Aiforsite’s Mission to Improve Construction Productivity Globally Attracts Investors

The construction industry suffers from high wastage compared to other industries. Up to 60% of the hours worked at construction sites is wasted time. The inefficiency leads to quality problems, delayed completions, and economic losses. Aiforsite aims to resolve the construction productivity problem. Aiforsite’s smart technology solution Artificial Intelligence for Construction (AIC) facilitates business intelligence […]

AI for Construction – An Interview With Daniel Faggella of Emerj

What can construction companies learn from other industries regarding artificial intelligence? This is the topic of my interview with Daniel Faggella in episode 104 of the AEC Business podcast. Here are our main topics: What are the common misconceptions regarding the use of AI Why AI implementation is an R&D project, not a purchase of […]

Construction AR Start-Up XYZ Reality Secures £20M Series A Funding

XYZ Reality today announced a £20m investment round led by Octopus Ventures. Founded in 2017, XYZ Reality develops HoloSite, an Augmented Reality (AR) solution for construction sites. The company is on a mission to eliminate 2D in its entirety. I’ve seen a live demo of HoloSite. Using its safety certified AR hardhat, it places accurately a real-time, […]