Suffolk Construction, a general contractor based out of Boston, Massachusetts, is currently developing two artificial intelligence tools that can predict and prevent accidents and delays in construction projects. The first tool looks at 700,000 images of job sites from Suffolk’s projects over the past 10 years, runs them through an image recognition software to identify...
ALICE, the artificial intelligence assistant from Stanford University’s tech startup, Alice Technologies, is a dynamic project managing/scheduling system for construction projects. First, an experienced human construction scheduler works with the project owner, supervisors, contractors, architects, and engineers to create a “rule set” for ALICE defining the scope and limitations (goals, time, resources, etc.) of the...
The future of construction is constantly evolving with the advancement of current technology. With today’s expert systems, you can simply answer a few questions, choose your favorite images from a bank of architectural styles, and then an artificial intelligence system can produce an optimized design for your project specifications and show it to you using...
In Pre-ConstructionKenwood Tasting Room Sierra View will be providing pre-construction and construction services to build a beautiful 4,232 sq/ft, single-story, tasting room in Kenwood, California designed by MAD Architects. Construction is expected to begin October 2018 and be completed in July 2019. New & UpcomingExpo Retail Center Sierra View will be breaking ground this month...
Sierra View will work with you to make your idea into a reality. 2018 Unified Wine & Grape Sacramento Convention Center1400 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814 Check the floor plan here, and to register click here. We will be waiting for you!
2017 was an interesting year for the construction industry as a whole, and especially here at Sierra View. As the country continued to shake off the effects of the Great Recession, construction saw moderate yet steady gains from the previous years. Most forecasts for the coming year show a continuation of this trend, with California...
There has never been a better time to build green than right now. That means methodically using resources to design high-quality, healthier, and more energy-efficient buildings. The industry is growing fast, green building materials are rapidly becoming recognized as a good way to save money, and utility companies and governments are offering some excellent incentives...
As October comes to a close, the damage assessments from this month’s fires continue to roll in. The total death toll stood at 43 (as of October 30), with hundreds more having been injured. With thousands of homes, businesses and structures destroyed and roughly 250,000 acres burned, the rebuilding process will take many years. Stories...
California’s wildfires have been devastating–hundreds of businesses, thousands of buildings, tens of thousands of acres, billions in damages and a death toll approaching 50, with another 50+ missing. But, in all the tragedy, there have been moments of hope and inspiration for us all as Californians came to the aid of those brave souls fighting...
So much of the news is bad, it’s refreshing when something nice takes place. Recently, we here at Sierra View were reminded that good things happen every day–even if they never make the news. A few days ago, Scout Cole Herman, age 8, of Cub Scout Pack 31-Den 3, noticed that the flag flying outside...
