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  What is preventive maintenance and how does it work? Preventive  maintenance  is the act of carrying out routine maintenance tasks to help stop unforeseen failures in the future. In simple words, it’s about fixing things before they break. Condition-monitoring tools are used in preventive maintenance to evaluate asset performance. The implemented sensors capture a broad variety of data from the physical operations of a structure or piece of equipment, such as shocks, temperature, conductivity, etc. Artificial intelligence  or the Internet of Things (IoT) is a crucial component of the process, which enables many systems to collaborate in order to interpret and analyze the collected data to determine the maintenance that should be carried out. With the reduced cost of bandwidth and storage, very large volumes of data may be collected and analyzed to provide not only a true overview of the assets in a single machine but also of the whole production network. Reasons yo...

  Introduction As global concern for climate change grows, the construction industry is increasingly focusing on reducing its carbon footprint and achieving net zero emissions. Building Information Modeling (BIM) plays a significant role in supporting these ambitions by optimizing construction processes and improving energy efficiency. In this blog, we will explore how  BIM  can support carbon reduction and net zero goals in greater depth, featuring real-life examples and discussing the current state and future prospects of this transformative technology. Energy Efficiency in Design and Construction BIM enables architects, engineers, and builders to create data-driven models of buildings, allowing for comprehensive energy performance analysis. By simulating various design alternatives, teams can compare  energy efficiency , optimize designs to minimize energy consumption, and reduce carbon emissions. For instance, BIM can facilitate passive design strategies, such as...

  How AI is Transforming the Construction Industry Artificial intelligence (AI)  is rapidly transforming the construction industry, and its impact is being felt in a variety of areas, including construction progress reporting. Traditional methods of progress reporting are often time-consuming, inaccurate, and lack detail. AI-based progress reporting offers a more efficient, accurate, and data-driven approach. What is Construction Progress Reporting? Construction progress  reporting refers to the ongoing measurement and tracking of the progress of a construction project. It includes tracking the completion of specific tasks, reporting the status of materials and equipment, and measuring the progress of work against the project schedule. Progress reporting helps managers identify any potential issues or delays early on and allows them to take corrective action to keep the project on track. Challenges of Traditional Progress Reporting Traditionally, construction progress rep...

  Harnessing the Power of Generative AI in HVAC Design The integration of Generative AI into the world of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) design promises a transformative revolution in how we approach building environments. This technology can create a multitude of design variations optimized to a building's unique needs while strictly adhering to codes and standards set by esteemed organizations such as ASHRAE. Let's delve deeper into this fascinating intersection of  AI and HVAC . ‍ 1. What is Generative AI? Generative  AI models , especially popular ones like Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), are crafted to generate new data samples resembling a given set of input data. In HVAC design, this translates to producing a myriad of design variations based on defined constraints and requirements. 2. Traditional HVAC Design: The Hurdles a. One-size-fits-all:  Too often, HVAC designs generalize building models, which may not cater to specific buildi...