Workorder Develops AI Software to Automate Construction Takeoffs

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Workorder, Inc., a construction technology startup, has raised a $1.1-million pre-seed round from UBMB and Mucker Capital to assist in the launch of its innovative software for the construction industry. The company’s software is a first-of-its-kind for construction estimating. It uses image recognition, deep learning and optical character recognition, among other technologies, to automatically detect, measure and count objects in construction blueprints. Workorder has been operating in a private beta with many of the largest construction companies in North America, including DPR Construction, PCL and Performance Contracting, Inc. The software supports interior finishes: paint, drywall, metal framing and acoustical ceilings. […]

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Hyundai Construction Equipment Launches Next-Generation 2.5 Ton Electric Forklift

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Hyundai Construction Equipment has launched the B-X Series, the next-generation 2.5 ton electric forklift.. For this series, Hyundai Construction Equipment has maximized drivers’ convenience. It optimized the driver’s seat design, and air-conditioning and heating functions, from an ergonomic aspect to ensure an internal structure that can support long-term operations. Moreover, it allows battery withdrawal on the side, thereby increasing the maintenance convenience and safely using hand pallets or forklifts.

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New Junction, Gateway to Örebro Opens its Doors

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Scandic has opened its third hotel in Örebro, in the middle of a vibrant urban development project in Sweden. Scandic Örebro Central, which has 160 rooms on nine floors, is strategically located next to Örebro Central Station and nestled among corporate and government offices. The hotel will be a new hub for Örebro residents and visitors, alike; Scandic is the first business to open its doors in the new Örebro Entré area. Immediately upon entering Scandic Örebro Central, guests and visitors are welcomed by an airy, open lobby designed by architectural firm Wingårdhs. The space is ideal for locals, families […]

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Department of State Begins Construction on New US Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria

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At a historic groundbreaking ceremony highlighting the enduring bilateral friendship and partnership between the United States and Nigeria, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu recently joined U.S. Ambassador Mary Beth Leonard and U.S. Consul General Claire Pierangelo to officially mark the beginning of construction of a new, modern U.S. Consulate General in Lagos. Located on a 12.2-acre site in the rapidly developing Eko Atlantic City on Victoria Island, the new U.S. Consulate General in Lagos will support diplomatic and commercial relations between the United States and Nigeria, and will provide U.S. and Nigerian Consulate employees with a safe, secure, sustainable and […]

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Adapt or Be Left Behind: The Role of Today’s Construction Superintendent

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By Keyan Zandy Change isn’t fun, but it is inevitable. Resenting or resisting what you can’t avoid is a waste of time and energy that could be better used working to create a mindset that embraces transformation. This is especially important in our industry, where new technologies and delivery methods, coupled with an accelerated pace of work, present an unpleasant choice: adapt or be left behind. Superintendents, no matter their leadership style, are expected to get a project completed on time and within budget. This hasn’t changed—however, the way these projects are built and delivered certainly has changed. Field leaders […]

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