Major construction projects require a high level of diligence when it comes to planning and estimating. Errors of judgement or a failure to consider all outcomes early in the process can have a significant impact as that build progresses. The big players in construction are increasingly turning to data analysis […]
Exactal is pleased to announce a long-term deal with JJ Rhatigan & Company, who have begun using CostX® as part of their building operations throughout Ireland & the United Kingdom. JJ Rhatigan & Company is highly regarded as one of the leading general construction contractors in Ireland, having operated in […]
What exactly is lean construction? We’ve all heard the phrase, but it’s not immediately clear what the specifics are. In broad terms, lean construction refers to the techniques and policies that are applied to maximise value and minimise waste across building projects. The concept is relevant to the entire construction […]
Expo 2020 is just over two years away, but preparations for the six-month exposition are already in full swing. Dubai will host approximately 180 countries, with 25 million visitors from across the globe expected to attend the showcase of worldwide innovation and collaboration. The World Expo is organised every five […]
In 2018, the lines between physical and digital spheres have become blurred. We live in a time where the rapid adoption and fusion of technologies can disrupt old processes in the blink of an eye. This age of transformation should be considered the ‘Fourth Industrial Revolution’ according to Klaus Schwab, […]
RIB Software SE announced a major agreement with an Australian utility company earlier this month, revealing that 100 key subscribers will begin using RIB’s cloud-based MTWO platform. This agreement is a significant development for RIB Software in Australia, marking the first major implementation of the MTWO solution worldwide since the […]
The rise of Building Information Modelling in construction has paved the way for many of the ambitious creations we are seeing in today’s built environment. With detailed repositories of information able to back up the decision-making process, designers have more confidence than ever to aim high. Below are three recently […]
For years, the huge repositories of data generated during construction projects largely went to waste. Information was often diligently stored, but there was no technology available that could interpret this raw data and mould it into something useful. Data analytics is a recent advent to the construction industry, but the […]
Exactal is excited to announce that we have reached 13,000 global commercial licence sales. With Exactal’s range of construction software used in over 80 countries worldwide, the company is now firmly established as a key player in construction technology. Our flagship CostX® platform has been developed with quantity surveyors, contractors […]
Our industry has long since been regarded as one of the least digitised in the world, but the tide is quickly beginning to turn. One such technology that has been widely implemented is cloud storage, with construction enterprises large and small placing their trust in hosted networks. Some stakeholders in […]
