Over the last 10 years, innovations in technology have disrupted many of the industries across the world allowing for improved efficiency, savings and quality. The construction industry is no different. Although, Jim Rogers, a well-known construction management and industry expert, says, “Construction lags behind other industries like manufacturing that have more quickly adopted and implemented new technology to improve the industry.” But that’s changing as innovations like 3-D laser scanning, building information modeling (BIM), digital drawings, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), 3-D printing and others are enabling incredible improvements in the construction industry from communications to improved quality, production, savings and safety. Read entire article here: http://azbigmedia.com/azre-magazine/technology-shakes-projects-planned-scheduled-built The post Technology shakes up how projects are planned, scheduled and built appeared first on Kitchell Progress. Read More

Kitchell’s Kapture Group was recently featured in a photo montage in The Phoenix Business Journal. The post Manufactured construction takes on commercial, office space appeared first on Kitchell Progress. Read More

While the healthcare system in America is in a state of crisis, the hospitals, care centers and research facilities that make up the industry — in the States and abroad — have never looked better. Gone are the days of sterile spaces, shared rooms and buildings that could be confused for corporate offices. Instead, we’ve seen a new class of hospitals that are more like hotels, with private rooms, gardens and art installations. Read entire story at this link. The post Hospital designs that are changing the way you’re cared for appeared first on Kitchell Progress. Read More