This Viewpoint article by Sharnette Tucker, program manager at HNTB and a leader in PWC’s Professional Development Advisory Council, discusses the many advantages and ways to incorporate AI and predictive data analytics in the construction industry. She also explores several innovations in AI robotics that have significantly improved the safety and efficiency of various construction processes, the use of AI in the transportation sector, and the potential impact of AI on jobs, across the board as well as specifically for women in construction.

URL: https://www.aecbytes.com/viewpoint/2024/issue_117.html

Hosting the Olympics Games is expensive and challenging, especially when it comes to stadiums and infrastructure. Until recently, host cities did not have access to the sort of technology that can enable organizers to build and plan stadiums with costs, sustainability, and legacy in mind. But with the 2024 Paris Olympics, that is no longer the case.

In this article, Marc Nezet, Chief Strategy Officer & Chief Division Officer of the Operate & Manage Division of the Nemetschek Group, discusses how technologies like BIM, AI, and digital twins, that are reshaping the construction industry, can be used to develop Olympic stadiums more efficiently, cost-effectively, and sustainably, enable sporting events to be carbon-positive, both now as well as for their legacy use in the future.

URL: https://www.aecbytes.com/viewpoint/2024/issue_116.html

Technical report deliverables, typically the most visible representation of an AEC company’s service, are currently an exercise in frustration, a source of inefficiency, and a hindrance to growth and profitability for most companies. Kelly L. Stratton of Quire discusses how to tackle the problem with a fresh approach. 

URL: https://www.aecbytes.com/viewpoint/2024/issue_115.html

Public construction projects are among the largest public investments we make. They represent a significant portion of public capital and ultimately form the backbone of public infrastructure.

Public construction projects, however, are notoriously complex and are frequently bogged down by delays or cost overruns.

Which is why, according to Carl Veillette, chief product officer for Newforma, it would be wise to consider Building Information Modeling (BIM) mandates for public construction projects, since BIM has proven to be one of the most impressive tools for improving efficiency and quality in construction.

URL: https://www.aecbytes.com/viewpoint/2024/issue_114.html

The construction industry is on the cusp of a technological revolution, with big data and emerging technologies like blockchain, 3D printing, robotics, digital twins — and, of course, AI — poised to reshape the way buildings are designed, constructed, and operated. In this article, Don Jacob, Bluebeam co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer, discusses how, by embracing these technologies and using the insights they provide, construction companies can improve efficiency, reduce costs, and deliver better outcomes for clients and communities alike.

URL: https://www.aecbytes.com/viewpoint/2024/issue_113.html

CIM stands for “City Information Modeling,” the concept being similar to how BIM stands for “Building Information Modeling.” However, while BIM is very much alive and well in the AEC industry, that doesn’t seem to have happened with CIM — the term hasn’t really taken off. Is that because the concept of a “city information model” was flawed to begin with, or was it because we found a better term? Or is it still in use, and if so, where? These are some of the questions explored in this article.

URL: https://www.aecbytes.com/viewpoint/2023/issue_111.html

The legacy brick-and-mortar AEC industry is undergoing massive transformation based on sustainability needs, project complexities, global expansion, cost influences, and legal compliance. This Viewpoint article by Bhushan Avsatthi, Director of BIM at HitechDigital, prognosticates the top 8 BIM trends that are set to transform the AEC sector.

URL: https://www.aecbytes.com/viewpoint/2023/issue_110.html

With the dawn of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the AEC industry stands on the cusp of a lasting transformation. AI promises to revolutionize the way we conceive, plan, execute, and track construction projects, making the construction life cycle more efficient than ever. This Viewpoint article by George Goubran, CEO of Built On Vision, envisions the big changes the AEC industry will likely see due to the rise of artificial intelligence tools.

URL: https://www.aecbytes.com/viewpoint/2023/issue_109.html

In this article, Akshay Mahajan of Unanet provides pointers on how AEC firms can move away from disparate software in favor of an integrated tech stack to better manage projects, customer relationships, data, and their overall business.

URL: https://www.aecbytes.com/viewpoint/2023/issue_108.html

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are becoming more mainstream today, and an increasing number of professionals such as designers, engineers, and manufacturers of heavy duty equipment are looking at ways to incorporate various AI-driven technologies into their workflows.

This article by Dijam Panigrahi, Co-founder and COO of GridRaster Inc., explores ChatGPT, the latest technology driven by AI that uses natural language processing, and shows how AI tools such as ChatGPT can benefit designers, engineers, and manufacturers.

URL: https://www.aecbytes.com/viewpoint/2023/issue_107.html