Browsing: Innovation
Following a 20-week pilot program with Structure Tone, Otto Tech Systems will release their SmartLadder system to combat a leading cause of workplace accidents: falls from ladders.
“The topping off of the Hardt Foundation Tower is not just about reaching new heights in the construction of our new patient tower project, but elevating care for our growing community. Every beam is a promise and a commitment to the future of medical services in Bakersfield.”
In our dynamic industry, where project scopes and budgets frequently evolve, the early stages of a project are crucial to its success. Progressive design-build (PDB) has emerged as a promising method
to manage the uncertainties and complexities of construction projects. Ajax Building Company, a leading player in this space, has leveraged this method to enhance project efficiency and innovation.
In 2020, a group of some of the brightest minds in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry came together to answer the question, “How do we find technology platforms that are made especially for our industry by those who know it best?” The answer: AEC Angels.
“Why are we here? It’s because we’re all instigators,” asserted Rob Leon, chief innovation officer at STO Building Group, speaking at BuiltWorlds’ recent Construction Tech Conference in Chicago.
As Chief Innovation Officer of STO Building Group, Rob Leon’s vision and mission is far-reaching, and can take many forms—from building cross-functional teams to fostering internal entrepreneurship to leading industry partnerships—but ultimately it’s a philosophy.
In case you missed it, last month’s Buildings Conference Venture Forum session featured a panel discussion with principals from AEC Angels, an early-stage “investing club,” as Managing Director Grant McCullagh likes to put it.
Whether it is maintaining effective communication with key project stakeholders or complying with complex regulatory standards, there are several universal challenges that architects, engineers, contractors, developers, and building operators all need to overcome.
With a robust network of over 4,700 construction professionals, the STO Building Group is rich with experts spanning all facets of the construction industry. That means local project teams can readily access that companywide expertise and experience for the benefit of their clients and projects. Here, we highlight just a few of these experts and their areas of specialization.