Making Construction Safer with AI

In this episode of the AEC Business Podcast had the pleasure of interviewing Gary Ng, CEO of viAct. We discuss the use of AI in making construction sites safer. viAct is a ConTech startup from Hong Kong backed by Alibaba Hong Kong Entrepreneurs Fund, Artesian Ventures, and ParticleX. viAct provides “Scenario-based Vision Intelligence” solutions exclusively […]

AI-Powered Construction Estimating Produces Dramatic Results

On the AEC Business podcast, I interview Melvin Newman, the CTO of PataBid. The company is launching an AI-powered estimation platform called PataBid Quantify for mechanical and electrical sub-contractors. It’s going to speed up the estimation process dramatically. We discuss How disruptive a technology Artificial Intelligence is for the construction industry The origin story of Quantify How Quantify […]

‘Cracks’ on flyovers raise alarm, officials say no threat | Ranchi News

Ranchi: ‘Cracks’ on the Kantatoli and Siramtoli flyovers have raised safety concerns among commuters, prompting quick inspection and intervention by the road construction department (RCD). These ‘cracks’, seen as lines along the walls with soft material protruding in some places, led to speculation about structural flaws. However, officials clarified that these are expansion joints, a […]