Industrializing design and building practices using manufacturing techniques has long been promised as a more efficient construction method. But recent advances in the kit-of-parts approach is bringing the idea closer to fruition.
Autodesk reiterated its commitment to artificial intelligence-enhanced workflows for architects, engineers and construction professionals and introduced a new data exchange with Esri at its annual Autodesk University user conference in San Diego.
Bentley Systems acquired on Sept. 6 geographic information and 3D Tiles provider Cesium, with terms not disclosed for the deal set to close by the end of 2024.
Esri President Jack Dangermond and Autodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost promise new GIS-to-BIM workflows as Esri and Autodesk's partnership works to bring planners and designers closer together.
The startup has seen its construction progress documentation and machine learning-based schedule analyzer technology used on large, complex projects around the globe.
The software company known for ProjectWise, MicroStation and Synchro will continue its focus on the tools that enable engineers to design and build critical infrastructure.
ENR Associate Technology, Equipment and Products Editor Jeff Yoders has been writing about design and construction innovations for 20 years. He is a five-time Jesse H. Neal award winner and multiple ASBPE winner for his tech coverage. Jeff previously wrote about construction technology for Structural Engineer, CE News and Building Design + Construction. He also wrote about materials prices, construction procurement and estimation for MetalMiner.com. He lives in Chicago, the birthplace of the skyscraper, where the pace of innovation never leaves him without a story to chase.