Digital passports of buildings to be launched in Moscow
Digital passports of capital construction projects will be launched in Moscow. A passport will include a unique building identifier, information models and documents. The…
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Autonomous train initiative entering test phase in Finland
An autonomous train development project in Finland is moving on to its test phase. The aim of the initiative is to create new railway…
GovTech will only reach full potential with citizen engagement
As the private sector becomes more digitized, governments also race to invest in e-solutions and promote e-governance. E-government innovations have been transforming the public…
How indoor mapping can help build smart cities
It is no surprise that technological advancements have affected the field of urban development and planning. Smart cities—or cities that consistently record and use…
3 key trends propelling global electronic toll collection
Rapid urbanization, coupled with the rising adoption of smart transportation systems, will give the global electronic toll collection (ETC) market a commendable boost over…
Artificial intelligence on the verge to transform the building industry
Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to become an integral part of the construction process. With Building Information Modeling (BIM) extending further across the project…
French community speeds up video analysis
The Communauté De Communes Coeur Côte Fleurie encompasses multiple municipalities along the Normandy coast. Together, these municipalities streamline operations, development and planning, embracing digital…
Global collaboration enables cities to exchange solutions
Open & Agile Smart Cities (OASC) recently announced an agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS). This marks the launch of OASC’s Enterprise Partnership programme….
Liverpool City Region wants to become a driving force in drone technology
Recently the launch of a drone technology project, aimed at creating a test and development area in the Liverpool City Region, was announced. This initiative, entitled Phoenix I, is the first in a series of interconnected projects developed by…
Carbon capture: lessons learned from the closure of Petra Nova
Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) is generating much enthusiasm across the world, with the hopes that it could play a major role in…