Technology: Page 2
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Drones, reality capture a 'natural fit' for ambitious Mortenson, AECOM project
To meet an aggressive schedule on an AECOM-designed hospital, Mortenson turned to technology to communicate the changes taking place and ensure fidelity to the model.
By Kathleen Brown • Feb. 06, 2019 -
More evidence that drones could and should play major role in infrastructure inspections
Researchers at a Swedish university further solidified the idea that UAVs can inspect dams, wind turbines and other types of infrastructure faster and more safely than humans.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 06, 2019 -
SponsoredTechnology won't save your project - learn what will
Technology alone won’t solve the industry’s productivity problem. The right people and a goal-oriented mindset need to be in place in order to get these investments to pay off.
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Prefab Logic's $102M automated factory to produce 1,600 modular units a year
The 400,000-square-foot facility is being developed in association with an unnamed robotics company to hopefully shave off construction costs and target the West Coast's expensive housing market.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 30, 2019 -
ISO publishes first international BIM standards
The guidance will provide the necessary framework to help designers and contractors from different countries collaborate more efficiently on all phases of construction projects and will encourage BIM's wider use.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 30, 2019 -
Complex brick patterns fall into place with mixed reality tool
Fologram scales 3D models to workers' environments via HoloLens headsets so they can accurately assemble tough designs in hours rather than days.
By Kathleen Brown • Jan. 30, 2019 -
Q&AHow connected devices are driving a new wave of data center construction
While demand for massive data centers is subsiding, smaller facilities with better geographic spread will need to come online to support video streaming, smart devices, 5G and more, says DPR Construction's Tom Maples.
By Kathleen Brown • Jan. 30, 2019 -
With BuildingConnected deal, Autodesk readies customers for the digital wave
Autodesk's $275 million acquisition of the bid management platform, its third deal in recent months, allows users to fully digitize reluctant construction processes, CEO Andrew Anagnost told Construction Dive.
By Kathleen Brown • Jan. 23, 2019 -
3D: 3 viable printing tech developments for construction
Completion of the world's longest 3D-printed pedestrian bridge and other recent milestones indicate the technology is making big advancements.
By Kathleen Brown • Jan. 23, 2019 -
More employees entering workforce equipped with tech skills
Confidence in new graduates' ability to help digitize companies through artificial intelligence, robotics and other tech is on the rise among construction and other business leaders.
By Riia O'Donnell and Kathleen Brown • Jan. 16, 2019 -
Trux launches free 'dump trucks on demand' platform
The cloud-based product — which will begin its national rollout in Los Angeles — connects contractors with third-party drivers and offers automated dispatching, real-time driver tracking and more.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 16, 2019 -
Safety professionals: Wearables can help mitigate the effects of jobsite fatigue
Wearable monitoring technology could be the answer to protecting overtired workers on the job.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 11, 2019 -
ColumnModern Materials: Bendable concrete, 'knitted' concrete shells and more
Plus, ceramic particles make cladding fireproof, microscopic wood pieces strengthen concrete by 15% and old clothing is used to make building panels.
By Construction Dive Editors • Jan. 09, 2019 -
Exoskeleton suit allows construction workers to lift 200 lbs
Sarcos Robotics' Guardian XO Max full-body exoskeleton robotic system is controlled by sensors that respond to human movement within milliseconds.
By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 09, 2019 -
Concrete product manufacturer completes first automated pour at $40M plant
Advanced machinery at Gage Bros.' new factory eliminates labor-intensive tasks involved in making precast and prestressed concrete panels.
By Kathleen Brown • Jan. 09, 2019 -
Technology's critical place in construction in 2019
Automation and connected devices will play an increasingly vital role in the coming year as they supplement, rather than replace, humans.
By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 09, 2019 -
SponsoredWorld of Concrete: Kyocera introduces DuraForce PRO 2: One rugged mobile device to manage all your construction projects
Technology is integral for construction professionals, yet mobile devices often do not meet the demands of the job.
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OSHA drone inspections come to jobsites, raise legal questions
The primary concerns around OSHA's nascent use of drones involve privacy and who has the last word on authorizing their use.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 07, 2019 -
Deep Dive7 trends that will shape commercial construction in 2019
Automation, drone use, hyperloops and more are among the trends that will make the biggest impact on the industry this year.
By Kim Slowey , Laurie Cowin , Joe Beeton , Kathleen Brown • Jan. 07, 2019 -
Our 10 best stories of 2018
Construction Dive's top news and features covered AECOM, Skanska, Bechtel, the FIU bridge collapse, silica citations, stadium projects and more.
By Construction Dive Team • Dec. 21, 2018 -
Autodesk to acquire BuildingConnected in $275M cash deal
After acquisitions of Assemble Systems and PlanGrid this year, the con-tech heavyweight is now adding bid management, risk analysis and other preconstruction solutions to its portfolio.
By Laurie Cowin • Dec. 20, 2018 -
Procore propelled to $3B valuation
The project management software firm closed on a $75 million funding round geared for product development, platform expansion and talent advancement.
By Laurie Cowin • Dec. 19, 2018 -
Tech Toys: 3DR provides 360 and vertical modes, Honda automates off-roading
Plus, Caterpillar gets into the app game with on-demand telemetrics linked to its heavy equipment and a 3D printing consortium in Spain is developing new materials and printers for construction.
By Construction Dive Editors • Dec. 19, 2018 -
74% of contractors expect to adopt advanced tech in 3 years
Improving labor productivity is general and trade contractors’ top incentive for implementing tools like drones, wearables and robotics, a new report found.
By Kathleen Brown • Dec. 19, 2018 -
Big machines in a sensor-filled world: Analytics and data at Caterpillar
The allure of efficiency is driving construction and other traditionally low-tech sectors to tap equipment manufacturers that tout a more connected world.
By Naomi Eide • Dec. 12, 2018
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