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Understanding Alternative Building Products

Understanding Alternative Building Products

Posted: July 8, 2022 | Project Management

According to a recent article, some builders are constructing homes from natural materials like rammed earth, adobe brick, and volcanic rock. In addition to being readily available on site, there may be heating and cooling benefits due to the natural insulation provided by these materials. And according to the housing market research firm Zonda, 90% of American home builders surveyed said that their businesses had been impacted by supply issues.

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When Data Builds Your Job: Artificial Intelligence in Construction

When Data Builds Your Job: Artificial Intelligence in Construction

Posted: July 1, 2022 | Tradewinds, Project Management

Did you know that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already (likely) a part of your daily life? Apple’s Siri, Amazon’s Alexa, Google’s search algorithms, Facebook Messenger, Slack – it’s all AI. In the construction industry, it shows up in the form of drone videos, security sensors, and Building Information Modeling (BIM). So, what exactly is AI?

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Leadership in Preconstruction – Leading the Way for Positive Change

Leadership in Preconstruction – Leading the Way for Positive Change

Posted: June 3, 2022 | Project Management

Early in my career I didn’t even know about leadership or what a leader looked like. I thought the word leadership was more often used in the political world or in history books. I was more aware of words like “boss”, “supervisor”, and “manager”, and eventually I learned that good leaders are different from good managers. I don’t know if I would call anyone a bad leader, as I believe that if you’re being called a leader, it must only be good. And if you’re bad, then probably you aren’t a leader yet. After a few years, I started to realize that there is something called leadership, which is beyond those traditional words we use to describe the person in a position of authority over you. I also started to realize that with great power and authority comes great responsibility, which means that true leadership is closer to Simon Sinek’s definition: “Leadership is not about being in charge but about taking care of the people in your charge.”

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How Digital Twins are Revolutionizing Project Delivery

How Digital Twins are Revolutionizing Project Delivery

Posted: May 8, 2022 | Project Management

Digital twins is clearly a growing market for the construction industry. A survey by market research company Markets and Markets predicted that the global digital twin market will increase to $48.2 billion by 2026 — more than 15 times its size in 2020.

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Three Sustainable Materials Set to Disrupt the Construction Industry

Three Sustainable Materials Set to Disrupt the Construction Industry

Posted: March 3, 2022 | Project Management

For contractors, choosing which green materials to try is tough. How do you weigh the cost vs. sustainability? How to you gain leadership buy-in? How do you choose the right green material for your project?

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