CEO Q&A: Stan Pepper takes the long view
If J. Stanley Pepper hasn’t technically seen it all in the AEC industry, he has certainly seen more than most. And he has gone out of his way — including 12 years outside of his family-owned firm — to broaden his big picture view our evolving business from multiple perspectives, all […]
Q&A: Michael Silver of the U. at Buffalo on job-site robotics
It’s pretty easy to guess what those in construction see in job-site robots such as SAM100 from Construction Robotics. Project managers likely see the potential for increases in efficiency while lower-level workers might see a labor competitor. But what do those in architecture see? How might construction robotics affect our […]
7 Construction Techniques for Concrete Façades
This article is part of an ongoing series of shared content through our partnership with Architizer, a marketplace, resource, and community that connects architects to their peers, fans, and potential clients. Concrete is a material loved by architects for its innate solidity, strength, and resilience. However, before it is cast, […]
Is project information mismanagement costing your firm millions
I’ve been traveling around the country moderating panels to investigate a trend affecting firms in the architecture and engineering space, speaking with attorneys, insurance executives, engineers, and architects to get their first-hand experiences on the problem of project information mismanagement. Disputes arising out of projects is nothing new, but the […]
Krulak, Rubin eye projection mapping first
Paracosm’s Rubin (left) and modular maestro Krulak both spoke at our CEO Forum last spring. They met a year ago at the first BuiltWorlds Summit. And now, as a result, our industry may soon reap the benefits. Last April, Paracosm CEO Amir Rubin had just spoken onstage about his Gainesville FL-based firm’s […]
Evaluating new AEC/RE technologies and opportunities
The world is changing, with sensors, connectivity, faster data processing, artificial intelligence, robots, drones, wearables, autonomous vehicles, and smart cities. AEC and real estate are part of this major change. We all are watching closely as new business models emerge, driven by shared economy, mobility, and digitization. I evaluate new technologies and […]
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