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Reducing Waste With Waste In Architecture
Nearly every industry on every continent is concerned about sustainability. The building and design industry is no exception, perhaps in part because demolition waste has become such a huge issue in the U.S. In 2014, it is estimated that contractors disposed of 534 million tons of waste. In such an era, recycling makes sense. Fortunately,…
HEAT ILLNESS IN THE ARMY – THE THREAT IS REAL
We need to do everything we can to keep our service personnel safe and on mission. However, heat illness in combat and training situations is a real threat to the safety of our troops. Extreme temperatures and environmental conditions not only impact performance, but can be dangerous – even life-threatening – to soldiers and support personnel. To…
Genesis Products Reflects on a Successful Event: IWF 2018
The 2018 International Woodworking Fair (IWF) is one of the top trade shows in the world for the furniture manufacturing and woodworking industries. The biennial event was held last month in Atlanta, Georgia. This year featured over 1 million sq. ft. of exhibit space, with more than 1,000 exhibitors. The 30,000 attendees came from all 50 states…
How BASELAYER is Filling in the Gaps in the Metro Core and Metro Edge
Network cables form the nervous system of internet and communication, connecting people, devices, and businesses around the world. Submarine cables bring continents together and long-haul fiber cables run across countries. Then, there is a metro core which feeds the front end of a city. From here, you have what is called the metro edge which…
In Hurricane Season, New Architecture Technology is Put to Test
A year ago, hurricane Harvey devastated Houston, Texas. Just two weeks, later hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico and Florida. Estimates of the damage’s price tag top $300 billion, with countless unreported incidents of damage no doubt inflating that number.[1] Though damaging winds and debris are among the most threatening to people caught in…
Empathy-Informed Design with Wanona Satcher of ReJuve
A picture is worth a thousand words… Or so the old cliche goes. But for the city planner, a conversation may be worth a thousand data points. ReJuve founder and CEO Wanona Satcher is no stranger to community engagement – a necessary strategy to gathering meaningful input from citizens and stakeholders. In this episode…
ARC SPECIALTIES’ ROBOTIC WELDING FOR THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY
The Aerospace Industry has literally taken off from its humble beginnings. Today, it is a demanding and intensely regulated sector of the economy requiring expert engineering and high-precision manufacturing techniques such as robotic welding. Automated welding provides the accuracy necessary to meet the industry’s extremely tight tolerances, thus providing consistent, high-quality welds, with reduced waste…
Architects and Designers Turn to Tech
As reflected by events such as the International Builders’ Show (IBS) and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), the world of home design continues to evolve, and many of the changes are being driven by technology. That is technology in homes as well as its use in the design process. Owning a smart home…
GeoMapping: From Banking to Construction with Peter Becker of Esri
GIS technology has become a staple part of drone technology, powering much of the site-mapping and surveying for critical infrastructure, agricultural, and energy operations. Esri, one of the leaders in geo-spatial technology, hasn’t stopped there. The power of geo-mapping has shown tangible economic benefits in everything from banking to retail, and our guest today,…
Listen: Propelling Worksite Intelligence to Higher Altitudes with Shaun Macintosh of Propeller Aero
InterDrone is always so much more than new drones. The supplemental technology, whether that’s digital platforms for connecting drone pilots or high-powered attachable lights, can provide just as much (if not more) exciting innovation. On today’s podcast from the InterDrone trade show floor, we spoke with Shaun Macintosh, Solutions Engineer for Propeller Aero, who’s…
Listen: All Clients Want is Transparency with Diane Voirin of P3 Builds
It’s simple: for quality customer interaction, relationships and retention, you have to transparent as a contractor. “Do the right thing and the doors will open,” said Diane Voirin, Director of Operations and Maintenance at Dallas-based P3 Builds. On this episode of the AEC Podcast, we sat down with Voirin to discuss the importance of…
Mixed Reality Glasses Revolutionizing Drone Usage in the Construction Sector
Drones have become an increasingly common presence in American construction zones. These unmanned aerial vehicles have become helpful tools in site-mapping, maintenance checks, and other important facets of a construction site. Goldman Sachs recently estimated the construction industry would account for around $11 billion of the $100 billion market share from UAVs worldwide. Therefore, it’s…
Focus on Drones in Public Safety at InterDrone 2018
Drones are an exploding marketplace, quickly leaving the niches of military applications and expensive hobbies. One area where drones are really taking off is in safety applications, which was highlighted at InterDrone 2018 in Las Vegas, one of the largest cross-industry drone conferences in the world and the largest commercial drone event in the USA….
