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Kyle Parry is the founder of Essential Construction. He has worked in construction for more than 20 years, leading projects across Canada for the country's largest contractors and developers.

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We’ve reviewed the best safety glasses for construction so that you don’t have to.

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Gardeners in the City of the Future: An Interview with Eric Baczuk

June 23, 2024 by Kyle Parry

[ad_1] I had the pleasure of interviewing Eric Baczuk, Designer at Google. We discuss his views on the future urban … Read more

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Constructech Announces 2019 Vision Awards Winners

June 1, 2024 by Kyle Parry

[ad_1] Recognizing tech-savvy construction companies, Constructech magazine has announced the winners of the 2019 Constructech Vision Awards. Constructech has also … Read more

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10 Tech Startups Powering the Construction Site with AI

May 31, 2024 by Kyle Parry

[ad_1] In the coming years, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning will automate many construction tasks in unprecedented ways. These 10 … Read more

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Handiss Helps You Hire Top Freelance Architects and Engineers

May 28, 2024 by Kyle Parry

[ad_1] Handiss is a freelancing platform made specifically for architecture and engineering. It helps companies find global talent for freelance … Read more

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Kitconnect, a Web App for Industrialized Construction

May 25, 2024 by Kyle Parry

[ad_1] Project Frog unveils Kitconnect, an integrated web application for Industrialized Construction. Built on Autodesk’s® Forge™, the solution enables end-to-end … Read more

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AI for Construction – An Interview with René Morkos of ALICE

May 22, 2024 by Kyle Parry

[ad_1] Artificial Intelligence is finding its way into construction planning and simulation. I interviewed René Morkos, the founder and CEO … Read more

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An Interview with Fred Mills of The B1M

May 1, 2024 by Kyle Parry

[ad_1] Fred Mills, the Co-Founder of The B1M, gave a keynote presentation at InfraBIM Open 2020 in Tampere. I had … Read more

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Open Source Wood Gathers Structural Calculation Tools in One Place

March 18, 2024 by Kyle Parry

[ad_1] Open Source Wood is a collaboration platform for architects, engineers, students, and professionals in wood construction to share their innovations … Read more

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