Start the course by considering how engineering and technology influence your daily life—not just high-tech devices but also ordinary machines, buildings, and infrastructure that most people take for granted. In this lecture series you will learn to notice and understand these overlooked marvels.
Your House as an Engineered System 28:22 minutes
In the first of four lectures on your house as a technological system, review the eight engineered subsystems that go into modern dwellings. Then discover the miracle of building codes, which ensure that every new house is safe, constructible, and reasonably economical without involving an engineer in each design.
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Ripcord
Ripcord hosted robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) webinar on Jan 17, led by co-founder Kevin Hall, to discuss the role robotics play in digitization. Kasey Jones, BetterGrowth CEO, served as moderator. Topics discussed: A brief history of digitization and its evolution, Solutions for digitizing unstructured content, The way robotics provide flexibility in Ripcord's automation process.
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PeerAssist
The amount of technology geared toward the construction industry is expansive. From software to mobile applications and robots, there are hundreds of tools available for nearly every aspect of operating a construction project in the office and in the field. With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to decide which tools your company needs, and which are the best fit for your unique business. Join us for this webinar to hear Maureen Heck share helpful advice on how your company can successfully select and roll out relevant tools.
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As construction projects become more complex, there is a vast amount of data generated across the project life cycle. Teams on site often struggle to collect, process, and share important information in real time. This makes the data less relevant and unactionable resulting in rework, errors, and inefficiency.
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