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Here are our picks from construction technology newsfeeds from the last 7 days.<\/p>\n

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21 European companies have formed a consortium to \u201ctake multi-story timber mainstream\u201d.<\/strong> The group has secured \u20ac10m in EU funding<\/a> and plans to spend the next four years developing standards, documenting social and environmental benefits, and addressing the estimated need for 1.6m new build apartment units throughout Europe.<\/p>\n

The Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) recently launched their \u2018Future of Consultancy Campaign\u2019<\/strong>. This plans to deliver \u2018transformational impact\u2019 across 30% of the UKs GVA<\/a> and highlights a requirement for new business models, innovation, and need to address the current skills shortage throughout the industry.<\/p>\n

Abu-Dhabi based Bloom Holdings have deployed a groundbreaking IoT smart platform that can remotely control the property<\/strong>. Phase 1 of the plan allows owners and residents to access maintenance and personalization services, paving the way for future connectivity options with the rollout of 5G technology throughout 2019<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Triax Technologies, Inc. and EarthCam announced a partnership to integrate their solutions to increase visibility into jobsite perimeters, enhancing safety and security. <\/strong>Using Triax\u2019s Spot-r network, the two companies are offering a first-of-its-kind solution<\/a>, enabling EarthCam\u2019s high-resolution video cameras to provide real-time, independent visual verification of data identified through a worker\u2019s wearable Spot-r Clip as it is swiped by each person entering and exiting the jobsite.<\/p>\n

Modular and volumetric experts are set to share their knowledge at Modular Matters 2019. <\/strong>Held in the National Conference Centre, Birmingham, industry professionals will cover a range of innovative solutions<\/a> for leisure, affordable housing, offsite construction, and more.<\/p>\n

Prefabricated technologies have been deployed to build a communal pool in a remote location in Australia.<\/strong> Designed for the Kalumburu community in Perth<\/a>, the pool was manufactured in Indianapolis, Indiana and was sent via three shipping containers to Perth via Melbourne.<\/p>\n

Recent trends show a growing demand for corporate environmental advocacy, from shareholders to employees to executives.<\/strong> Writing for GreenBiz, Jon Guerster highlights a pressing need for change<\/a> and the potential benefits of taking a renewed approach to sustainable practice.<\/p>\n

Varjo have added two \u2018industrial-grade\u2019 human eye-resolution VR headsets to their product range<\/strong>. These deploy novel technologies<\/a> that include advanced eye tracking, OpenVr compatibility, and market-leading peripheral vision and color consistency \u2013 increasing legibility and ease of use throughout the sector.<\/p>\n

The Third Munich Technology Conference sparked new conversations around the barriers disrupting additive manufacturing in the 3D printing industry.<\/strong> Talking to Dr. Christian Haecker of the Oerlikon group<\/a>, Tia Vialva addressed the technical, political, and environmental issues facing the sector.<\/p>\n

Studies have shown that adding sodium acetate to concrete can increase compressive strength and aid water absorption<\/strong>. The research carried out by Brunel University in London and Mutah University in Jordan<\/a> found that the need for maintenance was reduced, making the material highly suitable for deployment in extreme conditions. The full study can be accessed from here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Centrepoint is set to deliver 300 new modular homes to the London and Greater Manchester areas <\/strong>in an attempt to combat youth homelessness. Delivered at a price of \u00a350,000 per unit<\/a>, the builds are easily transportable and will house citizens for a five-year tenancy.<\/p>\n

New Zealand\u2019s Fletcher Building has opened a \u2018clever core\u2019 prefabricated build factory in South Auckland. <\/strong>The site employs 20 staff <\/a>and is designed to minimize heavy lifting, reduce waste, and can produce 500 new homes a year at an average of two units per day.<\/p>\n

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