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. 9, 2020

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. 8, 2020

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As construction technology continues to evolve, here’s what savvy contractors need to know.

By Construction Dive staff

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.

Sept. 8, 2020

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. 2, 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. 2, 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. 2, 2020

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

ABC launches Tech Alliance to aid small, midsize contractors

The new group, which includes Autodesk, Procore and StructionSite, aims to help Associated Builders and Contractors members leverage tech solutions.

By Zachary Phillips • Aug. 26, 2020

Feds look to high-tech towers to complement border wall construction

The Trump administration has reportedly awarded a multimillion-dollar contract to a California-based tech startup to provide hundreds of "autonomous surveillance towers" along the U.S.-Mexico border. 

By Jennifer Goodman • Aug. 19, 2020

Why construction documentation matters more than ever during COVID-19

The pandemic has forced contractors to quickly shift to solutions such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, virtual tours and project management software, says the head of contech firm StructionSite.

By Matt Daly • Aug. 19, 2020

Rosendin uses industrial coolers to spray disinfectant on jobsites

The electrical contractor is using industrial-size cooling machines to apply cleaning solution to high-traffic worksites after hours.

By Zachary Phillips • Aug. 12, 2020

USC launches master's degree in construction tech

The University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering is offering a new master's program in Advanced Design and Construction Technology.

By Jennifer Goodman • Aug. 12, 2020

Skanska, DPR, Schneider Electric face VR/AR patent infringement lawsuits

There are steps contractors can take to be prepared for such a claim, according to an intellectual property attorney.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 11, 2020

Hilti unveils its first exoskeleton

The wearable will roll out in Sweden within a month before coming to the U.S. at unspecified date later this year.

By Zachary Phillips • Aug. 5, 2020

Deere invests in smart equipment

The heavy equipment manufacturer says its Smart Industrial Vision initiative will leverage technology to help machines perform faster and more productively for its construction customers.

By Jennifer Goodman • Aug. 5, 2020

Modular Monitor: Beyond emergency medical projects, demand takes a hit

Modular makers immediately stepped up when COVID-19 struck to fill rapid response and emergency demand, but long-term prospects aren't as clear.

By Joe Bousquin • Aug. 3, 2020

Data insights from The Civil Quarterly: A new heavy/civil infrastructure report

Read top data insights from heavy civil contractors in a new regular report on the $300B infrastructure industry.

Aug. 1, 2020

6 drones geared for construction

Here's a roundup of products that can aid contractors with data collection, inspection and documentation on a variety of jobsites. 

By Zachary Phillips • July 29, 2020

Procore releases job board for contractors and workers

The company says its online platform will streamline the hiring process for positions in the field and the office.

By Zachary Phillips • July 29, 2020

How wide-ranging tech propelled Skanska's $4B LaGuardia Airport renovation

Aerial photogrammetry, a 4D scheduling model, laser scanning and 360-degree cameras were employed at the New York City jobsite, making one of the firm's most complex projects ever achievable. 

By Joe Bousquin • July 29, 2020

UCLA team nabs $2.9M grant to turn CO2 into concrete

The researchers have found a way to capture carbon dioxide from gas as it exits power and cement plants and other producers and add it to concrete, reducing emissions and cutting down on the use of traditional cement.

By Jennifer Goodman • July 22, 2020

Autodesk completes Pype acquisition

This week, Autodesk finalized the deal, its fourth contech acquisition since 2018.

By Kim Slowey , Zachary Phillips • Updated Aug. 19, 2020

4 ways construction technology platforms improve team collaboration

Discover how construction technology is the key to success and enhancing team collaboration.

July 22, 2020

Study: Increased productivity could add $5.4B annually to US, Canadian construction industries

Productivity in construction has been declining, but by adding just 36 seconds per hour of productivity through lean principals and technologies like robotics and BIM, the numbers will soar, according to the researchers. 

By Kim Slowey • July 21, 2020

Important questions to ask when considering telematics software

There is a lot to consider when choosing the right software for your operation. The good news is that technology keeps improving, data keeps getting more accurate and capabilities keep broadening.

July 17, 2020