Technology

What contractors should know about Wi-Fi connectivity in new office construction

In a recent webinar, two tech experts explained the basics for earning a good connectivity score early in the construction process.

By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 23, 2020

Lendlease looks to tech for improving efficiencies, best practices

The firm says its One Lendlease Interactive platform integrates traditional project management steps, and that digital twin technology will improve safety, lead to cost and time savings and enhance risk management.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 23, 2020

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4 reasons asset management is vital during business disruptions

Research shows that technology helps contractors gain insights, increase productivity and reduce capital expenditures.

With $4M in backing, Core joins construction jobs app field

Developed by a trio of Google alums, the app uses algorithms to create a "match score" between workers and jobs, while helping tradespeople better promote their skills.

By Joe Bousquin • Sept. 21, 2020

ICC offers guidance for remote virtual inspections

While the new program is aimed at building officials, contractors can adopt ideas for in-house use if they need to check progress on a job from the office or another location.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 16, 2020

The most in-demand tech jobs in construction

The mushrooming field of contech has companies like Clark Construction and Skanska looking for a new kind of worker who understands the principles of building science, project management and computer coding.

By Joe Bousquin • Sept. 09, 2020

How AECOM is riding technology to the 'workplace of the future'

Leveraging global design centers and repeatable aspects of past projects, the construction giant's new CEO sees remote work continuing long after the pandemic is over.

By Joe Bousquin • Sept. 09, 2020

Deep Dive

Contractors prepare to face COVID-19 challenges for the long haul

As summer turns to fall, construction pros are looking to new solutions to deal with the coronavirus pandemic through the rest of the year and into 2021. 

By Joe Bousquin • Sept. 08, 2020

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6 important questions to ask when switching telematics software

Whether you’ve been using a factory-installed telematics solution or a third-party solution that your business has outgrown—the time may come when you need more capability out of your fleet and asset management platform and need an upgrade.

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Tech 101: Blockchain's benefits for construction

The technology has huge potential to automate the back office while bringing together different parties on complex projects to keep everyone honest. 

By Joe Bousquin • Sept. 02, 2020

Nevada contractors utilize innovative approach to slow COVID-19 spread on jobsites

Two construction firms are employing $40,000 Opti-Clean cubes that emit a dry, disinfecting mist over workers prior to entering the site.

By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 02, 2020

Pentagon offers list of secure drones

While it only applies to federal government work, a new Department of Defense mandate provides a roadmap to all industries looking to purchase drones that can't be compromised by security concerns.

By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 02, 2020

Q&A

ConTech Conversations: BIM, VDC adoption keeps growing

Construction Dive spoke with Gene Kitsmiller, the first VDC head at Baldwin & Shell Construction, to learn more about the role that building information modeling and virtual design and construction play at his firm.

By Zachary Phillips • Aug. 26, 2020

ABC launches Tech Alliance to aid small, midsize contractors

The new group, which includes Autodesk, Procore and StructionSite, aims to help Associated Builders and Contractors members leverage tech solutions.

By Zachary Phillips • Aug. 26, 2020

Opinion

Why construction documentation matters more than ever during COVID-19

The pandemic has forced contractors to quickly shift to solutions such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, virtual tours and project management software, says the head of contech firm StructionSite.

By Matt Daly • Aug. 19, 2020

Feds look to high-tech towers to complement border wall construction

The Trump administration has reportedly awarded a multimillion-dollar contract to a California-based tech startup to provide hundreds of "autonomous surveillance towers" along the U.S.-Mexico border. 

By Jenn Goodman • Aug. 19, 2020

USC launches master's degree in construction tech

The University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering is offering a new master's program in Advanced Design and Construction Technology.

By Jenn Goodman • Aug. 12, 2020

Rosendin uses industrial coolers to spray disinfectant on jobsites

The electrical contractor is using industrial-size cooling machines to apply cleaning solution to high-traffic worksites after hours.

By Zachary Phillips • Aug. 12, 2020

Skanska, DPR, Schneider Electric face VR/AR patent infringement lawsuits

There are steps contractors can take to be prepared for such a claim, according to an intellectual property attorney.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 11, 2020

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

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

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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