Space is among the most critical resources for warehouse operators. Making good use of the space you have available can make the difference between profit and loss. Let’s take a look at a few optimisations that can help you to get the most from your warehouse. [Read more…] about How to Increase the Space of Your Warehouse
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The advantages of a metal buildings in construction
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
Prefab Office Building Trends: What’s Hot in Workspace Design?
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 launches new robotic painting solution for commercial buildings
PaintJet, a developer of robotics for painting, has unveiled its latest innovation for the industrial painting industry: the Bravo robotic painter and Alpha Shield paint, a “full stack solution” to paint commercial buildings “faster, more precisely and with more protection for worsening climate impacts”.
PaintJet says every warehouse and commercial building “must be painted for protection against the environment”. This would create a $250 billion industry which, the company says, is primed for opportunity.
However, due to an ongoing labor shortage, the US currently lacks “the 100,000 painters that are needed to complete these jobs”, claims PaintJet, and 41 percent of this workforce is expected to retire by 2031. [Read more…] about PaintJet launches new robotic painting solution for commercial buildings
BrainBox AI receives $20 million investment from Québec Government and ABB. Then decides to buy ABB business unit
BrainBox AI, a developer of autonomous building technology, has raised $20 million to support the continued development of BrainBox AI’s decarbonization technology and its global commercialization efforts.
The company raised the funds from the Government of Québec, the lead investor for 10 million US dollars; and ABB, a returning lead investor and global partner to BrainBox AI.
Sam Ramadori, CEO at BrainBox AI, says: “We are grateful for this significant investment from the Québec Government and ABB. Having their support propels our mission to provide commercial real estate owners and retailers around the globe with a scalable and impactful decarbonization tool. [Read more…] about BrainBox AI receives $20 million investment from Québec Government and ABB. Then decides to buy ABB business unit
Top 5 Benefits of Prefab Steel Buildings
Building a new structure from the ground up can be a huge undertaking. But prefab steel buildings are rising in popularity, and for good reasons.
More people are turning to steel prefabs to create structures for various purposes. Read on if you want to know more about prefab steel buildings and their advantages. [Read more…] about Top 5 Benefits of Prefab Steel Buildings
Intelligent City raises $30 million to bring robotics and automation to prefabricated construction sector
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
Skyline Robotics unveils ‘world’s first high-rise window-cleaning robot’ Ozmo
Skyline Robotics has unveiled “the future of window cleaning” with Ozmo, describing it as the “world’s first high-rise window-cleaning robot”, and investors are taking notice. (See video below.)
The company has closed a successful pre-Series A funding round led by Standard Industries with contributions from Karcher New Venture and Gefen Capital.
Skyline will use the funding across a variety of business operations including expanding its New York City team, as well as continued product development and new capabilities to own the facade operations of the future. [Read more…] about Skyline Robotics unveils ‘world’s first high-rise window-cleaning robot’ Ozmo
BMW invests in HeyCharge to increase electric vehicle charging points at residential locations
BMW i Ventures took a lead investment in HeyCharge, the German start-up providing electric vehicle charging stations in apartment complexes, office buildings and other infrastructure locations.
HeyCharge was in Y Combinator’s Summer 2021 batch of start-ups.
Kasper Sage, managing partner, BMW i Ventures, says: “The rapid growth of the electric vehicle market in coming years will necessitate greater infrastructure build-out of charging solutions around the globe. [Read more…] about BMW invests in HeyCharge to increase electric vehicle charging points at residential locations
Kuka to build smart factory for digital construction company Admares
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