3 Ways to Use Technology Tools to Perform Better QA/QC
Here’s a closer look at how tools like robotic total stations, 3D laser scanning, and mixed reality can help your teams perform better QA/QC.
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Connect the Office and the Field with Mixed Reality
Getting teams in the office and in the field on the same page can be a major challenge. Designers and engineers working with 3D models may not have access to actual site conditions. At the same...
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8 Must-have Features You Need in a Construction AR Solution
Helping project stakeholders visualize design intent has long proved challenging for AEC professionals. Yet your ability to help those involved—from owners to subcontractors—interpret designs...
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Introducing Augmented Reality in Digital Construction
Developing a Digital Culture in Construction: How XR technologies are helping AEC professionals embrace and adopt digital solutions Over the last 20 years, the Architecture Engineering &...
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3 Minimal-Contact Ways to Ensure Safety and Compliance on the Jobsite
In the event of a health crisis like the current COVID-19 pandemic, the construction industry has to adapt to new health and safety guidelines. In addition to what’s being recommended at the state...
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Maintaining Construction Labor Productivity During a Crisis
Even during the best of times, productivity is a concern in construction. But during a crisis, that concern can reach new, critical levels. As we’ve learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, a crisis...
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How to Make MEP Prefabrication Work for You
Prefabrication is increasingly becoming a practical, cost-effective choice for many MEP contractors in the construction industry. In addition to reducing labor requirements, prefabrication lowers...
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3 Ways Construction Contractors Can Work Smarter, Even with a Small Team
Some may believe that small construction contractors are at a disadvantage because of their size. There’s no denying that it can be harder for small contractors to weather certain challenges than...
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How to Keep Construction Rework from Robbing Your Profits
Rework is a costly problem for many contractors. Not to be confused with change orders, rework is already-completed work that has to be ripped and replaced or work that has to be done more than...
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Can Construction Technology Really Change Your Business for the Better?
Technology adoption in the construction industry is a popular topic. Although the industry has traditionally been slow to adopt technology solutions, construction companies of all sizes are...
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How Much is Rework Costing You?
It’s estimated that rework accounts for as much as 20% of the overall cost of a construction project. It’s an expensive problem that costs the industry billions each year. So how much is it...
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More than Cool Tech: How Mixed Reality Is Closing the Construction Communication Gap
When you hear the terms “mixed or augmented reality,” you may not immediately think about business and industry. But mixed reality (MR) is much more than the latest game craze; it’s playing a...
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3 Ways to Use a 3D Scanner on Your Next Construction Project
3D laser scanning is opening doors for many construction companies to improve both their processes and results, saving time, money, and headaches. In fact, 3D scanning is increasingly becoming...
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The Skinny on Laser Scanning: How It Works, When to Use It, and Why You Need It
In the Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) industry, 3D laser scanning is becoming the go-to tool for contractors looking to reduce risk and increase collaboration. Laser scanning...
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5 Things You Didn't Know About Scanning
Three-dimensional (3D) laser scanning is becoming increasingly commonplace in the construction industry because of the ease and efficiency it brings to many construction workflows. A variety of...
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Your 5-Step Plan to Get Started with Robotic Layout Technology
It’s not a big secret that technology adoption in construction lags behind other industries. Despite technology’s proven capabilities, it’s estimated only 12% of construction companies have...
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Why 3D Scanning Is a Smart Idea for Structural Contractors
As a construction professional, you’ve probably seen 3D laser scanners in use on construction sites. These powerful tools make it possible to quickly capture as-built and current site conditions....
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3 Often Overlooked Advantages of 3D Scanning
3D laser scanning is an important technology advancement in the construction industry. Since arriving on the scene nearly two decades ago, the tool has allowed construction professionals to...
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