by Kendall Jones | May 26, 2016 | BEST of Construction, Construction Professional
Since the recession in 2008 we’ve seen a steady increase in the total construction activity as the years have passed. Now in 2016 it’s estimated that it will grow another 13% by the years end! From contracting to laying down the cement, this is good news for everyone...
by Kendall Jones | May 24, 2016 | BEST of Construction, Most popular
How is it made? The technique used by architect Nicolo Bini is an elementary school tradition. The technique he uses is something similar to that of covering a balloon with papier-mache and popping it after it’s hardened, making stable domes. Binishell works...
by Kendall Jones | May 23, 2016 | BEST of Construction, Most popular
It’s been something out of a dream of science-fiction for more than half a century now but self-driving cars are no longer just a fantasy. Imagine communicating with your car like you would communicate with Siri on your iPhone. Tell it “take me to work,” and it does...
by Kendall Jones | May 18, 2016 | Construction Estimating and Takeoff, Construction Software, How to articles, What is PlanSwift?
Instantly count items! The Auto Count tool was first added into PlanSwift 9.1 back in 2011. Autocount revolutionized the accuracy of takeoff and estimations by enabling you to do bulk counts using preset symbols in your takeoff. This takes saving time to a...
by Kendall Jones | May 17, 2016 | BEST of Construction, Construction Estimating and Takeoff Software, What is PlanSwift?
Heber Allred, the original developer and founder of PlanSwift, was working for a large lumber roof truss company in Nevada when he had the idea for PlanSwift. The genesis of PlanSwift was a 2004-2006 series of consulting agreements with contractors. The initial goal...
by Kendall Jones | May 17, 2016 | BEST of Construction, Most popular
Graphene What is it? Made of pure carbon, graphene is both extremely thin and extremely strong. It’s been called a “miracle material” because it’s flexible, conducts electricity, and is nearly transparent. Think about it this way, graphite is the black...
by Kendall Jones | May 13, 2016 | BEST of Construction, Construction Projects to Watch, Most popular, Uncategorized
1.Technology to revamp the building process! Reconfigure a room in just minutes with the new robotics startup from Asmbld. Co-founder, Petr Novikov called this invention “like 3-D printing upside down.” The “Project Dom Indoors” works with tiny robots that are...
by Kendall Jones | May 12, 2016 | BEST of Construction, What is PlanSwift?
What is the IBS Trade Show? IBS or International Builders’ Show, is the biggest annual construction show in the world. Each year they attract 50,000 people from more than 100 countries around the world. IBS brings together the construction industry’s most...
by Kendall Jones | May 10, 2016 | BEST of Construction, Construction Projects to Watch
Concept: Lowline, the company responsible for the Underground Park plans to use solar technology to illuminate a historic trolley terminal. The park will be located on the Lower East Side of New York City, providing a beautiful cultural attraction for one of...
by Kendall Jones | May 6, 2016 | BEST of Construction, Most popular, What is PlanSwift?
PlanSwift is the number one takeoff and estimating software on the market. With more than 40,000 users in over 60 countries PlanSwift is easily the fastest growing developer and distributor of digital estimating and takeoff software for the construction industry....
