Construction stories - Page 7
AR and VR presents huge potential for construction industry, but businesses slow to adopt
Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
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ar, vr & metaverse
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construction
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globaldata
Despite enormous potential, construction firms are lagging in adopting AR and VR technologies due to concerns like bulky headsets and harsh jobsite conditions.
MYOB supports New Zealand's construction industry with latest release
Thu, 19th Nov 2020
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devops
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fintech
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financial systems
MYOB launches Advanced Construction Edition, a software solution to help contractors manage projects and budgets with real-time visibility.
'Freezing' winter could thwart data center construction plans, warns Aggreko
Tue, 3rd Nov 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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construction
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data centre cooling
A freezing winter ahead could pose major setbacks for data center construction projects already delayed by COVID-19 this year.
Procore looks to improve safety of ANZ construction sites with latest offering
Mon, 19th Oct 2020
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healthtech
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construction
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content creation
Procore has launched Safety Essentials for construction companies in Australia and New Zealand, providing compliance support and pre-built forms.
InEight revamps document management for construction industry
Thu, 15th Oct 2020
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document management
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ecm
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martech
InEight provides field-tested project management software for construction owners, contractors, engineers and architects.
Australian construction companies more dependent on data than ever, study finds
Fri, 18th Sep 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Australian construction firms increasingly rely on data, with 56% willing to switch software providers for better access and control, a Procore study reveals.
What’s driving innovation in trades and construction in NZ
Wed, 5th Aug 2020
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Job management software and digital accounting tools are being increasingly utilised in the industry, which has traditionally been a digital laggard.
IDC: ANZ needs to implement more digital transformation tools
Wed, 6th May 2020
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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construction
Data security, risk management and outdated technologies are the top challenges facing construction businesses in Australia and New Zealand, according to IDC.
Booming wearables market driven by construction industry, research finds
Thu, 26th Dec 2019
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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construction
The wearable tech industry, which is set to reach $54 billion by 2023, offers a significant opportunity for the construction industry.
Bridging the digital skills gap in the AEC industry
Wed, 30th May 2018
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edutech
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it training
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construction
With the construction industry projected to grow by more than 120,000 jobs in the next five years, having a workforce of skilled employees is a must.
Aconex shareholders vote in favour of Oracle acquisition
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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software
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oracle
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construction
Aconex shareholders have overwhelmingly approved Oracle’s AUD $7.80 per share acquisition offer, valuing the deal at USD $1.2 billion.
Data: A new frontier in the construction industry
Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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document management
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data analytics
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ecm
Construction companies sitting on the sidelines need to take steps now to join the digital future – or risk being left behind.
Ian Thorpe talks mental health with construction tech company Procore
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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construction
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procore
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mental health
Procore brings together Australian construction figures to discuss mental health; Ian Thorpe shares personal experiences of depression.
Exclusive interview: The tech guru making construction more productive
Thu, 13th Jul 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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iot
Businesses need to be adaptive and entrepreneurial. The disruption of the construction industry is a positive movement for the industry as a whole.
Procore brings cloud tech to APAC construction industry
Wed, 26th Apr 2017
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cloud services
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construction
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procore
Cloud provider for the construction industry Procore, a cloud provider for the construction industry, has opened its first APAC office in Sydney.
The cloud tool that is transforming the construction sector
Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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document management
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data analytics
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ecm
Revolutionary Aussie cloud platform Aconex streamlines construction chaos, propelling tech uptake in the global build sector.
San Diego State University turns to Daktronics for marquee display
Fri, 11th Mar 2016
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construction
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daktronics
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oem
San Diego State University has deployed a double-sided LED video marquee near a freeway to promote campus events and sponsored messages.
Wellington school to undergo major $9 million redevelopment
Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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edutech
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ministry of education
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construction
Historic Thorndon School set for a $9m revamp, with innovative learning spaces and new library to enrich education.
$6 million classrooms for Wellington school
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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edutech
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collaboration
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ministry of education
Government to invest $6m in Khandallah School for a new nine-classroom block to improve infrastructure and accommodate roll growth.
Unitec tech hub gets underway
Fri, 31st Jul 2015
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e-learning
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support
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unitec
Unitec has released the first designs of its new technology hub, the first major step in the education institute’s 10-year $200m campus redevelopment.