The sudden collapse of Carillion reminds us that even titan contractors are not immune to the effects of cavalier fiscal and supply chain management. With all...
The sudden collapse of Carillion reminds us that even titan contractors are not immune to the effects of cavalier fiscal and supply chain management. With all of the confidence placed in organisations of this size, we often fail to arrive at an adequate assessment of risk. Big does not mean unbreakable, and behemoth builders may still buckle under the weight of cascading short-sighted financial strategies. The end result is, without question, unfortunate for all involved –...
The sudden collapse of Carillion reminds us that even titan contractors are not immune to the effects of cavalier fiscal and supply chain management. With all of the confidence placed in organisations...
The global construction industry continued to make progress last year on efforts to leverage new technology to tackle its longstanding and well-documented...
The global construction industry continued to make progress last year on efforts to leverage new technology to tackle its longstanding and well-documented productivity challenges. That trend should accelerate further as forward-looking AEC firms embrace new tools, approaches and data-centric strategies to improve project and business outcomes. Kin to the Bechtel dynasty, Darren Bechtel of Brick and Mortar Ventures recently noted in Wired Magazine that construction is “one of...
The global construction industry continued to make progress last year on efforts to leverage new technology to tackle its longstanding and well-documented productivity challenges. That trend should...
This post was written by Mark Jenkins, Director of Product Strategy for Oracle Construction and Engineering. The construction industry remains relatively...
This post was written by Mark Jenkins, Director of Product Strategy for Oracle Construction and Engineering. The construction industry remains relatively strong, but that doesn’t necessarily mean builders have their houses completely in order. With project owners demanding faster builds and trade resources becoming increasingly scarce, construction companies are keen to identify operational changes that will enhance project execution and boost productivity, both to improve...
This post was written by Mark Jenkins, Director of Product Strategy for Oracle Construction and Engineering. The construction industry remains relatively strong, but that doesn’t necessarily mean...
For construction companies, visibility into status and activities is critical to project execution. One innovative company, Uplift Data Partners, is taking that...
For construction companies, visibility into status and activities is critical to project execution. One innovative company, Uplift Data Partners, is taking that fundamental concept to new (ahem) heights, helping construction and industrial organizations get a new level of visibility into their projects by enabling the capture and analysis of drone data to improve outcomes. Uplift will take part in a panel discussion on drone technology at Oracle Industry Connect in April. To...
For construction companies, visibility into status and activities is critical to project execution. One innovative company, Uplift Data Partners, is taking that fundamental concept to new...
New York City will soon play host to Oracle Industry Connect 2018, drawing hundreds of Oracle Construction and Engineering customers, thought leaders and...
New York City will soon play host to Oracle Industry Connect 2018, drawing hundreds of Oracle Construction and Engineering customers, thought leaders and visionaries to the city to share knowledge in a collective spirit of innovation, inspiration, and business transformation. New York City is a fantastic conference locale for many reasons, not least of which is the importance of construction to the city’s economy and its identity. Home to numerous acclaimed structures and...
New York City will soon play host to Oracle Industry Connect 2018, drawing hundreds of Oracle Construction and Engineering customers, thought leaders and visionaries to the city to share knowledge in...
Creates the World’s Most Comprehensive Cloud Offering for Managing All Aspects of Construction Projects Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) today announced that it has entered...
Creates the World’s Most Comprehensive Cloud Offering for Managing All Aspects of Construction Projects Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Aconex Limited (ASX: ACX), a leading cloud-based solution that manages team collaboration for construction projects, for A$7.80 per share in cash. The transaction is valued at approximately US$1.2 billion, net of Aconex cash. The Aconex project collaboration solution digitally connects owners,...
Creates the World’s Most Comprehensive Cloud Offering for Managing All Aspects of Construction Projects Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Aconex...
I have long been fascinated by robots and other technologies that help expand the tasks and activities that can be performed by human beings. What once was...
I have long been fascinated by robots and other technologies that help expand the tasks and activities that can be performed by human beings. What once was science fiction is now being used in hospitals, in factories and on construction sites. During a session at Oracle Industry Connect 2018, Russ Angold of EksoWorks will explore the evolution of exoskeleton technology and the applications and use cases for such innovative technology in several sectors, where exoskeletons...
I have long been fascinated by robots and other technologies that help expand the tasks and activities that can be performed by human beings. What once was science fiction is now being used ...
Cordoba Corporation is the program manager and construction manager for the Long Beach City College bond program, whose goals include revitalizing the college’s...
Cordoba Corporation is the program manager and construction manager for the Long Beach City College bond program, whose goals include revitalizing the college’s campus and improving the learning environment for its students. In this short video segment, the Cordoba team explains how Oracle Construction and Engineering’s Primavera cloud solutions have helped Cordoba deliver award-winning projects and other extraordinary outcomes for the program. With an integrated approach...
Cordoba Corporation is the program manager and construction manager for the Long Beach City College bond program, whose goals include revitalizing the college’s campus and improving the...
Construction firms increasingly are focused on revving up productivity, especially in the field. And Oracle Construction and Engineering is focused on helping...
Construction firms increasingly are focused on revving up productivity, especially in the field. And Oracle Construction and Engineering is focused on helping the industry do just that, having recently launched a cloud service that streamlines jobsite processes to boost productivity from project setup to closeout. In the following interview, Mark Enstrom, Oracle Construction and Engineering director of product strategy, explains how Oracle Prime Projects Cloud Service can...
Construction firms increasingly are focused on revving up productivity, especially in the field. And Oracle Construction and Engineering is focused on helping the industry do just that,...
