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Prefab Office Building Trends: What’s Hot in Workspace Design?

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In recent years, the world of office design has seen a significant shift towards more flexible, sustainable, and efficient workspace solutions. One of the trends leading the way in this transformation is the rise of prefab office buildings.

These innovative structures are changing the way you think about office spaces, offering a range of benefits that appeal to both businesses and employees. This article explores the hottest trends in this building design, showcasing how they are reshaping the future of workspaces. [Read more…] about Prefab Office Building Trends: What’s Hot in Workspace Design?

PaintJet raises $10 million in Series A funding

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PaintJet, the robotics company bringing automation to industrial painting, has raised $10 million in Series A funding to bring critical automation technology to the construction industry and address widespread labor shortages.

The latest round of funding was led by Outsiders Fund with participation from 53 Stations, Dynamo, Pathbreaker Ventures, MetaProp and VSC Ventures. This brings PaintJet’s total funding to $14.75 million.

Every single commercial building needs to be painted for protection from the natural environment, but the American painting sector is in crisis, lacking 100,000 laborers that are needed to meet today’s project demands. [Read more…] about PaintJet raises $10 million in Series A funding

SafeAI and Obayashi unveil electric, autonomous construction haul truck

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Companies set stage for a “safer, more sustainable future” with the first retrofitted autonomous, zero-emission haul truck

SafeAI, a developer of autonomous heavy equipment, and Obayashi, one of Japan’s largest construction companies, have unveiled a “first-of-its-kind” retrofit zero-emission, autonomous haul truck.

The Caterpillar 725 is the first haul truck retrofitted with autonomous and electrification technology. This is a breakthrough in heavy industry that paves the way for companies to reuse their existing assets while improving operations and enabling them to reach their sustainability goals.

Heavy industry companies have grappled with safety, productivity, and cost challenges for years. As Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments gained prominence in recent years, sustainability has also emerged as a top concern. [Read more…] about SafeAI and Obayashi unveil electric, autonomous construction haul truck

Badger Technologies provides autonomous robots to Stine stores

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Badger Technologies, a retail automation expert, is rolling out in-store robotics at Stine, a building materials dealer, to assist in elevating operational efficiencies and customer-service excellence.

Badger Technologies’ multipurpose autonomous robots empower Stine’s stores to detect out-of-stock (OOS) products with more than 95 percent accuracy while helping to decrease OOS products by up to 50 percent. Additionally, in-store robots are enabling Stine to improve price-tag accuracy by more than 97 percent.

For Stine, the decision to introduce autonomous robots was driven by the company’s overarching commitment to its hard-working associates and loyal customers. [Read more…] about Badger Technologies provides autonomous robots to Stine stores

Autonomous excavator constructs 6-metre-high dry-stone wall

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ETH Zurich researchers from Gramazio Kohler Research, the Robotics Systems Lab, Vision for Robotics Lab, and the Chair of Landscape Architecture deployed an autonomous excavator to build a 6-metre-high and 65-metre-long dry-stone wall.

The wall is embedded in a digitally planned and autonomously excavated landscape and park. The team developed this innovative design application as part of the National Centre of Competence in Research for Digital Fabrication (NCCR dfab). [Read more…] about Autonomous excavator constructs 6-metre-high dry-stone wall

Painting Perfection with Electric Paint Sprayers: A Comprehensive Guide for Construction Professionals

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DIYers looking for faster results with less mess can benefit from using an electric paint sprayer, such as the ones offered by SPRAYIT, as these devices offer quick results with little learning curve.

They are affordable, efficient, and simple tо operate, making them perfect for DIY enthusiasts!

When using an electric paint sprayer, hold your gun approximately 12 inches away and spray іn long consistent movements while always moving perpendicular tо the surface being painted; this will help minimize overspray and ensure a smooth, even finish. [Read more…] about Painting Perfection with Electric Paint Sprayers: A Comprehensive Guide for Construction Professionals

What are the four main types of crushers, who uses them and what are they for?

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Mechanical crushers have been around since the early part of the nineteenth century. Before then, people needed to break up rocks with hand tools.

Today, the crushing industry, which usually serves the mining and quarrying sectors, has developed four distinct types of crushers, each with their own specialities.

As their name implies, primary crushers are often deployed first, typically to deal with the largest and hardest rocks. Read on to learn more about crusher technology and the four principal methods primary crushers use to break rocks down. [Read more…] about What are the four main types of crushers, who uses them and what are they for?

Construction automation: ABB and Porsche collaborate to develop modular housing manufacturing systems

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ABB Robotics and Porsche Consulting have revealed their collaboration to drive automation in the construction industry with a pilot project to develop innovative new practices in modular housing manufacture.

The collaboration will help to meet the need for more affordable and sustainable buildings and reduce the environmental impact of construction, amidst widespread labor and skills shortages.

Eberhard Weiblen, chairman of Porsche Consulting, says: “The construction industry is facing numerous challenges. Highly automated factories for buildings can deliver higher quality and more affordable housing. [Read more…] about Construction automation: ABB and Porsche collaborate to develop modular housing manufacturing systems

Teleo launches autonomous technology for heavy construction equipment, reports orders for 42 machines already

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Teleo, a company building autonomous technology for heavy construction equipment, says Florida-based Tomahawk Construction will become the first customer to deploy its autonomous capabilities on an active job site.

Tomahawk Construction’s articulated dump trucks will be able to use autonomous functions to move material to build a residential community in Naples, FL starting in December.

In addition, Teleo announced deals with eight new construction customers, including Florida-based Ajax Paving Industries of FL. Collectively, Teleo’s new customers have placed orders for 42 machines. [Read more…] about Teleo launches autonomous technology for heavy construction equipment, reports orders for 42 machines already

New wheel loader technologies

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A wheel loader is an integral part of modern industry and construction. They are multifunctional machines designed to lift and move various loads on construction sites, in warehouses, ports and other locations.

The latest wheel loader technologies are being introduced to increase efficiency, safety and operator convenience. [Read more…] about New wheel loader technologies