Technology

Amazon to construct 5 Detroit-area facilities in 2021

One of the fulfillment centers coming to Michigan will use robotics for helping workers pick, pack and ship smaller items.

By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 20, 2021

San Francisco nonprofits collaborate on VR-based construction training

The program, which employs Oculus headsets for a real-world experience, is aimed at attracting young adults to construction careers.

By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 13, 2021

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Former Tesla director joins modular developer iBUILT

Gonzalo Gonzalez, who led manufacturing and engineering at Tesla, is joining the design-build-operate company as chief manufacturing officer.

By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 13, 2021

Construction app usage increases despite continued lack of integration

The average number of applications a construction worker uses on the job is growing, although many of the apps still don't share data, according to JBKnowledge's 2020 ConTech Report.

By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 06, 2021

Sponsored by monday.com

COVID-19 calls for digital transformation, now more than ever

Construction-related companies will continue to be at risk of not keeping to strict schedules and budgets due in part to outmoded workflow practices and processes.

How 5 chains are designing restaurants for a digital future

From McDonald's to Chipotle, limited-service brands are spending big on drive-thru, drive-in and pickup technology to grow revenue as the contactless experience becomes king. Here’s a breakdown of their designs.

By Emma Liem Beckett , Julie Littman • Dec. 16, 2020

Balfour Beatty, Lendlease announce carbon-cutting initiatives

The contractors will be implementing new technologies and practices in Europe to begin reducing their carbon footprints.

By Zachary Phillips • Dec. 16, 2020

Sponsored by Triax Technologies

AECOM Tishman is raising the bar for safety and productivity

Wearable technology is helping top general contractors protect their workers by improving safety and visibility on site.

Report: Pandemic has accelerated contech adoption

The construction industry in 2020 adopted in one year what would have normally taken three, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to real estate services firm JLL.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 09, 2020

Smartvid.io receives $5M in funding

The AI-fueled safety platform has raised a total of $21 million, and is using more data to help contractors understand COVID-19 practices.

By Zachary Phillips • Dec. 09, 2020

Sponsored by Trimble ProjectSight

Bridging the gap between 2D drawings and 3D models

Overcome the shortcomings of 2D drawings by making the transition to using 3D models in the field. 

Despite coronavirus pandemic, funding flows to contech firms

The sector is on track to experience 56% year-over-year growth in 2020. Here's a roundup of the latest recipients of 2020's contech funding surge. 

By Joe Bousquin • Dec. 02, 2020

It's official: Video call fatigue is real

An overload of meetings has been a workplace problem for many years, one now exacerbated by having to conduct most meetings virtually, a study finds.

By Aman Kidwai • Dec. 02, 2020

Cemex Ventures announces 10 finalists in construction tech startup competition

The cement manufacturer will host a virtual event for the winners to pitch their products to potential investors.

By Zachary Phillips • Dec. 02, 2020

Sponsored by Esri

GIS and BIM interoperability brings great value to AEC professionals

CAD, BIM, and GIS data must be woven together to address the big problems AEC professionals strive to solve.

Trade Hounds launches app to connect contractors, workers

The software developer's Jobs Platform has 175,000 skilled tradespeople nationwide and was tested by 30 construction firms.

By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 25, 2020

VDC propels solutions on Clark Construction's $300M mixed-use project

The contractor's advance planning also helped solve challenges from the ground up at a complicated Maryland office and multifamily project.

By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 25, 2020

Suffolk Technology announces 5 finalists for Boost program

The construction-based startups will get discussions and testing from Suffolk and its partners, including promoting them to industry investors.

By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 18, 2020

Sponsored by Trimble

How 3 tech-forward companies are blazing their path in prefab

Construction firms reveal their strategies for scaling and optimizing prefabrication services.

By Eric Harris • Nov. 16, 2020

Sponsored by HammerTech

The critical evolution in ConTech: Field operations management platforms

Construction is experiencing a safety evolution. It’s time for one-stop-shop field management platforms.

SoFi Stadium digital twin first of its kind

The virtual replica will help managers of the Los Angeles stadium identify potential problems, optimize sustainability and manage risk, according to tech provider Willow.

By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 11, 2020

Virgin Hyperloop successfully tests human travel

The 107-mph test in Las Vegas represents a major step forward for the high-tech transit option, according to co-founder and CTO Josh Giegel.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 10, 2020

Sponsored by Esri

Simplifying reality capture workflows

A cloud-based, end-to-end workflow solution for capturing, processing, and analyzing drone imagery.

What's in store for contractors under a Biden presidency?

From infrastructure spending and union support to immigration, taxes and regulations, the construction industry will face a new set of challenges and opportunities under a Biden administration.

By Joe Bousquin , Kim Slowey • Nov. 07, 2020

Hilti unveils BIM-enabled construction robot for mobile ceiling work

The Jaibot can perform semi-autonomous mobile ceiling drilling to aid in mechanical, electrical and plumbing jobs and communicate progress with the project office.

By Jenn Goodman • Nov. 04, 2020