164 articles by Laurie Cowin

• Exoskeleton suit allows construction workers to lift 200 lbs

  Jan. 9, 2019

• Technology's critical place in construction in 2019

  Jan. 9, 2019

• 7 trends that will shape commercial construction in 2019

  Jan. 7, 2019

• String of infrastructure investments underway hints at big 2019

  Jan. 3, 2019

• Autodesk to acquire BuildingConnected in $275M cash deal

  Dec. 20, 2018

• Marine Corps: $3.6B needed to repair Camp Lejeune damage from Hurricane Florence

  Dec. 20, 2018

• Procore propelled to $3B valuation

  Dec. 19, 2018

• Emails point to collusion between Trammell Crow, Mortenson on Colorado Convention Center

  Dec. 19, 2018

• Tech Toys: Raken debuts offline mode, HoloBuilder adds SiteAI to portfolio

  Dec. 12, 2018

• Micron breaks ground on $3B manufacturing plant expansion

  Dec. 11, 2018

• Queens calls on Amazon to help fund $2.7B Brooklyn-Queens Connector

  Dec. 7, 2018

• Help wanted: Hire 'mad scientists' to spark change in construction firms

  Dec. 5, 2018

• Executive of the Year: AECOM's Jay Badame

  Dec. 3, 2018

• Innovator of the Year: Prescient

  Dec. 3, 2018

• Modern Materials: Memory steel, polymer uses CO2 to self-repair, and more

  Nov. 28, 2018

• Autodesk, PlanGrid execs: Acquisition will 'change con-tech landscape'

  Nov. 28, 2018

• Tech can tackle the risky business of construction, says PCL

  Nov. 26, 2018

• 2019 construction industry trade show and conference guide

  Nov. 26, 2018

• Tech Toys: Autonomous drones that don't use GPS, refreshed crane lift planning software

  Nov. 21, 2018

• Autodesk to acquire PlanGrid for $875M

  Nov. 21, 2018

• Audit: California high-speed rail's $600M in cost overruns caused by poor planning, contract mismanagement

  Nov. 20, 2018

• 5 architect teams on short list for $8.7B Chicago O'Hare airport expansion

  Nov. 15, 2018

• Autodesk CEO: Automation is the answer

  Nov. 14, 2018

• The 7 KPIs of construction, and how technology can measure them

  Nov. 14, 2018

• AECOM to exit 30 countries, change leadership

  Nov. 13, 2018

• Tutor Perini's Q3 income, revenue fall

  Nov. 9, 2018

• 3 robots mechanizing construction sites, plus 3 to watch

  Nov. 7, 2018

• Drone tech provider PrecisionHawk acquires Uplift Data Partners

  Nov. 7, 2018

• Pennsylvania bill would open door to competitive school construction bids

  Nov. 7, 2018

• Fluor, McDermott post declines in Q3 earnings

  Nov. 6, 2018

• 6 mega mixed-use projects across the country

  Nov. 6, 2018

• Construction manager named for $1.6B aluminum mill

  Nov. 5, 2018

• Behind the lens: What drones do beyond images

  Oct. 31, 2018

• Mass timber's striking case for sustainability

  Oct. 26, 2018

• Q&A: How AECOM's construction president tackles challenges, uses tech for success

  Oct. 25, 2018

• If you can't beat 'em, join 'em: why con-tech integration is key

  Oct. 24, 2018

• 5 technologies boosting productivity on the jobsite

  Oct. 17, 2018

• 2 robots in tandem create 3D-printed building components

  Oct. 17, 2018

• Robot dog coming to a construction site near you

  Oct. 17, 2018

• 7 giant airport projects around the world take flight

  Oct. 11, 2018

• Tech Toys: AECOM develops AI-powered tool, Cape drone platform unveils updates

  Oct. 10, 2018

• Japanese researchers create humanoid bot that installs drywall independently

  Oct. 3, 2018

• Artificial intelligence may aid tunnel boring machine operators

  Oct. 3, 2018

• Purdue steps up in construction robotics, automation

  Sept. 26, 2018

• When con-tech is just an idle 'solution' looking for a problem

  Sept. 26, 2018

• Is leasing employees the answer to workers' comp, labor shortage issues?

