Technology

Report: $61B lost per year due to waste, inefficiency in 811 utility system

A new study found that while problems with the country's "call before you dig" system are large, they can be mitigated.

By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 24, 2021

Atlanta-based AI firm wins global construction tech contest

The 2021 Construction Startup Competition, sponsored by materials giant Cemex, awards solutions that take on key industry challenges.

By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 23, 2021

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All-electric Ford F-150 Lightning sparks interest as electric vehicles make waves

Pickup truck aficionados and first-timers alike are anticipating new electric releases from Ford, Tesla, Rivian and Chevy.

By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 19, 2021

Shawmut builds 75-foot-tall LA office building using cross-laminated timber

Employing CLT, the company dodged supply chain issues and high fabrication prices. One executive said the elements fit together "like a jigsaw puzzle."

By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 17, 2021

Construction techies laud $100M in infrastructure act, push for more

While industry experts praised the construction technology funding included in the infrastructure package, some are asking whether even more money should have been allocated for this booming segment.

By Sebastian Obando • Nov. 17, 2021

How contractors employ tech solutions to help mitigate pricing woes

Firms like Boldt and DPR have embraced using data and BIM for detailed cost breakdowns on project bids to minimize the effect of supply chain disruptions.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Nov. 17, 2021

Traffic is Boring: Tracking Elon Musk's tunneling proposals

Some projects for The Boring Co. have gotten off — or rather under — the ground, as others peter out. Here's where the ambitious plans stand today.

By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 17, 2021

Boost jobsite performance: how to more effectively understand and communicate project intelligence

Read how automating job site documentation leads to better communication and productivity.

Nov. 15, 2021

UK modular builder expands to US, hires former Katerra staff

Four former senior employees of the offsite construction firm that declared bankruptcy earlier this year have landed new roles in Modulous' Seattle office.

By Sebastian Obando • Nov. 11, 2021

Flexbase launches credit card for construction

Created for small- and medium-sized contractors, the card will offer access to interest-free financing for up to 60 days.

By Jennifer Goodman • Nov. 10, 2021

Modernizing construction with intelligent platforms

A common data environment, combined with AI and machine learning, captures data and makes it more meaningful and useful to construction workers moving forward, writes one executive. 

By Roz Buick • Nov. 10, 2021

Mortenson shuts down Meta jobsite for second time due to racist graffiti

The contractor imposed another site-wide stand down at the Utah data center project earlier this week.

By Joe Bousquin • Updated Nov. 18, 2021

Public, private teams gear up for lunar construction

Despite the hostile environment for people and machines alike, scientists are on track to make 3D printed structures on the moon a reality.

By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 10, 2021

Approaching $1B in annual revenue, esports market looks to level up construction

The fast-growing competitive gaming circuit could create demand for stadiums, training centers, arcades and more, a JLL report found.

By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 9, 2021

Are digital twins the future of urban planning?

Digital 3D models can help city leaders plan for the future, but their value will depend on the data.

By Adina Solomon • Nov. 3, 2021

Gilbane to develop AI platform for jobsite capture

By teaming with Nextera Robotics, the contractor hopes to cut costs and maximize efficiency with its new "Didge" platform.

By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 3, 2021

Swinerton VP: Construction tech just another tool for workers to wield

From robots that tape and finish drywall to those that chalk a building's layout, the San Francisco-based contractor is leaning into automation.

By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 3, 2021

PepsiCo to boost wearable technology use after workers see injury reductions

Thousands of Frito-Lay employees cut back on improper lifting and posture when using a device that alerted them to unsafe movements, reducing strain and sprain injuries by 19%, a new study said.

By Max Garland • Oct. 27, 2021

Pepper Construction wins AGC Innovation Award for AR/VR training

The association also honored an app that can be customized to a jobsite's safety protocols and mobile COVID-19 treatment pods.

By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 27, 2021

What role will 3D printing play in the construction industry?

3D printing in the construction industry has also garnered a lot of hype around use cases.

Oct. 25, 2021

How A.I. can change the way you view your jobsite for the better

In one year, a construction camera takes at least 25,000 photos of the jobsite. With thousands of photos, this visual data is rarely utilized to its fullest. When paired with an advanced visual data system, unlocking the insight behind the images is easy.

Oct. 25, 2021

Clayco superintendent develops safety harness device for lifts

The Fall Arrest Acknowledgement System (F.A.A.S.) can be added to new machines or retrofitted into boom and scissor lifts for a few hundred dollars.

By Sebastian Obando • Oct. 21, 2021

University of Idaho wins $4M to research recyclable materials for 3D printing

The latest funding looks to repurpose construction refuse for more sustainable and resilient buildings.

By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 20, 2021

Be a builder, not a fixer: How to make rework a game changer

Technology can help identify and fix errors before work is done to avoid costly and time-consuming delays. 

By Doron Klein • Oct. 20, 2021

9 construction social media influencers to watch

From Instagram to YouTube to TikTok, these content creators are making waves in the building trades.

By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 20, 2021