The Smartest Office Space – Interview with Janne Orava of Smartblock

A few weeks ago, I was a speaker at a seminar on the future of office work. At the venue, I noted a cube-like object with two gentlemen sitting inside. I stepped in, and I was immediately sold on the concept. It was a Smartblock, an idea and product that I’m sure will stick. The […]

A New Perspective on Mapping Construction Sites with the Crane Camera System

In this interview, Julian Norton, Business Development Manager of Pix4D, talks about the company’s innovative mapping system for construction sites. Pix4D has just launched an early adopter program and is looking for test users. Can you say a few words about your company’s background and mission?Pix4D was founded in 2011 as a spinoff of EPFL, a leading […]

McKinsey Finds Rising Infrastructure Appeal Among Private Investors

The growth of populations, data centers, AI, electrification, energy transition and urbanization is shaping an estimated $106-trillion infrastructure investment opportunity through 2040 that will increasingly involve private investors, according to researchers at McKinsey and Co.   They emphasize the convergence and intersection of various infrastructure sectors such as water, digital, energy and transportation, and sparking […]