Factors that Influence Inventory Costs in a Construction Business
Inventory can be viewed as a current asset account found on a business’s balance sheet, consisting of all raw materials, work in progress, and finished goods that a company has accumulated. It refers to raw materials used in the production process as well as the…
4 Main Tracking Technologies and Their Use in Construction Logistics
Construction businesses use simple and advanced technologies to track the movement of raw materials, finished goods, plant and equipment, or labour gangs from one location to another. They are instrumental in construction logistics. These tracking technologies are also useful in recording and reporting the progress…
Autodesk Bernini AI Turns Text, Images, Voxels and Point Clouds into 3D
Bernini AI is an experimental generative AI for quickly generating 3D shapes from 2D images, text, voxels, and point clouds. It is focused on unlocking professional workflows for generating multiple geometrically realistic 3D objects to accelerate every stage of the design process. This AI was…
10 Barriers to the Adoption of Green Building Technologies
Green building technologies have been embraced more in developed countries compared to developing countries. Policymakers and construction industry participants are gradually embracing the adoption of green building technologies. However, despite the benefits of these technologies to the environment, improved indoor air quality, and reduced energy…
Benefits of Green Buildings
A green building includes environmental considerations in every stage of design with the goals of preserving occupant health, enhancing workforce productivity, and making good use of natural resources while minimizing the negative effects on the environment. Green homes increase indoor air quality while reducing the…
Impact of Variation Orders on Project Performance
A variation order is a step in the change management process that enables the implementation of changes to the construction project brief or scope of work. The variation orders have to be approved by the client, the contractor, and the architect. After the first scope…