How to use robotics on the construction site with the 80/20 rule

Using construction robots on site doesn’t necessarily mean that the whole building will be completely constructed by autonomous systems (although it will be cool if that would be possible – imagine C-3PO building you dream house!). Realistically it will be a cooperative tandem of robots and humans, guided by the Pareto Principle. The Pareto Principle, […]

Germany must learn to build vertical than horizontal

In Germany, restrictive building regulations limit high-rise construction in most areas. Depending on the federal state and local community, developers may be restricted to a maximum of, for example, four stories in urban areas, and only two stories in smaller towns and villages. This low-rise approach has significant consequences: land is scarce and expensive, and […]

Understanding how to use IFC

I have often read discussions on LinkedIn where many criticize the IFC format as complicated and useless, preferring proprietary data formats from various companies. I agree that the IFC format is more complicated than it should be, but many participants in these discussions misunderstand how the official IFC file should be used. While I understand […]

How to work with the new Information Delivery Specification Standard in BIM Projects

The Information Delivery Specification (IDS) has become a standard in the construction industry. This development is set to (hopefully) improve Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflows, enhancing efficiency, collaboration, and project outcomes. In this article I want to give an overview what the IDS is and how to use it in BIM projects. What is the […]

Charge Robotics uses mobile factory to assemble solar panels

As a response to the growing demand for solar energy and a persistent labor shortage, Charge Robotics has introduced a solution that harnesses the power of automation to streamline the assembly of solar panels. The company has developed a mobile factory, similar to a shipping container, where robotic arms piece together solar panels. Once steel […]

Challenges for machines on the moon

Extreme lunar temperatures continue to pose challenges for machines operating on the moon. Recently, Intuitive Machines’ lander, Odysseus, experienced permanent damage attributed to the harsh cold. However, a Japanese moon lander has demonstrated resilience by successfully awakening after enduring the frigid lunar night, lasting 14 days. During this period, it was strategically placed into a […]

Japan lands on the moon with SLIM