Expert Voice

The AI revolution in real estate: Transforming estate agents’ business practices 

In the dynamic world of real estate, where time is money and information is key, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the landscape of how estate agents conduct business, said Antonie Goosen, Principal and Founder of Meridian Realty....

How can Digital Twins improve real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance in construction? 

Kevin Soohoo, Senior Director of the AEC Practice at Egnyte  Digital Twins enable construction companies to model and analyse physical properties in perpetuity. The benefits of a Digital Twin are quickly transitioning from a nice to have to a necessity...

Get To Know: Federico Larsen, CIO, Copado 

On the lighter side of things, we ask Federico Larsen, CIO, Copado, what makes him tick.  What would you describe as your most memorable achievement?  Even though the company is evolving at a rapid pace, when I consider how we started Copado...

Casting a critical eye over cloud adoption   

Chris Jackson, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Six Degrees, offers his thoughts on cloud strategies and the pressing nature of aligning them with Digital Transformation goals.   The rush to the cloud continues at an unrelenting pace. The...

Tactics to slash embodied carbon in MEP equipment for greener buildings 

Join us as we delve into the world of sustainable building practices with Dr Anastasia Mylona, Technical Director, CIBSE. In this exclusive interview, she sheds light on the critical issue of embodied carbon in MEP equipment and shares insights into...

Getting to grips with the Biodiversity Net Gain DEFRA metric and the spatial risk multiplier 

With Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) recently coming into law, it’s important that developers and associated parties get to grips with some of the technical elements of the legislation to successfully work through planning. In this article, Ian Hambleton,...

How can advancements in technology improve urban planning to create more inclusive communities for people with disabilities? 

I ask two experts how technology can support urban areas in enhancing their inclusivity and accessibility during the planning and design stage, beyond ticking legal boxes.   Accessible transportation  We have seen a slow adoption of...

Nick Earle, CEO of Eseye 

We ask Nick Earle, CEO of Eseye, a world leader in IoT connectivity solutions, what makes him tick.  I was fortunate to be asked by two of Silicon Valley’s top CEOs, HP’s Carly Fiorina, and Cisco’s John Chambers, to build and...

Martin Huber, CEO of Amrax 

Join us for an exclusive interview with Martin Huber, CEO of Amrax, a Salzburg-based 3D modelling company and discover how Amrax’s Metaroom app revolutionises spatial design in the business landscape.  Could you share the origin story of Amrax,...

How a virtual view of design could help build a sustainable future 

Martin Huber, CEO and Co-founder of 3D modelling and spatial data company, Amrax, discusses how 3D visualisation can lead to more innovative and efficient building layouts.  November marked the first anniversary of the release of ChatGPT, an event...

What construction businesses can do to prepare their call networks

Simon Hochhauser, Founder and CEO at PiPcall, explores how construction businesses can improve working processes and boost productivity rates in 2024 with advanced mobile calling.  2024 is set to be a challenging year for the construction sector. But...

Procore: The future of the construction industry in 2024 and beyond 

BIM and GIS integration have significantly influenced the face of the construction industry. From being quick to embrace technology, adapting to changing times and investing in digitalisation, supply chain control and safety technology, tasks need to be...