Author: Peggy Smedley
Buildings represent almost 40% of all global greenhouse gas emissions, and if you add in other activities that can be associated with buildings, such as transportation, that number rises even further. This is bad news for the climate. Digging in a bit deeper, the Global Alliance of Buildings and Construction released the 2021 Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction near the end of last year and found that while emissions from building operations fell in 2020, due primarily due the COVID-19 shutdowns, if we want to achieve the Paris Agreement, the global buildings and construction sector must almost completely…
To kick off the beginning of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Peggy talks all about how to secure data in a business. She shares the history of the month and how we can raise awareness about digital security. She also discusses: The importance of empowering everyone to protect their personal data from cybercrime. A research report of historic security control failures and how to improve security program performance. The importance of focusing on the people part of cybersecurity. peggysmedleyshow.com (10/4/22 – 791) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future…
Peggy and Denis Cormier, Earl W. Brinkman professor of industrial and systems engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology, discuss 3D printing, what it is, how it works, how it is used, and how it should be used. He says everyone is familiar with printing—3D printing builds up thickness, which is the third dimension. They also discuss: How 3D printing is used to make prototypes and the different types of 3D printers. Educating workers and consumer on 3D printing. Fun applications that are made possible with 3D printing. rit.edu (10/4/22 – 791) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning,…
Peggy and Rich Humphrey, vice president of construction product management, Bentley Systems, talk about some of the biggest project challenges in the infrastructure space today, including increased demand, complexity of projects, safety, supply chain problems, and resource scarcity, among others. They also discuss: How technology can help manage all the data and keep project costs in control. Examples of contractors that use model-based preconstruction planning. Advice for contractors working on infrastructure projects today. go.virtuosity.com/synchro-cost-enr (10/4/22 – 791) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast,…
Think global and act local. That’s a motto you have heard me say on my radio show and have read in my column many times before. But what you may not know, it originated with Patrick Geddes, a Scottish urban planner in the early 20th century. Thinking globally means to take the more than 7 billion people who live on the planet Earth into consideration. And, thus, acting locally means we all need to become more active participants in what is being done. Simply, we need global action to be guided by local demands. Too often, businesses and individuals focus…
Here at Constructech, we have long talked about how market trends sometimes dictate technology trends. Construction is cyclical in nature—and I have covered many ups and downs. When the economy tightens, it is a good opportunity for construction professionals to either implement new technology or to leverage old technology in new ways to create greater efficiencies to better prepare for the downturn. It seems this is exactly where we are once again in the residential construction industry today. I wrote about this a few weeks back when new data came out about the heavy civil construction market. The big takeaway…
The metaverse is coming for many verticals—and in some cases it is already here. Today in this column I want to look specifically at one example: mobility, which is projected to grow from $1.9 billion in 2022 to $16.5 billion by 2030, representing a growth rate of 31.4%. This is according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets, which suggests there is a growing inclination of automotive OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) to leverage technologies like digital twin factories and virtual showrooms in the metaverse space. The tech companies are delivering too. I recently had an opportunity to discuss this very topic…
Peggy discusses some big trends to consider with digital transformation in the transportation sector. She says technology can make a job easier, improve a worker’s quality of life, and make a job safer. She also discusses: Two big ways technology can help in transportation. How technology can help entice workers to jobs. Why it is important to keep the worker top of mind. peggysmedleyshow.com (9/27/22 – 790) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If…
Peggy and Evangeline Marzec, sustainability CTO, Microsoft, and Katie McGinty, vice president and chief sustainability and external relations officer, Johnson Controls, discuss the reasons they are working on smart campuses. They explain how data can help create a revolution for both buildings and the climate. They also discuss: A Beijing campus retrofit and how much savings was achieved. What happens when you merge different data sets. How to manage risk in specific buildings such as hospitals. microsoft.com/sustainability Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability | Microsoft johnsoncontrols.com (9/27/22 – 790) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital…
Peggy and Loren McDonald, CEO, EVAdoption, discuss the future of EVs (electric vehicles) and if we are going to reach some pretty lofty goals. He says we might achieve 50% of new vehicle sales being electric and plug-in hybrids by 2030. They also discuss: The driving factors behind EV sales today. How to educate the average consumer on electric vehicles and the refueling process. The billions of dollars being infused into the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program—and what is to come in the next few years. evadoption.com (9/27/22 – 790) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning,…