Category Archives: Construction/BIM

Hardwired to Build
This cybernetics engineer is laying the groundwork for robust automated systems that will help us construct our future spaces. Her spider-crane robots are already showing how it’s done. Dr. Anja Lauer is on a mission to help the construction industry build better. As the founder of the Department of Construction Robotics at the University of...

Open for Business
A newly approved international standard may just be the key to help speed up the construction sector’s digital transformation–starting by making BIM data format accessible.

Sea Life in Seattle
Laser scanning helped the city create an aquarium great for wildlife and visitors Seattle, Washington, renowned for its vibrant cultural scene and breathtaking natural landscapes, is set to welcome a groundbreaking addition to its skyline: the Seattle Aquarium. Spearheaded by Turner Construction, recognized for its expertise in large-scale projects, this endeavor promises to redefine the...

Rebuilding in Baltimore
Surveyors and geospatial professionals will play a key role in rebuilding Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge

Questions & Answers: AI and AEC
Can artificial intelligence infuse more profit in the architecture, engineering, and construction process? And when will that happen?

Building the Future
GIS solutions keep one of Europe’s largest urban construction projects on track to the future