Construction stories
TechDay spoke to Bentley Systems executives Mark Coates and Phil Christensen, who discuss how technology has changed within the infrastructure industry.
Procore appoints Clare Wharrier as senior director of global channel to lead company's partner program and scale its construction technology ecosystem.
Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) construction companies are leading the regional COVID-19 recovery, with 30% prepared for the new normal.
The technology could reduce accidents and increase construction site safety in tightly-packed areas or near critical infrastructure.
Despite enormous potential, construction firms are lagging in adopting AR and VR technologies due to concerns like bulky headsets and harsh jobsite conditions.
A freezing winter ahead could pose major setbacks for data center construction projects already delayed by COVID-19 this year.
Procore has launched Safety Essentials for construction companies in Australia and New Zealand, providing compliance support and pre-built forms.
InEight provides field-tested project management software for construction owners, contractors, engineers and architects.
Australian construction firms increasingly rely on data, with 56% willing to switch software providers for better access and control, a Procore study reveals.
Trackunit expands in Asia Pacific with new Australian office and regional headquarters in Singapore, aiming to advance digitization in the construction sector.
A decade after the quake, engineers say steel buildings proved far tougher than expected, with extra no-damage protection costing little more.
Digital twin tools could help cut costly delays and emissions, as 90% of infrastructure projects are still late or over budget.
Poorer collaboration is slowing projects, but digitisation, prefab and greener materials are reshaping New Zealand and Australia’s building sector.
Rising retirements and digital skills gaps could push up infrastructure costs and slow delivery unless firms train workers in data and robotics.
Better visibility into inventories and provenance could help firms cut downtime, reduce errors and recover faster as demand rebounds.
NZD $45 billion of new works will need smarter engineering and earlier ground planning if delays and overruns are to be avoided.
A digital product database could trim consenting costs and lift New Zealand builders' productivity, with gains to GDP estimated at up to NZD $220 million.
MYOB launches Advanced Construction Edition, a software solution to help contractors manage projects and budgets with real-time visibility.
Construction firms could cut costs and delays by using digital replicas to spot failures, test designs and improve sustainability before build-out.
Short-term pain from Covid-19 and delayed projects is being offset by record infrastructure spending, with many contractors still hiring.
