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The Key to Landing Smart City Contracts Lies With BIM
While federally-mandated BIM is unlikely, contractors working in cities and states that apply BIM standards will lead the smart city movement, saving time and money in the process.
By Joe Muratore
January 27, 2020
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by Joe Muratore
Joseph Muratore is the Americas Director Product Certification for BSI where he leads multiple teams across the Americas, bringing a unique combination of technical expertise and business acumen to the organization. Joe oversees BSI’s efforts to help open world markets for Americas’ manufactures with solutions that verify product compliance to regulatory requirements, drive business performance, embed excellence and facilitate organizational resilience.
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Operation Preparation: Industry Experts Speak on Disaster Prep and Recovery Efforts as Hurricane Season Comes to a Close
By Grace Calengor
Water is one of the most destructive sources on the planet—natural or manmade. Oftentimes, the construction industry has to learn the hard way—after disaster strikes—how best to address that disaster in the future. This year, preparation is priority.
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‘Time to Be Human’: Paul Doherty Talks Tech and Architecture
By Maggie Murphy
Architect-turned-technologist Paul Doherty believes the construction industry is on the cusp of a transformation—one where drones, smart contracts and even “personified” buildings reshape the way we live and work. But at its core, he says, construction technology is about making us more human, not less.
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Eyes on the Sky: Regulating DJI Drones on Federal and Private Construction Sites
By Maggie Murphy
Chinese-manufactured DJI drones comprise an estimated 90% of all UAVs on U.S. construction jobsites. Proposed limitations on their use could have profound ripple effects on safety, cost and productivity across the sector.