  Sept. 24, 2018

• How states are tackling the labor shortage

  Sept. 24, 2018

• Real results from virtual reality: safer jobsites

  Sept. 19, 2018

• Technology can ease the labor shortage, survey says

  Sept. 12, 2018

• How to center tech investments around ROI, ease of use

  Sept. 5, 2018

• Bricklaying robot drastically reducing Nevada project timeline

  Sept. 5, 2018

• AGC-Autodesk survey: Labor shortage has industry at a 'tipping point'

  Aug. 31, 2018

• Wearables' ROI is in safety and insurance, expert says

  Aug. 29, 2018

• Lab welcomes contractors to try out technology

  Aug. 29, 2018

• How industry pressure points drive tech innovation

  Aug. 22, 2018

• Myriad technologies help KEF Infra lead modular

  Aug. 15, 2018

• Tech Toys: Autodesk's Navisworks integrates with VR, Procore debuts Field Productivity line and more

  Aug. 15, 2018

• AECOM hit record $5B revenue, earned $61M in Q3

  Aug. 10, 2018

• Jacobs posts strong Q3, touts last year's acquisition of CH2M Hill

  Aug. 9, 2018

• Robot learns to build, adapt using Lego models

  Aug. 8, 2018

• Revamped electrical contractor training prioritizes technology

  Aug. 8, 2018

• DC Attorney General alleges electrical contractor misclassified 535 workers

  Aug. 7, 2018

• How AI can drive the most value for construction

  Aug. 1, 2018

• SmartLAM head: The US is ready for cross-laminated timber

  July 30, 2018

• Nonresidential construction slowed in the first half of 2018

  July 26, 2018

• Nonresidential construction sector healthy, stable — for now

  July 24, 2018

• State government confronts construction opioid epidemic

  July 23, 2018

• Seattle again reigns in cranes

  July 20, 2018

• App uses virtual reality to address fall protection

  July 18, 2018

• Nashville's Major League Soccer stadium garners ground lease approval

  July 18, 2018

• How key performance indicators reduce schedule and budget overruns

  April 16, 2018

• Volvo 3-D prints specialized spare parts for heavy equipment

  April 11, 2018

• These bricks could be a game-changer for insulation

  April 11, 2018

• Material made from desert sand matches concrete's strength

  April 4, 2018

• BIM to aid in Eiffel Tower makeover

  April 4, 2018

• Construction decelerating, but not declining, experts say

  April 4, 2018

• Komatsu orders 1,000 drones to aid with robotic earth moving

  March 28, 2018

• Q&A: Fieldwire CEO discusses tech's value to the onsite worker

  March 28, 2018

• Scientists develop method to print in 3-D with liquid

  March 28, 2018

• How owners select project delivery methods

  March 26, 2018

• Penn State, United Nations partner to increase sustainable building worldwide

  March 21, 2018

• Suffolk's Smart Lab helps clients visualize projects

  March 21, 2018

• How military veterans can help fill the skills gap

  March 19, 2018

• American Airlines, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel reach O'Hare airport overhaul deal

  March 15, 2018

• Serious Labs debuts aerial virtual reality training simulator

  March 14, 2018

• Zero-energy buildings see big boost

  March 14, 2018

• Treated wood's strength is comparable to carbon fiber

  March 14, 2018

• Augmented reality glasses enhance reality with sound

  March 14, 2018

• Operators can control this Samsung drone with their eyes

  March 7, 2018

• Rugged smartphone boasts high-tech features

  March 7, 2018

• One woman's journey from architect to leading healthcare construction expert

  March 5, 2018

• How these women are shaping the construction industry

  March 5, 2018

• An advocate for construction and women in the field

  March 5, 2018

• From intern to field superintendent, one woman's rise at Turner Construction

  March 5, 2018

• Agreement to kick start feasibility study of Cleveland-Chicago hyperloop

  Feb. 21, 2018

• Employers tell Congress of opioid crisis struggles, but next steps remain unclear

