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Buildots | October 04, 2022

Buildots, which uses artificial intelligence and computer vision to dramatically improve efficiency in the multi-trillion dollar construction industry, has been named "Construction Software of the Year" at the prestigious London Construction Awards. By collecting data with hardhat-mounted 360° cameras and processing the data with AI, Buildots enables construction teams to make informed decisions based on accurate information, significantly improving resource efficien...

YourStory | March 06, 2020

The construction industry is an important indicator of the state of the economy as it is one of the largest employment generators in the country. With strong linkages to industries such as cement, steel, chemicals, paints, tiles, etc., the sector serves as one of the strongest propellers of private sector involvement in the country’s built environment. Between now and 2050, rapid social and economic changes will significantly increase India’s population and the size of its cities, cr...

PBC Today | June 25, 2020

Metal composite panels are becoming a commercial builder’s dream. Lightweight, structurally tough and watertight, they can be erected very quickly and provide the ultimate U value. The internals, such as flooring and fit-out, and external fixtures such as screening can be worked on simultaneously, saving a fortune in time and labour. Add to this the fact that the panels’ lack of weight means further savings on the cost of designing and laying foundations, and it’...

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Quickbase | March 03, 2022

Quickbase, the provider of software that helps organizations see, connect and control every element of complex projects announced new product and services offerings for the construction industry, including a bi-directional integration with Procore, Gantt chart capabilities and foundational applications targeting scheduling, materials management and more. This comes off the heels of the acquisition of MCF Technology Solutions earlier this year to bolster construction service offerings to support ...