Technology

Deere invests in smart equipment

The heavy equipment manufacturer says its Smart Industrial Vision initiative will leverage technology to help machines perform faster and more productively for its construction customers.

By Jenn Goodman • Aug. 05, 2020

Hilti unveils its first exoskeleton

The wearable will roll out in Sweden within a month before coming to the U.S. at unspecified date later this year.

By Zachary Phillips • Aug. 05, 2020

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Modular Monitor: Beyond emergency medical projects, demand takes a hit

Modular makers immediately stepped up when COVID-19 struck to fill rapid response and emergency demand, but long-term prospects aren't as clear.

By Joe Bousquin • Aug. 03, 2020

Sponsored by Infotech

Data insights from The Civil Quarterly: A new heavy/civil infrastructure report

Read top data insights from heavy civil contractors in a new regular report on the $300B infrastructure industry.

6 drones geared for construction

Here's a roundup of products that can aid contractors with data collection, inspection and documentation on a variety of jobsites. 

By Zachary Phillips • July 29, 2020

Procore releases job board for contractors and workers

The company says its online platform will streamline the hiring process for positions in the field and the office.

By Zachary Phillips • July 29, 2020

How wide-ranging tech propelled Skanska's $4B LaGuardia Airport renovation

Aerial photogrammetry, a 4D scheduling model, laser scanning and 360-degree cameras were employed at the New York City jobsite, making one of the firm's most complex projects ever achievable. 

By Joe Bousquin • July 29, 2020

UCLA team nabs $2.9M grant to turn CO2 into concrete

The researchers have found a way to capture carbon dioxide from gas as it exits power and cement plants and other producers and add it to concrete, reducing emissions and cutting down on the use of traditional cement.

By Jenn Goodman • July 22, 2020

Autodesk acquires Pype for its growing contech cloud

Since 2017, Autodesk has made nine major investments into construction tech startups, in addition to acquisitions worth a total of $1.1 billion. The Pype deal cost was undisclosed.

By Kim Slowey • July 22, 2020

Sponsored by GCPay

4 ways construction technology platforms improve team collaboration

Discover how construction technology is the key to success and enhancing team collaboration.

Study: Increased productivity could add $5.4B annually to US, Canadian construction industries

Productivity in construction has been declining, but by adding just 36 seconds per hour of productivity through lean principals and technologies like robotics and BIM, the numbers will soar, according to the researchers. 

By Kim Slowey • July 21, 2020

Sponsored by Trimble

Important questions to ask when considering telematics software

There is a lot to consider when choosing the right software for your operation. The good news is that technology keeps improving, data keeps getting more accurate and capabilities keep broadening.

Tech Tools: the latest product introductions for contractors

A roundup of new software and hardware for jobsites and the back office from leading contech providers over the past few months.

By Jenn Goodman • July 15, 2020

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COVID-19 puts an emphasis on the benefits of prefabrication, communication tech, paperless jobsites

Brian Poage of Raken says the future of construction tech may continue to be influenced by social distancing guidelines.

By Zachary Phillips • July 15, 2020

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Consigli relies on technology to address coronavirus challenges

Jack Moran, director of VDC services, talks about how the contractor adapted its tech tools and the coronavirus' long-term impacts on construction tech.

By Zachary Phillips • July 08, 2020

Wisconsin-based contractor deploys facial recognition to test for COVID-19 symptoms

At The Boldt Co., cameras recognize workers’ faces and take their temperatures before entering 12 of the firm's offices nationwide.

By Zachary Phillips • July 08, 2020

Tech startup competition seeks solutions to jobsite problems

Firms have until the end of July to pitch their ideas in CEMEX Ventures' Construction Startup Competition 2020, which is looking for "the missing piece" in the construction technology landscape.

By Zachary Phillips • July 01, 2020

Robot roundup: 5 recent innovations in construction tech

Here’s a look at a handful of robotic innovations that could be making their way to U.S. jobsites.

By Zachary Phillips • July 01, 2020

Hard hat device facilitates social distancing, contact tracing

Originally designed to monitor safety and productivity, the WakeCap can also retrace workers' movements in the event that an employee contracts the coronavirus, according to the startup's director of business development.

By Jenn Goodman • June 30, 2020

3 tips for saving on technology costs during the pandemic

For contractors and other businesses, the coronavirus-induced recession requires thorough audits and justification of back-office technology.

By Naomi Eide • June 24, 2020

Construction startup HeadLight scores $25M investment

The Seattle firm says its technology saves building inspectors time by using photo-based inspections.

By Kim Slowey • June 23, 2020

Tech, stability may move Gen Z through the trades pipeline

The coronavirus hasn't stopped contractors' recruitment efforts and in some ways is demonstrating the industry's growing technology use and its career opportunities.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • June 22, 2020

New wearable system monitors construction workers' body temperature

The Kenzen Patch is intended to detect the warning signs of heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses.

By Zachary Phillips • June 17, 2020

Clark Construction deploys simple solution for in-house inspections

Cellphone videoconferencing from jobsites has taken on greater importance for contractors since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

By Zachary Phillips • June 17, 2020

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Skanska keeps university project running despite COVID-19 challenges

The project team renovating the University of Delaware lab building had to rethink the job midstream as materials and workers became scarce, new jobsite cleanliness rules were required and much more.

By Jenn Goodman • June 11, 2020