Lack of organizational readiness is biggest hurdle to artificial intelligence adoption 0 dbarista Tue, 04/30/2024 - 09:13 AEC Tech Managers of companies in the industrial sector, including construction, have bought the hype of artificial intelligence (AI) as a transformative technology, but their organizations are not ready to realize its promise, according to research from IFS, a global cloud enterprise software company. An IFS survey of 1,700 senior decision-makers found that 84% of executives anticipate massive organizational benefits from AI.  Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor C ..read more

Cox Communities partnership levels up smart tech for multifamily customers 0 qpurcell Fri, 10/27/2023 - 11:31 Smart Buildings Yesterday, Cox Communities announced its partnership with Level Home Inc., a provider of next-generation smart IoT solutions for multifamily customers. Cox Communities Property owners, staff, and residents are unlocking innovative Level technology for greater control, efficiency, and connectivity through the Cox fiber-powered network. MFPRO+ News Apartments Building Owners Smart Buildings Supply of newly constructed apartment units is exploding, and most new b ..read more

Top building products for September 2023 0 qpurcell Fri, 09/29/2023 - 09:00 Products and Materials BD+C Editors break down 15 of the top building products this month, from smart light switches to glass wall systems. BD+C Staff Flush-mounted sinks, electrochromic smart windows, and intelligent HVAC systems are some of the top building products featured this month. Airports Multifamily Housing Apartments Office Buildings Warehouses Building Automation Building Technology Cladding and Facade Systems Glass Technology Intelligent Lighting HVAC Security and Life Safety Windows and Doors Smar ..read more

Carbon management platform offers free carbon emissions assessment for NYC buildings 0 dbarista Tue, 08/15/2023 - 10:10 Sustainability nZero, developer of a real-time carbon accounting and management platform, is offering free carbon emissions assessments for buildings in New York City. The offer is intended to help building owners prepare for the city’s upcoming Local Law 97 reporting requirements and compliance. This law will soon assess monetary fines for buildings with emissions that are in non-compliance. Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor The tool is aimed at helping building owners ..read more

Lennar, Mastry Ventures make multi-million dollar investment in net-zero prefab homes 0 qpurcell Thu, 07/06/2023 - 11:16 Modular Building Mastry Ventures and LENx, the venture arm of homebuilder Lennar, have co-invested in Vessel Technologies’ next-generation housing product. Quinn Purcell, Managing Editor Vessel Technologies’ building system is 100% electric, with integrated technology and the potential to spread across multiple building sectors. MFPRO+ New Project Modular Building Apartments Energy Efficiency Energy Efficient Roofing Smart Buildings Sustainable Design and Constructio ..read more

4 insights on building product manufacturers getting ‘smart’ 0 qpurcell Tue, 05/09/2023 - 09:39 AEC Tech Overall, half of building product manufacturers plan to invest in one or more areas of technology in the next three years. Quinn Purcell, Managing Editor A recent survey by KPMG reveals four “surprising” insights about the technology that building product manufacturers are utilizing. Augmented Reality BIM and Information Technology Building Materials Building Technology Smart Buildings Virtual Reality KPMG, an organization of firms that provide audit, tax and advisory services, su ..read more

World’s first smart building assessment and rating program released 0 dbarista Mon, 10/26/2020 - 10:46 Smart Buildings The SPIRE Smart Building Program will help building owners and operators make better investment decisions, improve tenant satisfaction, and increase asset value. PETER FABRIS, CONTRIBUTING EDITOR The SPIRE Smart Building Program will help building owners and operators make better investment decisions, improve tenant satisfaction, and increase asset value. AEC Innovators AEC Tech AEC Tech Innovation Big Data BIM and Information Technology Building Owners Facility Manage ..read more

Carnegie Mellon University's research on advanced building sensors provokes heated controversy 0 dbarista Fri, 04/07/2023 - 09:11 Smart Buildings A research project to test next-generation building sensors at Carnegie Mellon University provoked intense debate over the privacy implications of widespread deployment of the devices in a new 90,000-sf building. The light-switch-size devices, capable of measuring 12 types of data including motion and sound, were mounted in more than 300 locations throughout the building. Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor  Occupants of a new university bui ..read more

Exploring intelligent lighting usage in healthcare, commercial facilities 0 qpurcell Mon, 02/13/2023 - 09:13 Intelligent Lighting SSR's Todd Herrmann, PE, LEEP AP, explains intelligent lighting's potential use cases in healthcare facilities and more. Todd Herrmann, PE, LEED AP, SSR, and Abigail Lipperman, PE, LEED AP, CHFM, CHEPP, SFP, Children’s Health Airports Healthcare Facilities Industrial Facilities Retail Centers Shopping Centers Codes Standards BIM and Information Technology Daylighting Energy-Efficient Design Intelligent Lighting Smart Buildings Imagine lights being ..read more

6 innovative products for multifamily developments 0 qpurcell Wed, 01/18/2023 - 11:19 Products and Materials Here are six innovative products for various multifamily developments, including a condominium-wide smart electrical system, heavy-duty aluminum doors, and prefabricated panels. Robert Cassidy, Executive Editor Efficient products make for efficient buildings. What are some innovative products to come out of 2022? Higher Education High-rise Construction Modular Building Student Housing Glass Technology Green Building Products Windows and Doors Resiliency Smart Buildings Each ye ..read more