In this WDBE Talks episode hosted by Aarni Heiskanen, two WDBE 2024 keynote speakers, Olivier Lepinoy and Jaan Saar, discuss the significance of reimagining traditional business models within the construction sector. Olivier is the visionary founder of HYPER Construction, and Jaan is the Chief Evangelist at Future Insight. Both thought leaders have experience innovating business […] The post New Business Models Unveiled with Olivier Lepinoy and Jaan Saar appeared first on AEC Business ..read more

Quickbase, a seasoned player in the software platform industry, has unveiled a slew of enhancements aimed at streamlining construction work processes. These updates capitalize on over two decades of experience across various industries, providing robust, straightforward solutions that address real-world problems and drive significant results. Agility and adaptability are key in dynamic construction environments. Unfortunately, […] The post Quickbase Rolls Out AI Capabilities for Faster Construction App Development appeared first on AEC Business ..read more

In this episode of the AEC Business podcast, Aarni Heiskanen interviews Will Synnott, Chief Customer Officer at Disperse, a construction management software company. Will discusses Disperse’s turnkey site capture and tracking solution for large-scale construction projects and their operations worldwide. With 14 years of construction experience, Will shares insights into working with general contractors and […] The post No BIM for Progress Tracking? With Will Synnott appeared first on AEC Business ..read more

In this episode of the AEC Business Podcast, host Aarni Heiskanen interviews Maret Thatcher, CEO of Argyle, a construction AR software company. Maret shares her journey from being a lawyer to diving back into the construction industry with innovative technology. She discusses the excitement of working with various AEC professionals, including architects, engineers, general contractors, […] The post The Power of AR in Construction with Maret Thatcher appeared first on AEC Business ..read more

Finnish construction sector companies have gained a lot by collaborating with Aalto University. That was the overall sentiment at the Aalto Civil Engineering Day, which took place on April 25, 2024, at Dipoli in Otaniemi, Finland. The afternoon event was packed with short presentations by both academics and businesses. Here are some of the ideas […] The post Collaboration is Key to Successful Construction Innovation appeared first on AEC Business ..read more

This episode of the AEC Business Podcast features Marty Cornish, CEO of Workpack, an AI-powered quantity take-off software company. Marty shares valuable insights into the innovative technology transforming the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. Here are three key takeaways from our conversation: 1. AI-Powered Efficiency Marty explains how Workpack’s AI pre-construction software can automatically detect various […] The post AI Transforming Quantity Takeoff appeared first on AEC Business ..read more

I sat down with Anssi Auvinen, the CEO and founder of Finnish startup Aecmaster, to discuss the future of design and how the company plans to make it happen. Anssi envisions data-driven design as the next radical change in the AEC sector. Anssi Auvinen started working in the building industry as a 16-year-old construction worker. […] The post Aecmaster’s Digital Twin: A New Era for Building Design appeared first on AEC Business ..read more

The modern workplace is at a critical juncture. The influx of technology tools intended to streamline productivity is paradoxically making work harder and less meaningful. Quickbase’s second annual “Gray Work Index” delves into this phenomenon, providing a rich analysis based on a survey of 1,923 US and UK workers. The findings from this study are […] The post The Productivity Paradox: Insights from Quickbase’s 2024 Gray Work Index appeared first on AEC Business ..read more

The construction industry embraces innovation to tackle some of its biggest challenges, like sustainability and labor shortages. A notable development in this area is the collaboration between ABB Robotics and the UK-based tech start-up AUAR, which focuses on using robotic micro-factories to build low-energy homes from timber. AUAR reports that it has completed a £2.6M […] The post ABB Robotics and AUAR Join Hands to Provide Sustainable and Affordable Housing appeared first on AEC Business ..read more

In this episode of the AEC Business Podcast, I welcomed Teemu Lehtinen, the CEO of KIRAHub, to discuss the latest innovation and technology within the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. It was Teemu’s first time on the podcast since 2016, and we delved into the exciting developments at KIRAHub and the upcoming World of Digital […] The post WDBE 2024: Reshaping Business Models with Teemu Lehtinen appeared first on AEC Business ..read more