Technology: Page 37


  • DPR
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    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 3, 2021
  • This rendering shows TVFCU's newest Southside Branch.
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    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 March 3, 2021
  • construction workers look at a laptop Explore the Trendline
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    Trendline

    Construction Technology

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

    By Construction Dive staff
  • Autodesk Tandem
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    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 Feb. 24, 2021
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    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
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    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 Feb. 18, 2021
  • Deere and Co.
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    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 Feb. 17, 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 Feb. 17, 2021
  • Toyota forklift being used in warehouse to move pallet.
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    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
  • Purdue University engineers developed sensors that can instantly measure concrete strength, speeding up a construction timeline.
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    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
  • Software priorities 2020
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    Opinion

    2020'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. 3, 2021
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    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
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    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 Jan. 20, 2021
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    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 Jan. 13, 2021
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    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 Jan. 13, 2021
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    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 Jan. 6, 2021
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    COVID-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.

    Jan. 4, 2021
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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 Dec. 16, 2020
  • 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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    Four Seasons – New Orleans

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    AECOM 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.

    Dec. 14, 2020
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    Smartvid.io receives $5M in funding

    The AI-fueled safety platform has raised a total of $21 million, and is using more data to help contractors understand COVID-19 practices.

    By Dec. 9, 2020
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    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. 9, 2020
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    Bridging the gap between 2D drawings and 3D models

    Overcome the shortcomings of 2D drawings by making the transition to using 3D models in the field. 

    Dec. 7, 2020
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    Cemex Ventures announces 10 finalists in construction tech startup competition

    The cement manufacturer will host a virtual event for the winners to pitch their products to potential investors.

    By Dec. 2, 2020
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    It's official: Video call fatigue is real

    An overload of meetings has been a workplace problem for many years, one now exacerbated by having to conduct most meetings virtually, a study finds.

    By Aman Kidwai • Dec. 2, 2020