Tech Tools: the latest product introductions for contractors

A roundup of new software and hardware for jobsites and the back office from leading contech providers over the past few months.

By Jennifer Goodman • July 15, 2020

COVID-19 puts an emphasis on the benefits of prefabrication, communication tech, paperless jobsites

Brian Poage of Raken says the future of construction tech may continue to be influenced by social distancing guidelines.

By Zachary Phillips • July 15, 2020

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

By Construction Dive staff

Consigli relies on technology to address coronavirus challenges

Jack Moran, director of VDC services, talks about how the contractor adapted its tech tools and the coronavirus' long-term impacts on construction tech.

By Zachary Phillips • July 8, 2020

Wisconsin-based contractor deploys facial recognition to test for COVID-19 symptoms

At The Boldt Co., cameras recognize workers’ faces and take their temperatures before entering 12 of the firm's offices nationwide.

By Zachary Phillips • July 8, 2020

Tech startup competition seeks solutions to jobsite problems

Firms have until the end of July to pitch their ideas in CEMEX Ventures' Construction Startup Competition 2020, which is looking for "the missing piece" in the construction technology landscape.

By Zachary Phillips • July 1, 2020

Robot roundup: 5 recent innovations in construction tech

Here’s a look at a handful of robotic innovations that could be making their way to U.S. jobsites.

By Zachary Phillips • July 1, 2020

Hard hat device facilitates social distancing, contact tracing

Originally designed to monitor safety and productivity, the WakeCap can also retrace workers' movements in the event that an employee contracts the coronavirus, according to the startup's director of business development.

By Jennifer Goodman • June 30, 2020

3 tips for saving on technology costs during the pandemic

For contractors and other businesses, the coronavirus-induced recession requires thorough audits and justification of back-office technology.

By Naomi Eide • June 24, 2020

Construction startup HeadLight scores $25M investment

The Seattle firm says its technology saves building inspectors time by using photo-based inspections.

By Kim Slowey • June 23, 2020

Tech, stability may move Gen Z through the trades pipeline

The coronavirus hasn't stopped contractors' recruitment efforts and in some ways is demonstrating the industry's growing technology use and its career opportunities.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • June 22, 2020

Clark Construction deploys simple solution for in-house inspections

Cellphone videoconferencing from jobsites has taken on greater importance for contractors since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

By Zachary Phillips • June 17, 2020

New wearable system monitors construction workers' body temperature

The Kenzen Patch is intended to detect the warning signs of heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses.

By Zachary Phillips • June 17, 2020

Skanska keeps university project running despite COVID-19 challenges

The project team renovating the University of Delaware lab building had to rethink the job midstream as materials and workers became scarce, new jobsite cleanliness rules were required and much more.

By Jennifer Goodman • June 11, 2020

Windover employs tech to expedite truss production, installation

The construction company used data from 3D modeling to design and manufacture 935 trusses and deliver them to the jobsite in three days.

By Zachary Phillips • June 10, 2020

Prescient receives $90M in funding

The digital design-build company focused on modular solutions works in sectors including apartments, senior living and student housing.

By Jennifer Goodman • June 10, 2020

4 powerful ways AP automation improves security and mitigates risk of construction fraud

During these challenging times, construction companies must protect not only their employees, but also their financial data and business information. 

June 9, 2020

New app seeks to recruit young people to construction

The Construction Careers Foundation’s new app demonstrates the possibilities of a career in construction to people in their teens to early 20s.

By Zachary Phillips • June 3, 2020

Protecting contractor office systems during remote work

As stay-at-home orders in many parts of the U.S. remain in place, technology solutions hastily adopted to support work from home are becoming permanent. 

By Samantha Schwartz • June 3, 2020

DPR, McCarthy, others issue call for coronavirus tech solutions

The NEXT Coalition is looking for ideas from the industry to continue to protect construction and office workers.

By Zachary Phillips • May 29, 2020

3 approaches to contact tracing for the jobsite and office

Technology companies have created solutions to help facilitate safer work environments, but privacy issues remain about how contractors can gather workers' health data.

By Naomi Eide • May 27, 2020

Crane camera software firm receives $7.75M in funding

The infusion will allow Quartz Systems, which works with contractors including DPR and PLC, to expand its sales throughout the United States.

By Jennifer Goodman • May 27, 2020

Data analytics facilitates more accurate project costs, schedules

Construction has lagged in data collection, but experts emphasize its value during the pandemic and beyond and how construction firms can take advantage of others’ mistakes.

By Zachary Phillips • May 27, 2020

Emerging from the pandemic: The new tech and innovations for public works construction

Explore technologies and innovations public contractors need in today’s new world of construction  

By Mark Douglas, CEO of LCPtracker, Inc. • May 26, 2020

4 reasons contractors need the latest field inventory tracking systems

Mobile, cloud-based systems offer better productivity, inventory optimization, compliance and revenue generation.

May 22, 2020

Digital twins to play a bigger role in post-pandemic construction

The digital twin market could increase by more than 800% to $36 billion annually by 2025, a new study shows, but some say the technology still has challenges to overcome.

By Kim Slowey • May 20, 2020