Kajima Looking Outside of Just Contech Startups for Solutions
On Monday BuiltWorlds was treated to a visit from Dai Ohama, General Manager, Innovation and Incubation Office, Kajima for a presentation on how Kajima is pushing open innovation in the field of construction technology. Kajima, which was founded in 1840 in Tokyo and currently has over 19,000 employees, has a […]
SafeAI, Vita Inclinata, BeeInventor to Discuss On-site Tech for Workforce and Fleet Safety
The construction industry consistently faces the challenges of worksite injuries and fatalities. Our recent article notes that despite some improvement in reducing injury rates, fatality rates have remained consistent for the past decade. Advanced vehicle fleets may improve overall site productivity, but can add another risk to the jobsite. According […]
If Data is the New Oil, Who Will Be the Main Information Contractor?
This article was submitted as part of BuiltWorlds’ Verified Contributor Program. The year 2023 marked a significant milestone in the integration of generative AI into mainstream businesses, opening doors to unparalleled experimentations. In the realm of construction, this announces a new era where AI can revolutionize efficiency and predictability […]
Learning from our Industry Peers: Evolutions in AI
With BuiltWorlds’ AI/ML Research Track under way, it’s clear that construction industry innovators continuously seek new avenues to gain an advantage through the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in their businesses. Sharing case studies and discussions of trials and pilot programs are invaluable to the advancement of the […]
Decoding the Industry: A Look Into Commercial Construction
This article was shared as part of BuiltWorlds’ Verified Contributor Program. The term “construction” often equates to how we build our cities and neighborhoods. However, the economic value chain for a large office tower is very different from that of remodeling a single-family home or building a new light rapid […]
With Key Pivot, Alice Technologies May Have Found Its Groove
AI-Enabled Scheduling App Meets the Market Where it Lives When we first hosted construction AI pioneer Rene Morkos, founder of Alice Technologies, at our Infrastructure Conference back in 2018, we were intrigued by the possibilities shown of harnessing generative design of construction schedules. If one could harness the power of […]
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