How Drone Technology Keeps Food on the Table: A Look at Drones in the Agricultural Space
InterDrone 2018 took place in Las Vegas this month, and MarketScale was on hand to talk with many industry leaders. One of the top cross-industry drone conferences was again a success, and attendees connected with others in the field and had access to workshops, panels, and special events. Two attendees this year shed some light…
Listen: Navigating The Endless Aisle With Bryce Stuckenschneider
Where do AEC professionals go to find their products? You’d think a basic Google search or Pinterest board would do the trick, but with such a low barrier of entry, finding products means sifting through a jungle of unverified, counterintuitive product layouts. Your other option is dimly lit, boiler room-level libraries with physical product…
The Pioneers of the Autonomous Hospitality Experience
Automation is everywhere in today’s world, from robotic cleaning help to self-driving cars, to the one of the latest innovations—fresh meat vending machines. A recent Bloomberg report highlighted how the Applestone Meat company is thinking creatively when it comes to fresh meat accessibility around-the-clock. The pork and beef provider distributes cuts of meat to customers…
INFOGRAPHIC: The BASELAYER Timeline and the History of Data Centers
Since our founding in 2008, BASELAYER has been ahead of the curve on every aspect of the data center revolution. The trend is easy to see in the below infographic: BASELAYER is first to market with innovative designs that enable IT to be deployed anywhere it is needed. Whatever comes next, BASELAYER has you covered….
LAND FORCES 2018: BREEZER MOBILE COOLING PROUDLY ANNOUNCES ITS PARTICIPATION IN THE U.S. PAVILION
Presented in collaboration with the Australian Army, LAND FORCES 2018 is an international industry exposition created to provide the latest equipment, technology and services for the armies of Australia and the Indo-Asia Pacific. It will be held September 4-6, 2018 at the Adelaide Convention Centre in Adelaide, South Australia. This region includes some of the fastest-growing economies…
Watch: Stenograph at the 2018 NCRA Convention & Expo
Stenograph was in full force at the 2018 National Court Reporters Association Convention & Expo in New Orleans. See our booth, hear from our customers, and discover how Stenograph continues to evolve and help advance the industry.
PresFlex: Found in a Wide Variety of Markets
See how PresFlex is used in a large number of markets all around the globe.
The Benefits of Modular Data Centers for Mid-Sized Enterprises
Two of the biggest concerns that enterprise clients have with traditional brick and mortar data centers is that they take a lot of time and money to build. These are two of the main reasons that modular data centers have become such an attractive alternative, especially for mid-sized enterprises. Let’s take a closer look at…
Listen: Breaking the Mold of Continuing Education with Bryce Stuckenschneider
How do you take Continuing Education and turn it from a snore-fest to a big score? On the first episode of The AEC Stuck-Insider with Bryce Stuckenschneider, we dive into all things CE in AEC. With experience as a VP of Sales and Marketing in the AEC industry, Stuckenschneider has experienced his fair share…
DevOps: Understanding the 7 Key Stages of Agile Maturity Ladder
DevOps, CI/CD, and Agile delivery are the focus of many operations group. Viewing and understanding the tiers of maturity diagram can help an organization benchmark its current maturity level. In addition, the system provides a roadmap of the steps needed to reach its desired target level. Every business knows the challenges of keeping up with…
ISC – A DMP Corp Company – Serving the Rail Industry Since 1984
Industrial Specialty Chemicals, Inc. merged with DMP Corporation to support the rail industry with all their wastewater needs. ISC continues to develop cost-effective chemicals and value-added services to solve some of the most common rail industry issues. Since 1984, ISC has been the go-to provider for the rail industry. Our chemicals, made in our Chicago-area…
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