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Cloud-based platforms provide clear tracking of construction workers onsite to help during pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has taken a bite out of the construction industry, hampering and, in some cases, halting projects, but Quebec-based construction company EBC is proving a Cloud-based digital platform can help minimize the impact on day-to-day operations.
“We’ve been...
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The new world of construction: Creating a culture of opportunity for health, safety and wellbeing
In today’s global landscape, it’s more important than ever for organizations to defend their workers from accelerating risks and hazards. This means taking proactive measures to create a safer, healthier construction industry for everyone.
To help professionals like yourself safeguard...
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BV, Sembmarine, Nokia complete trial of remote surveys on newbuilding construction
Bureau Veritas (BV), in collaboration with Sembcorp Marine and Nokia, has completed a trial of remote surveys in Singapore in a move to embrace digitalisation, as Covid-19 has severely disrupted traditional manned surveys.
Classification society BV said the successful trial...
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Computational design helps deliver Australia’s largest sustainable tower
3D BIM modelling and a digital twin are supporting the delivery of 6-8 Parramatta Square, part of one of the biggest sustainable urban revitalisation projects in Australia
As part of Western Sydney’s urban renewal initiative, the redevelopment of Parramatta Square...
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Israel to oblige green construction in all buildings nationwide
Israel has decided on a green building obligation throughout the country, including all types of structures, the state's Ministry of Environmental Protection (MoEP) said on Wednesday.
The binding regulation, signed by Israel's Interior Minister Aryeh Deri, in coordination with the...
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Umm Al Quwain to install smart fire alarms across facilities
Crown Prince of Umm Al Quwain, HH Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, has directed the installation of smart fire safety alarm system 'Hassantuk', in all commercial establishments and residential buildings across the emirate.
The directive was introduced at an...
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RealPage enters the smart building space with acquisition of Stratis IoT
RealPage, Inc., a leading global provider of software and data analytics to the real estate industry, announced the acquisition of STRATIS IoT, which connects smart apartment systems and devices into a single, easy-to-use resident app. Building devices work in...
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