Author: Constructech Editors
Passive House is an international building standard and methodology, applicable to buildings of all kinds from office buildings to hospitals, new-build and renovations, that results in a dramatic drop in operational energy use, and more comfortable and healthy occupants, and meant to aggressively mitigate our climate crisis while providing resilient adaptation. The Passive House Standard was developed by the PHI (Passive House Institute), an independent scientific research organization, located in Darmstadt, Germany, and includes specific requirements for energy use and comfort of occupants. The Passive House Standard is being successfully applied to thousands of buildings and millions of square feet around the…
Creating new words for new technology is a familiar way companies differentiate themselves in a tough market. Sometimes, those words are made up whole, like Xerox, while others are drawn from classic Greek, Latin, or other language formats. In 2021, a former classics student devised a new name for a company he started in 2004, Facebook, and one of the most world’s successful companies became Meta and the future of that company the Metaverse. “The metaverse will not be created by one company. It will be built by creators and developers making new experiences and digital items that are interoperable…
Tensar Intl.2500 Northwinds Pkwy Ste 500Alpharetta, GA 30009www.tensarcorp.com Tensar+ Software Commercial, ResidentialNew Compare and Calculate A free, cloud-based software that allows engineers, contractors, and owners to design with geogrid in a variety of applications, Tensar+ calculates the total value of the Tensar solution compared to conventional construction alternatives. What is truly beneficial is the value is based not only on performance vs. initial cost, but also lifecycle cost, time savings, and sustainability. Tensar+ also incorporates the benefits of Tensar geogrids into industry-accepted design methodologies, based on rigorous full-scale testing, while also providing specification generation, along with educational resources to help…
Systemates2435 N Central Expy, Ste 640Richardson, TX 75080-2857www.projectmates.com Projectmates Construction Project Management Software CommercialTrusted Own the Project, from Concept to Closeout With cloud-based construction project management software, project owners can manage the entire project lifecycle—from concept to closeout—with one platform. Projectmates Construction Project Management Software provides real-time access to information, so owners can make data-driven decisions to control costs, schedules, and project risks. For example, within Projectmates’ budgeting tools, everything tracks back to the budget in realtime, which allows owners to immediately see anticipated costs and how they impact that project’s budget—or how it affects their entire construction program’s budget.…
Schneider Electric800 Federal St.Andover, MA 01810www.se.com/ww/en/ FlexSeT Commercial, ResidentialConcept Modern, Modular Switchboard Gear up for a new service model for switchboard sourcing, installation, and maintenance that reduces project risk, increases construction efficiencies, and shortens lead times. Schneider Electric has launched FlexSeT, which offers a simplified, modular service model. The company says the product improves construction and maintenance operations with a range of features including digital integration, full traceability, customized configuration, and faster deployments. Lead times can be in as little as 72 hours with simplified installation, requiring just two hours for a team of two. All steps through the assembly,…
McNeilus524 E Highway St.Rochester, MN 55901www.mcneiluscompanies.com/concrete-mixers/ McNeilus FLEX Controls Commercial, ResidentialTrusted All about Control Perhaps one of the greatest challenges in the construction industry today is to keep up with the pace of work and projects available. Technology can help. McNeilus FLEX Controls is a factory-direct software system designed for concrete mixers and offers complete mixer monitoring on one screen. The company says FLEX Controls and the FLEX Controls – Enabled Packages can help companies reduce their total cost of ownership with expected savings of up to 5% annual operating costs depending on conditions. The android-based software systems provide improvements,…
We are on the cusp of a new era of technology innovation and adoption as we unveil the 2022 Constructech Top Products. Think digital twins, AI (artificial intelligence), the IoT (Internet of Things), and data, data, data—all to enable better designs, scheduling, project management, building, and project forecasting. Amid a worker shortage and what seems to be constant disruption, construction companies are more prone than ever before to turn to technology to fill in the gaps left from an ever-retiring workforce and the upheaval caused by the lingering COVID-19 pandemic. This New Year brings with it a confluence of new…
Genda3710 RawlinsDallas, Texas 75219www.gendatech.com Genda Commercial, ResidentialNew Safety: Work Smarter Today’s construction professional needs data visible to trade partners and laborers, with actual schedule performance. Enter Genda, which enables supervisors to proactively manage projects to minimize delays, optimize workflows, and act quickly in case of incidents. With safety top of mind these days, here’s a closer look at how the technology works: it monitors resources’ actual location using sensors and a mobile app; automatically identifies site activities and production rates in realtime; streamlines activity coordination using actionable insights to field managers; compares millions of activities to optimize the production and…
Explorer Software220 – 145 Chadwick CourtNorth Vancouver, BC V7M 3K1www.explorer-software.com Explorer Eclipse CommercialTrusted Beyond ERP An integrated job cost, accounting, equipment control, and project-management solution, Explorer Eclipse provides realtime data to users throughout an organization. Here’s what shines: Explorer Software’s Eclipse goes beyond managing debits and credits and instead delivers tangible results by combining advanced accounting with intuitive analytical tools that are designed to help run a business more smoothly. With more than 30 modules, Eclipse enables users to monitor jobs, maintain equipment, manage documents, and track the workforce all in one place. In the past year, the company has…
Cupix3003 N. 1st St. #204San Jose, CA 95134www.cupix.com CupixWorks 2.0 CommercialNew 3D Digital Twin Technology: A New Tool for Construction An advanced 3D digital twin platform, CupixWorks enables building owners, general contractors, and project managers to build smarter by leveraging a unified platform that can take in data from a diverse range of sources. Requiring only a consumer-grade 360-degree camera, CupixWorks 2.0 is a fast, easy way to create and share a 3D digital twin. Recent product enhancements to CupixWorks 2.0 platform enable 3D spatial intelligence extraction, providing actionable data for users, comprehensive BIM data support, and secure collaboration with…