Technology: Page 2

Remote work, IoT expected to help balloon data center market

The U.S. data center market is expected to grow to $13.9 billion by 2026, according to a report from Accountability Information Management.

By Sebastian Obando • July 28, 2021

Contractors mitigate high prices, supply chain delays with lean construction tactics

Amid a brutal economic scenario, advancements in technology and lean construction are helping contractors stay efficient and profitable.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • July 26, 2021

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Construction Technology

The construction industry is relying on tech solutions now more than ever, as it faces a skilled labor crisis and global pandemic.

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Sponsored by ALLPLAN

BIM communication protocols: Open vs. closed BIM

The communication protocol employed as part of your BIM process can make a big difference in information-sharing and completing a profitable project that aligns with owner expectations.

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Tech 101: Autonomous machinery

While the construction industry's adoption of driverless equipment has been slow, the technology is beginning to make inroads with contractors.

By Joe Bousquin • July 21, 2021

Construction-related conferences for 2021 and beyond

From design and construction to technology and green building, industry trade shows of all types are continuing despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Matthew Thibault • July 20, 2021

Multifamily developer expands to commercial projects

Alliance Residential aims to tap into the growing demand for warehouses and distribution centers with its new launch.

By Jeffrey Steele • July 19, 2021

Sponsored by Briq

What is CPM software for CFMs?

This broad, strategy-driven suite of technology is aimed at reducing frustrations, improving productivity and predictability and streamlining operations.

Clark Construction, HKS break ground on FBI Innovation Center in Huntsville, Alabama

The 250,000-square-foot facility will focus on cyberthreat intelligence, data analytics and training.

By Jennifer Goodman • July 14, 2021

Most contractors have a digital transformation strategy, study finds

More project managers are turning to technology to improve productivity, but barriers remain across the industry.

By Sebastian Obando • July 14, 2021

Modular firm Nexii acquires Canadian contractor Omicron

The prefabricated building systems manufacturer has acquired one of the largest design and construction firms in Western Canada.

By Jennifer Goodman • July 14, 2021

Fort Lauderdale considering Boring Company project

The city has accepted a proposal from Elon Musk's tunneling company for a transit system connecting downtown to the beach.

By Zachary Phillips • July 12, 2021

Researchers deploy autonomous excavator in real-world scenario

The robotic system integrates perception, planning and control capabilities to enable material loading over a long duration with no human intervention.

By Jennifer Goodman • July 07, 2021

Kroger adds shuttle technology to distribution center

The grocer has partnered with Knapp, a logistics technology specialist, to double the capacity of its Great Lakes warehouse while adding robot pickers and palletizers to boost efficiency.

By Jeff Wells • July 07, 2021

Sponsored by HaulR Logistics

Artificial intelligence brings forth new possibilities for material hauls and quantification

Parsing out a dump truck's cycle time into the true travel, idle, load and dump times is easier than ever.

Sponsored by Egnyte

4 ways 5G will surprise construction professionals

With the rise of 5G, learn why your construction strategy needs to start using 5G instead of 4G.

Free online tool helps GCs vet subcontractors' payment history

The problem of slow payments from subs to their suppliers has been exacerbated by the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and can lead to major troubles for general contractors, according to a credit expert.

By Jennifer Goodman • June 30, 2021

Drain of app switching: Why employees lose 5 hours per week

Seven in 10 employees say there's room for improvement in how technology aids work processes, a new survey shows.

By Roberto Torres • June 30, 2021

Sponsored by GCPay

Time is money: Calculating your construction technology's ROI

Use our simple calculator to quickly estimate how much time and money you could save using GCPay.

Sponsored by Rhumbix

The future of construction work is hybrid?

As operations begin to return to normal, how will the industry adapt to the new ways of working that have become the norm?

XL Construction launches prefab school building option

TimberQuest uses cross-laminated timber to create prefabricated and pre-inspected wall and roof panels that can be erected in about 10 weeks.

By Jennifer Goodman • June 23, 2021

US needs 330M square feet of warehouse space to keep up with e-commerce: CBRE

Retailers looking to build or rent new real estate could experience some sticker shock, according to a new report.

By Matt Leonard • June 23, 2021

Sponsored by ALLPLAN

Using BIM and VDC to defend against poor construction planning

The five important ways BIM and VDC can help contractors build a strong defense against poor construction planning.

9 contech firms bring in investor money

Several construction technology startups benefited from new rounds of funding this spring, including Briq, Canvas and OpenSpace.

By Zachary Phillips • June 16, 2021

Low-carbon concrete bill advances in New York

The bill aims to develop state guidelines for using greener concrete products and climate performance standards for state construction projects.

By Jason Plautz • June 16, 2021

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What to know before starting a drone program

Contractors need a robust system for storing, sharing and filing the images gathered by drones, according to a data capture expert.

By Rod Dir • June 09, 2021