by Sahel Majali | Mar 3, 2020 | Technology
Early man constructed homes from little more than sun-baked mud-and-straw bricks. Then came the Romans, mixing volcanic rock with lime to make concrete, from which they constructed majestic, complex buildings, like the Pantheon in Rome. Over the centuries, architects...
by Sahel Majali | Feb 17, 2020 | Technology
Over the past decade, blockchain technology has revolutionised several industrial sectors. This article explores the vast impact and potential of blockchain technology in the construction industry. Construction projects produce vast amounts of data. In the past, a...
by Sahel Majali | Jan 8, 2020 | Construction, Technology
GXN – a research-focused spinoff of 3XN, the Danish architecture firm – is looking at new ways of using high-tech robotics within the construction industry. This article explores the potential of these new innovations in terms of creating and maintaining...
by Sahel Majali | Dec 4, 2019 | Technology
Social media — the crowned jewel at the intersection of globalisation, information and connectivity. The miracle of the internet reduced to TikTok, memes and character limits. Amidst the ebb and flow of the popularity of its differing formats, what has become...
by Sahel Majali | Dec 3, 2019 | Construction, Technology
Drone technology has huge potential in the construction industry, aiding communication, facilitating optimised marketing strategies, and making building sites safer. This article explores current applications of drone technology in construction today. The First...