Technology: Page 2
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Just because you built it, doesn't mean they'll come: lessons from the largest sub on tech implementation
Rosendin Electric’s IT and BIM directors walked AGC IT Conference attendees through examples of trying — and failing — to swiftly implement enterprise contech solutions.
By Joe Beeton • Aug. 09, 2019 -
Deep DiveOnline retailers are transforming warehouse construction
U.S. builders are struggling to keep up with demand from clients like Amazon, Walmart and Kroger for specialized distribution centers.
By Jenn Goodman • Aug. 07, 2019 -
Haskell partners with Sixgill to automate jobsite sensor data
The AEC firm will work with the tech company to use data from its operations to improve performance, such as by tracking workers' movements to reduce equipment hazards.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 07, 2019 -
App aims to 'save lives' by identifying construction design hazards
In a university development team's test run, designers using the app found twice the number of hazards than those using just the internet.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 07, 2019 -
SponsoredHow BIM technology helps contractors win more work
Today’s construction market is more competitive than ever. Here’s how to use digital construction technology to woo more customers.
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Deep DiveSidewalk Labs is building a smart city entirely of mass timber. What could go wrong?
North America is on the cusp of a mass timber revolution, and the Waterfront Toronto project is leading the way. But the material faces major obstacles.
By Kira Barrett • Aug. 05, 2019 -
New cool roof technologies adapt to the weather
These prototypes solve a common drawback of traditional cool roofs by including attributes that adjust with the seasons.
By Jenn Goodman • July 31, 2019 -
PCL analyzes jobsite data to keep costs, schedules in check
The firm's new platform uses sensors to gather data straight from the construction site.
By Jenn Goodman • July 31, 2019 -
Hensel Phelps secures FAA waiver to fly drones over populated construction sites
Using ParaZero’s SafeAir Parachute System, the contractor said it worked with the agency for more than a year to address safety concerns.
By Kim Slowey • July 31, 2019 -
Border wall contractors tapping new building tech
Fisher Sand & Gravel, for example, used what it says is an entirely novel cast-in-place concrete system on the privately funded We Build the Wall section.
By Kim Slowey • July 30, 2019 -
SponsoredThe prime contractor's biggest struggle with prevailing wage compliance
Gain control over the “uncontrollable.” Mitigate your own risk by ensuring your subs are compliant.
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New York firm claims world's largest 3D-printed home
S-Squared's ambitions for its robotics machine extend from the 500-square-foot home to infrastructure and commercial buildings up to 1 million square feet.
By Kim Slowey • July 24, 2019 -
Q&APCL solidifies its commitment to drone technology
Following the contractor's recent signing of a partnership with 3DR, executive Bill Bennington said it offers a "different, more holistic view of a project and allows for more informed decisions on site."
By Jenn Goodman • July 23, 2019 -
Deep DiveICC v. UpCodes: Can a private organization copyright the law?
UpCodes adds access to new building codes and other regulations for its subscribers, but not everyone agrees as to how the tech startup goes about it, especially the International Code Council.
By Kim Slowey • July 17, 2019 -
Leak detection tech can save contractors the cost of water waste and damage
An AI-based system can help spare water damage, which a contractor said is a "significant challenge on construction sites."
By Kim Slowey • July 17, 2019 -
Funding for US-based contech firms may be slowing
Following reports that global investment in construction technology is bullish, analysis shows that investment in American firms is strong but unlikely to beat last year's numbers.
By Jenn Goodman • July 17, 2019 -
SponsoredThe case for payment innovation in construction
As we grow more comfortable with payment innovations in our personal lives, and more expectant of the benefits they provide, it’s time for the corporate entities we comprise to follow suit.
By Jim Campbell, Vice President of Construction at AvidXchange, Inc. • July 11, 2019 -
Construction tech startups fueled by recent investments
These up-and-coming companies are riding a wave of investor enthusiasm — and cash — in all things contech.
By Jenn Goodman • July 10, 2019 -
$1.5B healthcare project pushes envelope on lean practices, offsite fabrication
Philadelphia's Penn Medicine Pavilion is one of the largest projects on the East Coast to use an integrated project delivery method.
By Jenn Goodman • July 10, 2019 -
Using tech to predict earthquake damage
There is no substitute for a qualified structural engineer, but new tools can provide instant insight into what damage to expect after a seismic event.
By Kim Slowey • July 10, 2019 -
SponsoredJobsite cameras past, present, future
Learn how jobsite cameras have become an essential tool for the connected jobsite over the years.
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Hawaii DOT to use carbon-injected concrete in all construction
The state agency said the material is stronger and adds no extra costs, and some cities are moving toward calling for its use in vertical structures as well.
By Jason Plautz • July 08, 2019 -
Modular construction: threat or opportunity?
"I would encourage the leaders of E&C firms to think about what could be their sweet spot 10 to 15 years out," a McKinsey partner said. "It’s time to get moving."
By Jenn Goodman • July 03, 2019 -
WSJ: Investors are pumping billions into construction technology
This year's capital injections into contech have totaled more than $4 billion, putting 2019 on track to surpass last year's $6 billion.
By Kim Slowey • July 03, 2019 -
Exoskeleton standards could spur broader use on the jobsite
A lack of guidelines for the wearable technology that augments workers' physical ability is slowing its adoption.
By Kim Slowey • July 03, 2019
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