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Analyst Briefings, News From Around the Network & Verified Member Contributor Posts

With news making headlines every day in the built world, Analyst Briefings, News From Network Members, and Expert Contributor Posts help keep member connected and up to date.

In addition to our own Analyst Briefings, our Verified Contributor Program empowers members to submit analysis in their fields of expertise, while our News from Around the Network pulls updates posted by member companies from their company pages to help keep the network connected.

Bentley 4D Civil Construction Management

Verified Contributor Post: 4D/5D Construction – Now for Heavy Civil Projects Too!

March 19, 2020

This article was written by Richard Humphrey, Senior Director of Construction Products at Bentley Systems as part of the BuiltWorlds Verified Contributor Program. What is 4D Construction? As Design Engineers have moved to 3D Building Information Modeling (BIM) as the technology enabled process for design delivery, construction firms have looked […]

Innovation in Action Case Study: Suffolk Ups The Analytics Maturity Curve

March 13, 2020

The following is a case study of one BuiltWorlds Member’s effort to put innovation into action. In BuiltWorlds’ continued effort to provide insights into technology adoption and other innovative practices, we’ve detailed how Suffolk is advancing the construction industry through the application of AI-enabled predictive analystrisk management. This case study, […]

Analyst Topic Briefing: 3D Modeling and Preconstruction Tools

March 6, 2020

In the first article of this three-part contributor series, we talked about how problem projects present a tremendous opportunity, and some of the startups tackling the “hard problem” of scheduling.  In this article, we’ll shift focus to the second of three recently reported categories of construction tech that can help […]

The Digital Toolbox: Tool Management Solutions a Value Add for the Construction Industry

February 28, 2020

  Whether they’re utilized for assembly in a prefabrication facility or installation in the field, the hand tools and equipment that empower trade workers are critical assets for the success of any project. Contractors often leverage a central location for the storage and distribution of their tools, but keeping track […]

Optimized Material Management: Digitizing the Construction Supply Chain

February 21, 2020

  At nearly every BuiltWorlds Conference there is a strong conversation about the needed improvements surrounding the construction supply chain, and there’s no denying the major impact that materials management solutions can have in that area. However, in our 2019 Construction Technology Survey, less than 20 percent of the contractors […]

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Equipment Management and the Possibilities of 5G Tech

February 14, 2020

There’s a lot of talk, and anticipation, concerning 5G. Major investment from all four powerhouse US cellular carriers is well underway as they race to become the first to roll out the newest generation of wireless technology to their networks. Global spend for building the 5G mobile infrastructure is projected […]

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