THEY ALL SAID IT COULDN'T BE DONE

Was the last true innovation in the AEC industry more than eighty years ago, during the great depression?

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The Empire State Building was the first construction project to use line and balance scheduling and was the first ever IPD project. A record breaking four and a half stories per week were built in 1930 to 1931. Construction was completed two weeks ahead of schedule.

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Today, companies integrate technological advancements like robotics, wearables, and 3D printing to advance innovation. What’s next?