July 2024
3D printing is one of the technology trends in the construction industry, boosting sustainability and shortening construction times.
3D printing is used in many types of projects. It addresses the housing shortage risks as the process is cheaper than traditional house construction. In schools and refugee shelters, large square designs lend themselves very well to these techniques.
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June 2024
This article is part of a blog series on construction 4.0 and embracing digitization, urbanization of emerging economies, and the changes it implies for the construction industry.
Technology is revolutionizing the digital transformation in the construction industry. Emerging technologies remodel our way of working and how we...
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May 2024
This article is part of a blog series on construction 4.0 and embracing digitization, urbanization of emerging economies, and the changes it implies for the construction industry.
Global energy-related CO2 emissions grew by 1.1% in 2023, increasing 410 million tons (Mt) to reach a new record high of 37.4 billion tons (Gt),...
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May 2024
Urbanization of emerging economies is growing fast, increasing demand for new construction. This trend is also forcing the construction 4.0 market to grow. Let us explore some of the technologies behind the movement.
Construction companies have embraced 3D printing to build houses, but this technology still needs to be expanded to a wider market. Once costs substantially...
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May 2024
This article is part of a blog series on the Virtual Design and Construction world. What can we expect it to bring to the construction industry?
Stanford University created VDC in 2001 to increase productivity in the construction industry.
