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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 -
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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 -
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TrendlineConstruction Technology
As construction technology continues to evolve, here’s what savvy contractors need to know.
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Q&ASkanska 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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Sponsored by AvidXchange4 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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Sponsored by LCPtrackerEmerging 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 -
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Sponsored by DSI4 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 -
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Hensel Phelps employs autonomous robot 'dog' at Denver Airport project
Boston Dynamics’ Spot has moved past the piloting phase, carrying laser scans on the project, which the general contractor took over in February.
By Zachary Phillips • May 20, 2020 -
McKinsey: COVID-19 will spur construction's tech use
In the short and long term, the consulting firm says contractors will respond to the pandemic with widespread implementation of BIM, digitization, modular construction and other solutions.
By Zachary Phillips • May 20, 2020 -
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Shawmut employs technology to help suppress the spread of COVID-19
The contractor is employing its Shawmut Vitals for daily health screenings and to flag workers who may have been exposed to the virus.
By Zachary Phillips • May 13, 2020 -
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Software firm introduces contactless orientation platform
Contractors using MindForge can send orientation videos to workers through the software's web portal, rather than violate social distancing practices by showing videos in person.
By Zachary Phillips • May 13, 2020 -
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Cyberattacks on the rise due to coronavirus-related telework
Construction companies should be on high alert as cyberattacks tied to COVID-19 surface daily, including those that exploit employees working from home logging on from unsecure devices.
By Samantha Schwartz • May 12, 2020 -
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Social distancing and site monitoring tech roll out on US construction sites
Tools to help keep jobsites safe and productive, which should have been the norm long ago, will be around long after the coronavirus pandemic dissipates, construction tech experts say.
By Zachary Phillips • May 6, 2020 -
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Thermal cameras monitor construction worker health on NYC contractor's jobsites
Technology can help ensure employee safety but privacy issues need to be considered too, says Associated Builders and Contractors.
By Zachary Phillips • May 6, 2020 -
Procore reportedly delays IPO pursuit
The construction software startup's move to delay an initial public offering is likely due to the coronavirus pandemic’s impact to the economy.
By Zachary Phillips • May 6, 2020 -
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Sponsored by TriaxWearable technology in the time of COVID-19
Proximity Trace™ is helping general contractors comply with new safety protocols to get back to work safely.
May 5, 2020 -
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Deep DiveThe new normal: 8 ways the coronavirus crisis is changing construction
U.S. jobsites are reopening but construction will not look the same as before the COVID-19 outbreak. Are you ready for the paradigm shift?
By Jennifer Goodman • April 30, 2020
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