Friday March 4th, 2016
Intermodality is a key concept for city development, building on an increase in public transport and soft mobility (walking, biking, etc.) Citizens are looking to plan their trips in ways that efficiently combine different means of transport. Applications and interactive terminals allow them to find information, and new players in the sector are offering shared […]
Intermodality is a key concept for city development, building on an increase in public transport and soft mobility (walking, biking, etc.) Citizens are looking to plan their trips in ways that efficiently combine different means of transport. Applications and interactive terminals allow them to find information, and new players in the sector are offering shared rides by private persons to complement private and public transport networks.
In the city with Urbanflow in HelsinkiThe Finnish capital is being equipped with touchscreens for its citizens and tourists. The content at each terminal is adapted to the neighbourhood where it is found. These terminals provide information on shops and noteworthy sites in the area, as well as timetables for public transport and data such as the average ecological footprint in the neighbourhood.
On the road with WazeThis app is a favourite among motorists and relies on information provided by its users: anyone can inform others about a traffic slowdown, speed checks, or the price of gas at different stations. The GPS function is improved thanks to a collaborative map.
The smart car park with ZenparkThis app allows subscribers to find parking for their vehicles in different cities in France, pay a flat fee or a rate per minute, find out in real time the number of spots available, and follow instructions to get there. The parking spots do not belong to Zenpark, but rather to partners such as hotels, lessors, businesses, who can thus optimise the use of their parking lots.
Rent your car with DRIVYThe San Francisco-based online platform enables car owners to lend their vehicle to other private users, receiving an hourly or daily fee for the service. The platform provides insurance and assistance to all users.
Consult our booklet Digital Cities, human design to learn more about new ways of getting around and find out about our previous articles on digital technology:
Launched in summer 2014, the construction worksite for the future Paris Law Courts reached a major step in July: the completion of structural works. This was achieved within the deadlines set, staying the course of this exceptional worksite.
Eighteen months ago, Hublo replaced paper-based notices with interactive touchscreens. After the first few trials proved to be a success, the project was expanded. Read on to learn about the roll-out process and the latest developments.
"This is the first time in 30 years I've seen something that will truly change the way we build", say site workers. Designed in 2015 by Augustin Masurel, who at the time was a works superintendent with Bouygues Construction, Smart Cast represents a minor revolution in the construction industry.
Mehdi Hafsia, research engineer for the R&D division, attended the 19th International Conference for Construction Applications of Virtual Reality (CONVR19), an international event dedicated to new technologies in our sector. He would like to share his feedback with us.
You may have heard of it without really understanding what it was all about, or perhaps you simply want to know more. Whatever your level of familiarity with Building Information Modeling, watch these informative videos to find out more about one of the major changes in our industry.
On October 19, the new Yves Saint Laurent Museum in Marrakech was opened to the public. This haute-couture museum was imagined by the Studio KO architects, and designed & built by the teams of BYMARO, the Moroccan subsidiary of Bouygues Construction. This inauguration, which has received international media attention, is for BYMARO, the end of an exciting journey to deliver an exclusive and high end project to one of their most discerning clients.
You must have crossed a few without knowing where they came from. Whether crossing rivers, spanning mountains, or connecting communities, bridges shape the landscape, defy the laws of gravity and often take our breath away. Bouygues Construction’s bridge building expertise made these engineering marvels possible. Discover some of the most remarkable achievements. 1+
Within the scope of a PPP (public-private partnership), Bouygues Construction is in charge of the design and construction of La Seine Musicale. This new cultural centre, commissioned by the Hauts-de-Seine Departmental Council and designed by architect Shigeru Ban, includes a large 6,000-seat modular concert hall with capacity for three shows a day, an auditorium with […]
The first stone of the future Le Courtil retirement home in Carquefou was laid on 22 February, in the presence of Véronique Dubettier-Grenier, Mayor of Carquefou and Departmental Councillor, and Arnaud Vaujour, Director of Linkcity Grand Ouest. Let’s take a look back at some of the pictures from the day. Located in the centre of […]
