Technology: Page 2

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Investigations on public works projects: How to stay one step ahead

See how a contractor takes pre-emptive measures to keep investigations at bay.

Opinion

Infrastructure investments will be driven by new technology

New innovations and practices will be imperative to stretching public dollars and convincing private investors of above market returns on infrastructure opportunities, writes industry expert Kate Gasparro.

By Kate Gasparro • Oct. 14, 2020

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Survey: Firms adapting analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning

However, executives responding to the survey also said social distancing and remote work during the pandemic are hindering productivity.

By Aman Kidwai • Oct. 14, 2020

BIM provider gets a boost from Fortnite developer

Using a gaming engine, Tridify said its streaming service will increase efficiency and make it easier to view BIM models on mobile devices.

By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 14, 2020

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Balfour Beatty sees the potential of augmented reality glasses

The contractor is utilizing Vuzix Blade eyeglasses on Texas jobsites for online meetings, inspections and more.

By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 07, 2020

NEXT Coalition of contractors announces first 5 tech projects

The group of four major construction firms has begun efforts to bolster new solutions aimed at combating COVID-19 challenges on jobsites.

By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 07, 2020

Modular builder Skender Manufacturing closes, citing coronavirus challenges

The demise of the Chicago-based company, an offshoot of Skender Construction, was due in part to a decline in hospitality projects and investors' diminished appetite for risk. 

By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 01, 2020

$500M Florida sports district to use digital twin modeling

Cityzenith's platform at the Orlando Sports & Entertainment Smart District will help connect tenants and visitors to a nationwide range of services. 

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 30, 2020

Q&A

ConTech Conversations: How Shawmut created tech solutions to combat COVID-19 challenges

When the coronavirus hit the U.S., the Boston-based contractor developed a tool for monitoring worker health in less than two weeks.

By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 30, 2020

Connecticut lawmakers, union leaders challenge out-of-state contractor practices on Amazon project

Legislators and trade unions are speaking out against Amazon's use of a contractor they say brought in workers in defiance of the state's COVID-19 travel restrictions to work on a distribution center project.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 30, 2020

Lendlease unveils restroom pod for vertical jobsites

The H³ Wellness Hub has hot, running water and a flushable toilet and is designed to be hoisted into place, while upping the level of dignity and respect shown to workers on site. 

By Joe Bousquin • Sept. 28, 2020

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.

Column

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