reetings and a warm welcome to the latest instalment of Intelligent Build . tech magazine . We trust you have had a rejuvenating month and are eager to delve into another great edition .

The Nemetschek Group , which has been successfully driving the digitalisation of the AEC / O and media industries for over half a century , is renowned for its forward-thinking innovations . Among these is the recent establishment of an AI Innovation Hub . In our August issue , we take a closer look at these groundbreaking developments . For our featured cover story , Yves Padrines , CEO of Nemetschek Group , reflects on career-defining moments and transformative strategies . From leading Synamedia to spearheading Nemetschek ’ s AI initiatives and digital twin advancements , he shares insights into shaping the future of the AEC industry with sustainability and innovation at its core .

“ Another important step for me personally was joining the Nemetschek Group in 2022 . As its new CEO , my goal was – and still is – to embrace the diverse portfolio of brands under the Nemetschek umbrella and create a stronger Nemetschek shaped for the future . This experience has taught me the importance of fostering collaboration and synergies across different segments to drive innovation ,” said Padrines .

Dive into this interview on page 48 .

Smart factories appear to be the obvious next step for the built environment industry , with highly automated manufacturing facilities that utilise advanced technologies such as IoT , AI and Big Data , up-smarting promises to optimise production processes , enhance efficiency and improve product quality . On page 17 , Mikko Urho , CEO , of Visual Components , takes us through the three pillars of forming the factories of the future .

Today , fleets form the backbone of modern society , facilitating the transport of goods , powering rental services and supporting countless other operations . With trucks moving roughly 72.6 % of the United States freight by weight , effective fleet management that embraces change is a must to keep these businesses moving .

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On page 63 you can learn more from Jonathan Bates , Chief Product Officer , Powerfleet , who states a transportation revolution propelled by emerging modern concepts such as electrification , autonomy , connectivity and sharing is inevitable .

Driving away from the transport sector , this month ’ s Surveying the Sector on page 39 , hears from Päivi Puntila , Business Development Director , Trimble , BIM and Engineering Division . This article explores the integration of sustainability in construction with industry experts ; AFRY . The article explores how embodied carbon calculations and material reuse in the demolition process contribute to reducing the carbon impact of new projects .

We also have a range of ‘ Intelligent ’ pages , which feature the latest in automation , cloud , network , green , BIM and security .

I hope you enjoy this issue and if you would like to contribute to any future editions then please do not hesitate to contact me .

Ellen Flannery Editor

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