Reality Capture Solutions vs. Construction Rework Costs
Rework is an unavoidable—and increasingly expensive—part of construction. In recent years, these costs have surged to consume as much as 20% of total project budgets. Fortunately, visual reality capture solutions offer a way forward. By providing detailed, time-stamped imagery and 3D data of every phase of a build, these tools reduce discovery costs, support dispute resolution, and help teams avoid destructive investigations. This blog explores how reality capture is reshaping rework—from costly liability to manageable line item—and shares real-world savings from projects that leveraged this technology to its fullest.
Building Smarter: How AI Is Shaping the Future of Construction Monitoring, Fabrication, and VDC
AI is revolutionizing how buildings are designed, built, and managed. Today’s construction environments are becoming increasingly data-rich, allowing artificial intelligence to transform the way we track progress, ensure quality, and manage virtual models. From intelligent monitoring systems that identify deviations in real time, to AI-integrated workflows that streamline digital fabrication and enable predictive decision-making in […]
Building a Greener Future: Sustainability and ESG in AECO
Sustainability in the AECO (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations) industry has evolved from a buzzword to a core business imperative. Organizations are prioritizing ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) criteria not just as a moral duty but as a driver of financial and operational performance. In an era defined by climate change, resource scarcity, and societal expectations […]
Pioneering the Next Era of Construction with Automation and Robotics
The construction industry is undergoing a profound transformation fueled by automation and robotics. From robotic bricklayers to drone-based inspections, these technologies are redefining workflows, mitigating labor shortages, and enhancing safety on the job site. In a sector long associated with manual labor and high-risk environments, advanced construction automation offers a glimpse into a future where […]
Reimagining Creativity and Efficiency with Parametric & Generative Design
Parametric design and generative design have reinvented how AECO professionals approach form-finding, optimization, and problem-solving. With a data-centric methodology, architects and engineers set up relationships between parameters—such as geometry, materials, loads, and constraints—allowing software algorithms to rapidly explore design variations. As design teams iterate more intelligently, they can achieve results that blend architectural innovation with […]
Elevating Asset Management with Digital Twins and Operational Intelligence
As the AECO industry continues its digital transformation, digital twins have emerged as a new frontier in integrated asset management and operational excellence. A digital twin is a dynamic, real-time replica of a physical asset, system, or process, enhanced by data from sensors and IoT devices. This powerful model provides stakeholders with detailed insights into […]
Capturing the Real World for Better AECO Outcomes
Reality capture and 3D scanning have become indispensable tools in the architecture, engineering, construction, and operations (AECO) field. By providing a highly accurate digital representation of physical spaces—be it through laser scanning, LiDAR, drone-based photogrammetry, or mobile mapping—reality capture technologies equip teams with reliable data that guides better decisions and reduces uncertainty. Integrating these rich […]
Driving the Future of AECO with BIM Evolution and Interoperability
BIM, or Building Information Modeling, has been a catalyst for progress in the architecture, engineering, construction, and operations (AECO) industry. As new technologies and processes reshape project lifecycles, the question is no longer whether to adopt BIM, but how to make it fully interoperable. When BIM models can flow seamlessly from architects to fabricators, from […]
Sustainable Practices in the AECO Industry: Building a Greener Future
The Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations (AECO) industry stands at a pivotal juncture, with sustainability emerging as a central tenet in shaping the built environment. As global challenges such as climate change and resource depletion intensify, the AECO sector is increasingly adopting sustainable practices to minimize environmental impact, enhance energy efficiency, and promote social responsibility. […]
15 New Tendencies in the AECO Industry for 2025
The Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations (AECO) industry is poised for transformative growth in 2025. Driven by advancements in technology, heightened sustainability demands, and new global challenges, AECO professionals must stay ahead of the curve to thrive. In this article, we dissect the 15 most significant tendencies shaping the AECO landscape for the upcoming year. […]
