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Digital Transformation in the Construction Industry: Leveraging Technology for Business Growth

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The construction industry has traditionally been slow to adopt new technologies, relying heavily on manual processes and paper-based systems. However, the landscape is changing rapidly as companies realize the immense benefits of digital transformation.

From improving efficiency to driving business growth, the integration of modern technology into construction processes is reshaping the industry.

Central to this transformation is the use of construction management software, a tool that is revolutionizing how projects are planned, executed, and managed. [Read more…] about Digital Transformation in the Construction Industry: Leveraging Technology for Business Growth

Harvey Roofing transforms its sustainable roof tile production with new robotic solution

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Harvey Roofing, a division of South Africa’s Macsteel and a provider of roofing solutions, is marking a “significant milestone” in its commitment to innovation and advancement in the industry.

Through a strategic partnership with renowned industrial robotics manufacturer Yaskawa, Harvey Roofing is set to revolutionise its roof tile production process, leveraging a unique prototype product and cutting-edge robotics solutions to enhance efficiency, quality, and sustainability.

As the demand for high-quality roofing materials continues to grow, Harvey Roofing recognised the need for an innovative approach to upgrade its current manufacturing process.

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ARE installs batteries in demolition robots for cable-free movement

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Briggs & Stratton, an American multinational which produces engines, says it is breaking new ground in the robotics field, as it works with Advanced Robotic Engineering (ARE) to power their range of mobile industrial demolition robots with the Vanguard 48V Si1.5kWh swappable and 48V Fi3.5kWh fixed battery packs. Vanguard is part of the Briggs & Stratton group.

For many years, onsite workers have struggled with needing their demolition machines to be cable powered when moving from one site to another. While one operator controlled the machine, another assisted on navigating the cable.

As a consequence, moving machines was not only complicated and time consuming, but also required the involvement of several people at the job site. A disaster in an industry where uptime is everything and the reduction of total cost of ownership crucial. [Read more…] about ARE installs batteries in demolition robots for cable-free movement

The advantages of a metal buildings in construction

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Back in 20th century when steel first emerged as a construction material, the construction of metal buildings also started.

Metal buildings were initially used only for industrial purposes and military purposes but considering their strength and durability, they gained popularity with time.

With time, there were advancements in the field of metal fabrication and techniques of construction. This helped in the expansion of its applications making it a preferred choices for today’s projects. [Read more…] about The advantages of a metal buildings in construction

Robotic drywall robot maker Canvas launches new machine for small spaces

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Canvas, the construction robotics company specializing in drywall finishing with its series of robotic “L4” and “L5” spray and sanding machines, has released its new product, the “1200CX”.

The company says that years of development and customer feedback have resulted in a compact, lightweight, and easily maneuverable machine that is highly versatile across project portfolios and enables customers with smaller spaces such as multi-family and tower construction projects to leverage Canvas machines. [Read more…] about Robotic drywall robot maker Canvas launches new machine for small spaces

KCI Technologies launches floor-flattening robot for construction projects

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KCI Technologies, a multi-disciplined engineering and consulting firm with offices throughout the United States, has launched RoboFlat, a high-performance, cloud-based product for concrete floor flatness and levelness testing.

Designed to address floor challenges in a variety of robotic-equipped facilities, this product streamlines testing operations, processing large volumes of data and delivering rapid results.

With RoboFlat, contractors and building owners can be assured that their floors meet the required flatness specifications.

With this innovative software, users can upload point cloud data generated from laser scanners, enabling further analysis and evaluation and automating time-consuming, multi-step processes. RoboFlat supports a range of floor standards that can be tailored to meet specifications. [Read more…] about KCI Technologies launches floor-flattening robot for construction projects

Tomahawk Construction employs Teleo autonomous technology to clear land for development

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Tomahawk Construction is developing land to create a new 700-acre residential community in Naples, Florida. It is also among the many heavy construction companies looking for ways to overcome an ongoing labor shortage plaguing the industry.

“We really have just had a hard time getting people into haul trucks,” says Tomahawk owner Scott Lyons.

The labor shortage isn’t going away anytime soon. As experienced operators retire, the industry is struggling to attract much-needed new operators to fill job vacancies, resulting in spiraling project costs and timelines.

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Robotic drilling market projected to grow to more than $8 billion

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The size of the robotic drilling market is expected to be worth $8,025.65 million in 2028, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 7.5 percent from 2021 to 2028, according to new research by Adroit Market Research.

Robotic drilling is the practice of performing drilling operations in a variety of sectors, such as manufacturing, construction, mining, oil and gas exploration, and more, using robotic systems and automation technologies.

Robotic drilling’s main objective is to increase drilling processes’ efficiency, precision, and safety while minimizing human involvement. Robotic drilling may be used for industrial tasks like making holes or forming components in sectors including electronics, aerospace, and automotive. [Read more…] about Robotic drilling market projected to grow to more than $8 billion

ABB Robotics teams with innovative tech start-up to deliver sustainable and affordable housing

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ABB Robotics is collaborating with UK-based tech start-up Automated Architecture, or AUAR, to advance the use of robotic micro-factories to build affordable, sustainable low energy timber homes.

AUAR’s transformative approach to integrating robotic automation into the building process will tackle skills shortages, boost sustainability, and improve health and safety by deploying robots in a global network of local micro-factories.

These micro-factories will construct energy-efficient, affordable buildings from sheet timber. AUAR reports today that it has completed a £2.6 million seed round led by deep-tech and AI fund Miles Ahead, alongside ABB Robotics & Automation Ventures and several other investors. [Read more…] about ABB Robotics teams with innovative tech start-up to deliver sustainable and affordable housing

Civ Robotics shows how to improve pre-construction surveying efficiency by using robots and precision positioning

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Managing a construction project from planning stage to execution in the real world is replete with challenges. Whether a company is building a sprawling solar farm or laying lines on the road, precision is paramount. Errors of just a few inches can have massive implications that can lead to critical delays and cost overruns.

In this new case study, Civ Robotics explains how Point One’s Polaris RTK precision technology has been instrumental in lowering their operating costs and streamlining processes for many of its high-precision layout projects.

Land surveying is a critical stage in the construction layout process, during which workers use various forms of global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) to mark specific locations for builders. Because this process demands a high degree of precision, all GNSS readings must be validated and corrected to ensure accuracy, sometimes within even a few centimeters. [Read more…] about Civ Robotics shows how to improve pre-construction surveying efficiency by using robots and precision positioning

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