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SafeAI and Obayashi demonstrate autonomous vehicle on a construction site in Japan

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SafeAI, a developer of autonomous solutions for heavy equipment, in partnership with Japanese construction giant Obayashi, has hosted nearly 150 visitors to view its retrofitted autonomous Caterpillar 725, operating on a construction site in Japan for the first time ever.

The demos, which took place over a two week period, brought together delegates from nearly 50 organizations across the construction industry ecosystem, including leading OEM, general contractors, technology companies, universities and research groups and Japanese government entities responsible for regulation.

In addition to winning buy-in from key stakeholders, the demos mark a critical first step toward securing approval from the government and industry organizations to bring autonomous construction to Japan. [Read more…] about SafeAI and Obayashi demonstrate autonomous vehicle on a construction site in Japan

Intelligent City raises $30 million to bring robotics and automation to prefabricated construction sector

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With pressure mounting for cities to address affordable housing needs, decarbonize buildings, and meet sustainability goals, housing technology company Intelligent City raised CAD 22 million ($17 million), bringing the total capital invested in the company to CAD 30 million ($23 million).

As one of the first companies in North America to apply automation and robotics to the design and manufacturing of prefabricated mass timber buildings, Intelligent City will use the funding to scale operations, commercialize its Platforms for Life (P4L) building solution, grow factory automation, and expand its footprint across and beyond Canada.

Earlier this year, the company completed testing of its building systems and is now verified to work within the new mass timber high-rise building codes in Canada and the US. [Read more…] about Intelligent City raises $30 million to bring robotics and automation to prefabricated construction sector

Sustainable Building: Revolutionizing the Future of Construction

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Standards and Regulations Guiding Sustainable Building Development

Climate change, sustainability, and construction intersect, forming a critical juncture.

Today’s construction managers must implement new policies to achieve sustainability goals. Otherwise, the worsening effects of climate change may be irreversible. Fortunately, new standards have been developed, providing a framework for future projects. 
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Impact of Automation in Construction: Too Good to Be True?

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The impacts of automation in construction have brought massive industry upgrades that have made workload completion more efficient, quicker, and easier

Automation in the construction business is a popular topic. It’s been known to bring some massive technological advancements, but employees working in this sector are concerned about the overall impact of automation in construction.

Essentially, they perceive this concept as a potential threat to employment opportunities. While automation in construction is somewhat misleading and may give the impression that robots will replace workers, it is essential not to focus on the negative impact but be aware of its benefits.

Therefore, this article will take you through the various aspects of automation construction and its working efficiency. Keep on reading to explore more. [Read more…] about Impact of Automation in Construction: Too Good to Be True?

Austrian start-up Sodex automates essential construction processes

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Sodex Innovations has released a range of new technologies to automate the construction industry.

The company says that, through this system, the surveying, documentation and billing of each excavation will be largely automated.

Effort, time and costs are to be minimized for construction companies in the area of administration. And this with an assistance system mounted directly on the excavator. [Read more…] about Austrian start-up Sodex automates essential construction processes

Keeping it Real: Are robot real estate agents the next big thing for the property industry?

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In the UK alone, there are 21,641 estate agents – all of whom are paid salaries ranging from £14,000 to £60,000 per year.

As the world begins to once again open up, estate agents across the globe are once again out in force but, maybe not for long.

As businesses look for new ways to cut costs, many people feel that there may be a new real estate kid on the block – the robot.  [Read more…] about Keeping it Real: Are robot real estate agents the next big thing for the property industry?

Construction robotics startup Canvas launches drywall finishing robot

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Construction robotics startup Canvas has unveiled a drywall finishing robot. 

The company also launched its Innovation Partner Program, a collaborative partnership with six industry-leading contractors that share the company’s vision to “build in bold new ways by putting better tools in the hands of skilled workers”.

Drywall finishing tools have remained unchanged for the better part of a century. With Canvas’s new worker-controlled robotic machine, contractors are able to make drywall finishing safer and more attractive to a shrinking pool of skilled labor, while realizing unmatched metrics for schedule, cost, quality and safety. [Read more…] about Construction robotics startup Canvas launches drywall finishing robot

Kuka to build smart factory for digital construction company Admares

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Industrial automation giant Kuka is to build a smart factory for digital construction company Admares.

The two companies say the project will “revolutionize the construction of buildings”.

Admares is said to be “the world’s leading provider of alternative real estate and pioneering construction methods”. And the company is pursuing the vision of future-oriented smart factories. [Read more…] about Kuka to build smart factory for digital construction company Admares

Drilling Deep Holes: Things to Keep In Mind

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Drilling deep holes is a complicated process. Unless you know the right methods, chances are, you will fail. Read this article to learn more.

Drilling is a cutting method in which a drill is used to make a deep circular hole in the ground or solid materials. When it comes to drilling deep holes, the process can get complicated as it involves precision and expertise.

However, the definitions of drilling are not absolute anymore. The question has changed from how deep the hole is to how to reach greater depths with newer, more advanced, machinery. [Read more…] about Drilling Deep Holes: Things to Keep In Mind