The recent announcement by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that it had underestimated the United Kingdom’s economic forecast has led to renewed confidence in key sectors that were otherwise predicted to lag in recovery. The increased of growth...
One of the most crucial aspects when transporting goods by lorry is to ensure that the load is adequately secured before leaving. An unsafe load could not only cause damage to vehicles or property, but it could result in serious injuries or even deat...
The Best Master’s Degrees has published an interesting article on the 50 Most Elegant Graduate School Buildings in the World. S.R. Crown Hall in Chicago shown in the photo by Pete Sieger is top on the list. According to the article, “This Ludwig Mies...
Cloud computing is the latest buzzword. Everyone has heard of it, most people have talked about it, but surprisingly few people know exactly what it is. Even fewer people are prepared to ask someone to explain. Yet as it’s one of the most on-trend wa...
Here’s a Finnish video (with subtitles) demonstrating how Skanska utilizes building information modeling and tablet computers on a construction site. The post BIM and Tablets on a Construction Site – Video appeared first on AEC Business.
It is a sad fact that so many lives are still being lost in architecture, construction and engineering (ACE) industries all over the world. While fatal accidents were fairly commonplace many years ago they are less so now, but the figures are still a...
Over the past decade, construction has seen an enormous drop in fatal and non-fatal work injuries. However, the number of construction-related work fatalities was still 775 in 2012. Viewpoint created the infographic below to give a deeper look into t...
In 2013, Software Advice spoke to thousands of buyers evaluating new construction software. They’ve analyzed the results and published a report with some very interesting results. The report uncovered the following key findings (among others): 78 per...
For even the finest architectural gems, selling a new build is not just about selling cutting edge design. The property market relies upon selling emotions. How will the buyer feel when they live there, holiday there or build a business there? The on...
The infographic was kindly provided by Rack King and Shelving Limited. The post Steel – The Backbone of World Industry – Infographic appeared first on AEC Business.
