The Idea Engine
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 25, 2014
For the last few decades, innovative business leaders have dramatically altered the landscape with groundbreaking ideas that have forever changed how the world lives.'
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Construction Business Owner
JUNE 25, 2014
For the last few decades, innovative business leaders have dramatically altered the landscape with groundbreaking ideas that have forever changed how the world lives.'
The Constructor
JANUARY 24, 2019
Sustainable innovation is the process in which sustainability considerations including environmental and economy are taken into account from idea.
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Construction Marketing
APRIL 11, 2023
As in all walks of life, technology and innovation are changing the landscape of the industrial construction industry. With this in mind, keep reading for 5 innovative approaches to industrial construction project management in 2023. But it has also changed the way in which project managers do their jobs.
Construction Marketing
APRIL 17, 2019
So, you are planning to remodel your kitchen in the near future, but you want more than just the traditional design and ideas? If you are out of ideas, you might want to go with a modern concept instead. Here are some design ideas you might want to consider. Open concept. Smart kitchen. or through Alexa.
Civiconcepts
JANUARY 5, 2021
It is manufactured by a simple process… Read More » Grasscrete – An Innovative Landscaping Idea. Grasscrete makes our country greener by mitigating the ill effects of modern construction technology.
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 2, 2024
While FedRAMP aims to enhance the security of cloud services used by the federal government, it negatively impacts small businesses, the overall attempt to improve the AECOO sector’s low productivity, and innovation. FEDRAMP is a clear create a barrier to entry for smaller businesses, reducing competition and innovation in the market.
The Constructor
DECEMBER 22, 2020
Innovation in any field is the application of new ideas and is often complex and dynamic even if it is not technical in nature. In the construction.
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 26, 2014
In fact, research shows that among companies that have won awards for innovation, more than 50 percent of the winning ideas came from the rank and file, not from management. One of the worst forms of waste in business is underutilizing the knowledge and ability of your workers.
HardHatChat
JUNE 20, 2017
That way no matter what innovative new component is planned for the mall redevelopment project, their construction partner will be equipped to make it a reality. Chuck Taylor, Director of Operations. Tel: 847-233-9200 x712.
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 17, 2017
Every business owner knows that to be successful, you must always be on the hunt for advances in technology and innovations that help you run a better business. However, an idea is no good without the resources necessary to bring that idea to fruition as a real, usable solution.
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 30, 2023
The CITB has launched a new campaign that states: “Have you got a big idea that could have a positive impact on the construction industry? The Industry Impact Fund could be just what you need to turn that idea into a reality.”
Construction Dive
MAY 1, 2023
As Construction Safety Week gets underway, read how safety awards promote new ideas to help reduce risk and save lives.
Construction Business Owner
MAY 5, 2017
Before becoming Harley Davidson, William Harley offered a supervisor a new idea. He continued his innovative project outside of his workplace, where the iconic brand was born. Whether toxic or healthy, culture is the driver of innovation, employee satisfaction and profitability. How did Harley react?
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 26, 2017
Every business owner knows that to be successful, you must always be on the hunt for advances in technology and innovations that help you run a better business. However, an idea is no good without the resources necessary to bring that idea to fruition as a real, usable solution.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 29, 2023
Modular moon habitats, autonomous trucking technology and inside-out buildings are some of the advancements that the magazine highlighted in its annual list of innovations.
Jobsite with Procore
MARCH 21, 2022
Whether it’s value for employees, value for clients, or value for partners, any fresh idea or innovative concept is only as good as the value it delivers. Here are four business aspects with special meaning for construction companies.
Pro Builder
DECEMBER 15, 2021
Builder of the Year Ivory Homes' Innovation Agenda. He was like, ‘I can really do something because there are so many capable people who are willing to collaborate and innovate.’” The Prize of Innovation. Let’s talk about how we can spur innovation, creativity, and different things that just haven’t happened in this industry.”.
BD+C
APRIL 15, 2024
3 ways the most innovative companies work differently 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/15/2024 - 14:24 AEC Innovators Gensler’s pre-pandemic workplace research reinforced that great workplace design drives creativity and innovation. And according to HBR , history shows that recessions can create opportunities for innovators.
HardHatChat
JANUARY 30, 2019
Technology is second nature for them, and they are increasingly taking on decision-making roles in evaluating which innovations to implement. But it’s always important to stay abreast with what’s out there, particularly as new innovations become part of our industry’s best practices. Reshaping the Retail Landscape.
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 1, 2022
Training and education must be continuous, and empower participants to innovate and scale up ideas. Lasting progressive change comes from people within the organization who buy into and carry out needed reforms. Common Data Environment. Define glossary of terms and definitions. Leverage collaborative technology.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
AUGUST 2, 2022
The construction industry wouldn’t be where it is today if it weren’t for visionaries who dared to innovate. Innovators move businesses—and ultimately entire industries—forward. Their ideas and solutions enable us to work better, faster, and more efficiently. . Why Driving Innovation in the AEC Industry is Vital.
Carol Hagen
APRIL 26, 2013
Much like coffee shops that jumpstart creativity and innovation, the conference offers many of the same benefits. Yes, the CFMA conference will get you thinking differently, spark new ideas and offer an open exchange or an “alternative sphere” of financial best practices and innovation. Let’s change that now.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 5, 2018
Our customers are amazing, and they do incredibly innovative things with our construction software solutions and technologies. Every year, we give our customers the chance to showcase the new, innovative ways they have used software to transform their business through our Viewpoint Technology Awards.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
Agency's inaugural carbon neutrality innovation challenge event attracts ideas to help buildings cut emissions 40% by 2030 from 2005 levels.
