6 Trends That Will Shape the Future of Construction Industry in 2022
The construction industry has changed in quite a lot of ways since the beginning of this decade. We have seen an influx of AEC and BIM (Building Information Modeling) resources, the implementation of new technologies, and the movement towards SaaS solutions. But are these the only industry trends that will shape the construction field over the next decade?
Why the Ongoing Russian-Ukrainian War Can Be the Wrecking Ball To The World
The Russian-Ukrainian conflict has undoubtedly cast a shadow over the world's economies in their various sectors, increasing inflation rates, rattling markets, and portending trouble for everyone from European consumers to indebted Chinese developers and African families facing soaring food prices. Since the conflict began in early 2014, it has sparked tensions with the West, prompted fears of a new Cold War arms race, and raised questions about whether Russia is truly committed to keeping the world economy on an even keel.
What are Fire Resistance Ratings and How to Measure Them
What is the Fire Resistance Rating? The Fire Resistance Rating (FRR) is the standardized time, in minutes, it takes to burn a material or product. It’s a classification system used to rate how long an element can withstand flames, heat, and extreme temperatures.
23 Business Ideas in Construction Industry to Help You Get Inspired
If you are in the construction industry, you know that it is lucrative and rewarding. Plus, construction is one of the few industries with a never-ending demand for their services. Construction business ideas that often come to mind tend to lean towards building houses, but this isn't your only option. Let's explore some niche construction businesses that aren't so commonly talked about.
More humanly house environments after pandemic cities
"The house is the shelter, the body that holds us on every side and protects us." Psychologist Jean Louis Laurent Covid-19 has revealed the fragility of the houses we produce, rather, the places to shelter people. Millions around the world have to respond to the strict calls to stay at home to protect themselves against infection with a virus for which a cure has not yet been discovered. Even after the drug was discovered and vaccination campaigns began all over the world, calls for social distancing and longer stays at home are still effective.
Teaching the BIM in universities (Part I)
In order to decide how to integrate the Building Information Modeling with the current building high education, this study provides a recommendation to integrate the Building Information Modeling within the current building engineering curriculum. The method used is finding the knowledge type that is to be provided, and how must the training course framework be set. Despite that the recommended is still need full assessment with more practice and teaching as well as modifying it according to the feedback obtained from applying the proposals It has found that a curriculum can be fully used and applying the BIM tools, as that this study can shed light on the topic and raise more discussions about teaching similar contents in other building engineering programs.
Human cities: Contemporary cities development challenges
Interesting in environment and addressing damages resulted from environmental deterioration is no longer a luxury, but it become a fact and essential challenge in making the future of humanity and local, regional and international development.
Sustainability
Sustainability is an environmental term describes how the bio systems stay diverse and productive over time. For human been, sustainability is the ability to preserve our life on the long run, this depends on preserve the natural world and the responsible use of the natural resources.
A glance at the most important British BIM codes
Although many conferences and symposia have addressed the importance of the Building Information Modeling (BIM) system and its tools, such as Revit, there are still common questions, such as what is the difference between a software user, like Revit or ArchiCAD and a BIM specialist? And what led to failure of the BIM in some companies?
Building Information Modeling and Construction Process
With the technology development, and using it in several areas, it was necessary that this development to be reflected in architecture and construction, especially with the increase of projects complexity in general. Therefore, most offices began moving to the Building Information Modeling (BIM) system, which represents a digital simulation of building's physical and functional features, as well as integrating different information about all projects components and elements, which provide more control of construction cost and efficiency. It is also possible to simulate the building, understand its behavior before construction and support the project during its phases, including the post-construction maintenance or dismantling and demolition. This article addresses the BIM role in the construction process, starting with design and estimation, through scheduling, and finally project management.
Green Architecture, Sustainable Development and Renewable Energy
The green architecture started in the past era, by human attempt to coexist with their environment, using the available materials around them, the methods of using it, and the techniques used to address the environment elements and limitations.
The Arabian Codes for Sustainability "Abu Dhabi"
It is undeniable to admit that sustainability has become a paradigm and an important issue that all countries and societies should address seriously, amid the lack of resources in the world, especially energy which reflects the main weakness of human beings since decades ago.
Building Information Modeling and Projects Management
With the technology development and using it in many areas, it was necessary that this development to be reflected on architecture and construction, especially with the increase of projects complexity in general, which created a persistent need for more clarification using sections and 3D models, which helped in creation of practical environmental for "Building Information Modeling", that contains a full presentation of building.