David Adelstein | Florida Construction Legal Updates The design-build project delivery method is when the design-builder (typically the contractor) is responsible for both the design and construction of the project. Thus, the responsibility for both the design and construction falls under the same umbrella and, naturally, carries more risk. The discussion below demonstrates risk involved in the… Continue reading Risk Associated With Design-Build Project Delivery Method
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Scientists Create ‘Superwood’ That’s Stronger Than Steel
Jacopo Prisco | CNN A US company has engineered a new type of wood that it says has up to 10 times the strength-to-weight ratio of steel, while also being up to six times lighter. “Superwood” has just launched as a commercial product, manufactured by InventWood, a company co-founded by material scientist Liangbing Hu. Over… Continue reading Scientists Create ‘Superwood’ That’s Stronger Than Steel
From Assistive To Autonomous: The Next Steps In Construction’s Al Journey
Pankaj Bhagat and Naman Gupta | Alvarez and Marsal A revolutionizing industries worldwide, yet construction – held back by fragmented adoption and siloed digital tools continues to trail behind. While many firms have experimented with foundational and generative Al (GenAI), scaling beyond isolated use cases remains a challenge. Illustrating the same, recent research found that… Continue reading From Assistive To Autonomous: The Next Steps In Construction’s Al Journey
AI Bidding Errors: Who Bears The Risk?
Robert H. Bell and Michael Ferri | Duane Morris Artificial intelligence (“AI”) is rapidly making its way into the construction bidding process. Contractors now use AI-powered estimating software to perform quantity takeoffs and analyze costs with unprecedented speed. According to the drafting and engineering software giant Autodesk, estimating teams are increasingly using AI and automation,… Continue reading AI Bidding Errors: Who Bears The Risk?
Will Artificial Intelligence Increase the Prices of Construction Materials, Equipment, and Labor?
Noah Matthews and Zachary B. Stewart | Build Smart By now, you’ve likely seen news discussing how artificial intelligence (AI) is set to change the construction industry (and every other industry, for that matter). Typically, this discussion centers on improving business efficiency and cost savings. Many construction companies are predictably using AI to assist with… Continue reading Will Artificial Intelligence Increase the Prices of Construction Materials, Equipment, and Labor?