Technology: Page 2
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Procore IPO is back on
After delays brought on by the coronavirus, the construction management software provider has amended its filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
By Zachary Phillips • March 10, 2021 -
ASCE webinar addresses infrastructure resiliency, technology
"Technology is giving us more tools today than you can possibly imagine to do infrastructure assessment," said a panelist at a recent American Society of Civil Engineers webinar.
By Kim Slowey • March 10, 2021 -
8 contech firms receive investor funding
Companies such as Built Technologies, Versatile and DroneDeploy have benefited from an increase in investments in construction technology.
By Zachary Phillips • March 10, 2021 -
Courtesy of Kraft Heinz
Kraft Heinz pilots recycled plastic packaging for roofs
If the post-consumer plastic boards being tested on two factories work well, the food processing company says it may someday be able to repair its facilities with packaging from the products it makes.
By Megan Poinski • March 03, 2021 -
Courtesy of TVFCU
3D-printed building facade offers insulative properties
A Tennessee-based credit union partnered with Branch Technology to create a unique lightweight exterior design that uses 20 times less material, according to the manufacturer.
By Joe Bousquin • March 03, 2021 -
Permission granted by Merriman Schmitt Architects, Inc.
New DPR facility will promote prefab research and technology
The 75,000-square-foot facility in North Carolina will be used for workforce development, client mock-ups and prefabrication testing.
By Kim Slowey • March 03, 2021 -
Courtesy of AECOM
AECOM, Ferrovial to develop Florida vertiport network
The stations for electric aircraft that take off and land vertically will be built in major population centers in the state.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 24, 2021 -
Permission granted by Autodesk
In $1B deal, Autodesk acquires water infrastructure software firm Innovyze
The California-based software maker also launched a digital twin program that it wants AEC professionals to beta test.
By Jenn Goodman • Feb. 24, 2021 -
Courtesy of Boldt
Boldt Co. unveils modular COVID-19 vaccination unit
The Wisconsin contractor's new VaxMod units are designed to provide rapid vaccine administration to walk-in and drive-thru patients.
By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 18, 2021 -
Built Technologies lands $88M in funding to ease construction financing
Since its founding in 2015, the Tennessee firm has grown to include 125 lenders and manage over $68 billion of annual construction spending.
By Joe Bousquin • Feb. 17, 2021 -
Permission granted by Deere and Co.
Teleo among Deere's 2021 Startup Collaborator program
The company retrofits construction equipment for remote operation on jobsites, which the startup says makes them safer.
By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 17, 2021 -
Courtesy of Toyota Core Electric_Turret
Warehouse design moves toward tech-driven flexibility
Given the rapid shift toward e-commerce during the COVID-19 pandemic, retailers want warehouses that can quickly adapt to changing situations.
By Gary Wollenhaupt • Feb. 17, 2021 -
Courtesy of Purdue University/Rebecca McElhoe
Purdue University's concrete sensors target faster build times
The patent-pending technology designed by Purdue engineers looks to verify concrete's maturity without extensive offsite testing.
By Construction Dive Staff • Feb. 10, 2021 -
Construction industry takes first step toward comprehensive US BIM standard
A recent National Institute of Building Sciences roundtable included executives from Autodesk, Bentley, WSP and HDR, as well as leaders from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Federal Highway Administration.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 10, 2021 -
Yujin Kim/Construction Dive
Opinion2020's data can help construction firms succeed in 2021
Before creating a strategy for the year ahead, it’s important to take a look back and evaluate your projects and teams from the year before. Here are five metrics to consider.
By Michel Richer • Feb. 03, 2021 -
Permission granted by American Robotics
Feds approve drone flights outside human sight line
The FAA-approved American Robotics' drone has technology that keeps it a safe distance from other aircraft.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 26, 2021 -
Courtesy of Amazon
Amazon to construct 5 Detroit-area facilities in 2021
One of the fulfillment centers coming to Michigan will use robotics for helping workers pick, pack and ship smaller items.
By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 20, 2021 -
Permission granted by TRANSFR VR
San Francisco nonprofits collaborate on VR-based construction training
The program, which employs Oculus headsets for a real-world experience, is aimed at attracting young adults to construction careers.
By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 13, 2021 -
Permission granted by iBUILT
Former Tesla director joins modular developer iBUILT
Gonzalo Gonzalez, who led manufacturing and engineering at Tesla, is joining the design-build-operate company as chief manufacturing officer.
By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 13, 2021 -
Construction app usage increases despite continued lack of integration
The average number of applications a construction worker uses on the job is growing, although many of the apps still don't share data, according to JBKnowledge's 2020 ConTech Report.
By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 06, 2021 -
monday.com
Sponsored by monday.comCOVID-19 calls for digital transformation, now more than ever
Construction-related companies will continue to be at risk of not keeping to strict schedules and budgets due in part to outmoded workflow practices and processes.
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How 5 chains are designing restaurants for a digital future
From McDonald's to Chipotle, limited-service brands are spending big on drive-thru, drive-in and pickup technology to grow revenue as the contactless experience becomes king. Here’s a breakdown of their designs.
By Emma Liem Beckett , Julie Littman • Dec. 16, 2020 -
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Balfour Beatty, Lendlease announce carbon-cutting initiatives
The contractors will be implementing new technologies and practices in Europe to begin reducing their carbon footprints.
By Zachary Phillips • Dec. 16, 2020 -
Four Seasons – New Orleans
Sponsored by Triax TechnologiesAECOM Tishman is raising the bar for safety and productivity
Wearable technology is helping top general contractors protect their workers by improving safety and visibility on site.
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JD.com
Report: Pandemic has accelerated contech adoption
The construction industry in 2020 adopted in one year what would have normally taken three, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to real estate services firm JLL.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 09, 2020
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