROUGH TECHNOLOGY

ATLANTA – Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. is kicking off its digital inclusion strategy and announcing the partners for the organization’s first smart cities demonstration project. Smart cities projects use digital technologies in urban areas in a strategic and inclusive manner to improve quality of life for residents. In partnership with Atlanta-based Fortune 500 and local disadvantaged […]

Planning for Smart Cities

The Commission is collaborating with communities and all levels of government to drive equitable digital access across our multi-city region to ensure that everyone benefits from smart cities. The post Planning for Smart Cities appeared first on The Australian National Construction Review.

The Foundations of a Smart City

By Luke Carothers The concept of Smart Cities has existed for a number of years, but, despite its relevance in conversations about the future, the concept has never been fully realized.  Dr. Rick Huijbregts was at the forefront of the development of smart cities as a concept, spending a good portion of his career prior […]

Bluesky Geospatial Launches MetroVista 3D Aerial Mapping Program in U.S.

Bluesky Geospatial Ltd. has announced the launch of its MetroVista 3D aerial mapping program in the United States. The service employs a hybrid imaging-LiDAR airborne sensor to capture highly detailed 3D data, including 360-degree views of buildings and street-level features, in urban areas for use in creating digital twins, visualizations, and simulations. Bluesky’s sister company, […] The post <strong>Bluesky Geospatial Launches MetroVista 3D Aerial Mapping Program in U.S.</strong> appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

RICS - Good data: How can data for social good build better cities? 26042022

In this webinar the panel discuss how data can help us create more liveable cities, making them more resilient, inclusive and cost-effective to run. What are the challenges in collecting, understanding, and making the best use of data to improve city citizens’ lives? From spatial computing, big data, AI to digital twins, our panellists as we discuss how cities can use data for social good?

Smart buildings and whole life maintenance

Ahead of a short speaking window in the Tridonic 2022 seminar I decided to start doing some research on this topic in other parts of the globe.

Bloomberg - The Promise and Threat of China's Smart Cities, 27102021

China's smart city technology may improve urban life and bring economic benefits. But it also advances the existing surveillance state. Now other nations are worried about its implications

LinkedIn - Smart Cities: Solving Urban Problems Using Technology, 10072017

See how smart cities are rising to meet the challenges of rapid urban development

Povey Lecture - "Connected, Collaborative and Cool: How technology and governance could transform the impact, efficiency and image of the construction industry"

"The World will build more Infrastructure in the next 40 years than in the past 4,000" Richard Threlfall, Partner, Global Head of Infrastructure, KPMG, gives the 16th JCT Povey Lecture, "Connected, Collaborative and Cool: How technology and governance could transform the impact, efficiency and image of the construction industry". Video highlights from the lecture given at the Local Government Association, London, on Thursday, 8 November 2018