  Feb. 21, 2018

• Q&A: Prescient CEO on how tech is advancing prefab construction

  Feb. 14, 2018

• Industry groups favor infrastructure bill details, but question funding

  Feb. 12, 2018

• These 3-D printers can print in color and with multiple materials

  Feb. 7, 2018

• Trimble expands management solutions with e-Builder acquisition

  Feb. 7, 2018

• Pittsburgh airport picks designers for $1B+ terminal upgrade

  Feb. 7, 2018

• Minnesota using drones to scan aging bridges

  Jan. 31, 2018

• Report: 5 challenges and solutions to technology adoption in construction

  Jan. 31, 2018

• These sensors can expedite jobsite evacuations

  Jan. 31, 2018

• The opioid crisis: Waging battle against a deadly, costly problem

  Jan. 31, 2018

• The opioid crisis: The construction industry's simmering threat

  Jan. 30, 2018

• AT&T sensors monitor bridges, alert officials when unsafe

  Jan. 24, 2018

• Fungus may help concrete self-repair

  Jan. 24, 2018

• AECOM: Retooling the workforce for digital key to infrastructure's future

  Jan. 23, 2018

• Apple announces intent to build second US campus

  Jan. 18, 2018

• Automation's opportunities and threats

  Jan. 17, 2018

• VR simulators centerpiece of Nevada training facility

  Jan. 17, 2018

• Q&A: Consigli Construction exec on why craftsmanship is still important

  Jan. 17, 2018

• Shear wall testing could spur seismic code change

  Jan. 10, 2018

• Researchers developing double-pane solar windows

  Jan. 10, 2018

• 8 construction trends to watch in 2018

  Jan. 8, 2018

• Report: Majority of contractors optimistic, expect to expand staffs

  Jan. 4, 2018

• AI helping reduce worker wear-and-tear injuries

  Jan. 3, 2018

• Smart building tech yields utility savings up to 18%

  Jan. 3, 2018

• Construction by the numbers in 2017

  Dec. 26, 2017

• Polystyrene concrete blocks offer lightweight alternative to traditional concrete

  Dec. 20, 2017

• 10 most-read Construction Dive articles of 2017

  Dec. 20, 2017

• Kansas City Council approves MOU with Edgemoor for $1B KCI Airport contract

  Dec. 18, 2017

• Report: Tech tools increase onsite safety

  Dec. 14, 2017

• This rock-like aggregate is made from recycled post-consumer glass

  Dec. 13, 2017

• VR/AR spending to double each year through 2021

  Dec. 13, 2017

• 8 smart apps for the construction industry

  Dec. 13, 2017

• 23-acre mixed-use development underway in North Dallas

  Dec. 11, 2017

• NJ's Bayonne Bridge project over budget, raising cost to $1.7B

  Dec. 11, 2017

• NY to require employers to offer paid family leave Jan. 1

  Dec. 8, 2017

• Can 3-D printing boost turbine tower heights?

  Dec. 6, 2017

• Deal of the Year: Jacobs buys CH2M Hill

  Dec. 4, 2017

• Company of the Year: AECOM

  Dec. 4, 2017

• The Construction Dive Awards for 2017

  Dec. 4, 2017

• Ohio State University seeks proposals for new hospital tower

  Dec. 4, 2017

• Los Angeles mayor to announce "28 by 28" transit initiative for Olympics

  Nov. 30, 2017

• This robot miner explores areas too dangerous for humans

  Nov. 29, 2017

• Building with recycled materials could reduce carbon footprint

  Nov. 29, 2017

• Construction execs: Technology can help close performance gap

  Nov. 22, 2017

• 5 Takeaways from Autodesk University

  Nov. 20, 2017

• HP Mars Home Planet announces conceptual design phase winners

  Nov. 16, 2017

• How Shawmut brought the new interactive NFL Experience to Times Square

  Nov. 15, 2017

• Autodesk announces new BIM 360 platform

  Nov. 13, 2017

• How AECOM is positioning itself to lead the next generation of infrastructure

  Nov. 13, 2017

• OSHA issues Final Rule, delays crane operator certification

  Nov. 9, 2017

• NASA opens third phase of Centennial Challenge

  Nov. 8, 2017

• Microsoft mixed reality headset accessory to debut next year

  Nov. 7, 2017

• Texas unveils $61B plan to rebuild following Harvey

  Nov. 7, 2017

• Construction spending ticks up in September

  Nov. 2, 2017

• Q&A: What the evolving con-tech industry looks like to one new Aconex exec

  Nov. 1, 2017

• This new robot can tie rebar on bridges — and cut labor hours in half

  Nov. 1, 2017

• NY Scaffold Law can add millions of dollars to projects

  Oct. 31, 2017

• Enclosed $525M shopping center under construction in CT

  Oct. 26, 2017

• Could organic waste be used for construction materials?

  Oct. 25, 2017

• VA plans $925M hospital in Louisville, KY

  Oct. 24, 2017

• Construction jobs increase in 35 states, Washington

  Oct. 23, 2017

• Using LEED in transportation projects can lead to savings

  Oct. 20, 2017

• Self-driving cars could ease congestion, add to urban sprawl

  Oct. 18, 2017

• University researchers engineer seismic-resistant concrete

  Oct. 18, 2017

• Builder confidence sees highest level since May

  Oct. 17, 2017

• Autodesk invests in Project Frog to bolster prefab market

  Oct. 17, 2017

• New 64-story mixed-use skyscraper planned for Los Angeles

  Oct. 16, 2017

• $1B expansion starts at TN manufacturing campus

  Oct. 13, 2017

• Arizona State University's new science building will conserve energy, water and carbon

  Oct. 11, 2017