Pro Builder
DECEMBER 1, 2020
A New Era of Idea Homes at IBSx. The same goes for The New American Home 2021, an innovative and luxurious detached townhouse, saving you a trip to Central Florida. . . Four Innovative Modular Homes at Show Village 2020. . Tue, 12/01/2020 - 17:34. Michele Lerner. and long after IBSx is over. and long after IBSx is over.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Innovations in construction technology are reconfigured for the COVID-19 pandemic as firms look to preserve the momentum behind digitization.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
AUGUST 31, 2023
The construction industry wouldn’t be where it is today if it weren’t for visionaries who dared to innovate. Innovators move businesses—and ultimately entire industries—forward. Their ideas and solutions enable us to work better, faster, and more efficiently. Innovation doesn’t just happen.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Construction is a vibrant industry full of innovative and talented professionals. In response to the Make It Modular scholarship award contest, student innovators applied design thinking skills and an engineering mindset in addressing issues like affordable housing, healthier learning environments, and Covid-era community spaces. .
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 13, 2023
Remember JOC is a TEAM Sport: Support a deliberate process to engage internal and external team members across the enterprise from initial ideas to delivery. 4bt.us – Innovative Job Order Contracting Solutions to support owners and design-builders. This will ensure that you maximize value creation. #6.
BD+C
DECEMBER 13, 2020
The 160,000-sf complex, which consists of two facing L-shaped towers, supports a mission to shorten the timeline between discovery, development, and deployment by bringing together engineering, applied science, business innovations, and culture. Its environment priorities revolve around wellness, human performance, and community.
Construction Marketing
JULY 22, 2013
Numerous case studies from panelists will demonstrate social media best practices and ideas for the construction industry. Carrie Halle is an accomplished and innovative senior marketing executive with broad consumer and commercial marketing experience on a global scale. Panelists include CMA member and Caterpillar Inc.
ENR Construction
MAY 1, 2022
In his 1997 book The Innovator’s Dilemma, Clayton Christensen details the notion of “disruptive innovation” as a fresh technology or idea that creates a new market and displaces an existing one.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MARCH 7, 2022
For more ideas on how to achieve better results in your business through technology, download our “How Plumbing Contractors Can Leverage Software for Better Business Outcomes” ebook now! The post Winning Innovation Strategies for Plumbing Contractors appeared first on Digital Builder. Plumbing Contracting in 2022 and Beyond.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
AUGUST 22, 2023
Instead of bringing my project management expertise, I'll bring these different ideas and challenge the team. They are open to ideas but a little reluctant to use technology. Digital twins at Massport Digital twin technology is always an exciting topic, particularly when discussing construction innovations.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 21, 2019
Buoyed by a surge of high-tech innovations and several years of robust U.S. construction markets, AEC teams are working on ideas for “smart buildings.” Since the mid-1980s, a new generation of products, technologies, and analytical tools has transformed the building landscape.
Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
17 Innovative Products That Make The New American Home 2021 Exceptional. The New American Home program relies on innovative products that enhance the exterior and interior of the house and contribute to its overall comfort and performance. Show Village 2021: 3 Idea Homes for the Way We Live Now. Tue, 02/02/2021 - 18:45.
Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Show Village 2021: 3 Idea Homes for the Way We Live Now. Not only that, these homes showcase new products and systems that demonstrate technological innovations in their performance and also in how the virtual experience is rendered. . A New Era of Idea Homes at IBSx. cbroderick. Thu, 02/04/2021 - 00:00. Michele Lerner.
Carol Hagen
OCTOBER 17, 2013
Since Powerpoint came on the scene, the innovative contracting firm has mastered storytelling and realizes than communication is a two way street. Here are a few ideas to convert your next presentation from drab to interactive: Make Your Information Visually Appealing. The static slide is being usurped by interactive presentations.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 8, 2018
Some younger professionals have also noted chilly receptions by their elder peers when presenting new ideas or concepts. Today’s leading construction firms are not just adopting new technologies, they’re embracing them and working to develop future innovations. Can Construction Technology Help?
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 11, 2020
AEM and our show committees of industry leaders are working to deliver an outstanding event focused on the latest innovations, technologies and best practices to succeed in our changing world.”. Attracting and Training Your Workforce: Operating Engineers’ Innovative Solutions. The Tech Experience Returns With Two Locations.
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 1, 2022
Adopt a robust enterprise strategy Don’t “reinvent the wheel”, take advantage of current available LEAN integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery tools for all repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build requirements (examples: Integrated project delivery and LEAN job order contracting) Continuously build and retain (..)
Lets Build
JULY 22, 2022
Target value delivery is a design and delivery process, allowing teams to: Collaboratively explore ideas to find the best overall solution. The result is a team with cost certainty that understands the cost status and has ideas to meet or beat the target. This brings us to target value delivery.
BD+C
AUGUST 17, 2020
The design industry has long been pervaded by the idea that sustainable materials are “not enough”—not flexible or durable enough, not creative enough, not inexpensive enough to justify their use. These outdated notions have prevented industry professionals from taking advantage of new advances and products.
CivilJungle
DECEMBER 30, 2023
The United States has always been known for its creativity and innovation, and this holds true in the realm of architecture and home design. From charming colonial homes to sleek modern residences, American style houses are there to inspire and […]
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