2 AI-based construction platforms receive millions in funding

Artificial intelligence providers Disperse and Alice, both in use on construction sites, got big monetary nods from investors this week.

By Jennifer Goodman • Oct. 30, 2019

AEC firms applaud Autodesk's integration of BIM platforms for horizontal, vertical construction

Tech integrations are increasingly ubiquitous​, but testers of this latest offering, such as AECOM and Pennoni, say this one is different. 

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 30, 2019

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

By Construction Dive staff

Predictive AI construction group attracts more leading firms, including Skanska

The Predictive Analytics Strategic Council includes leaders from Suffolk, Mortenson and Barton Malow working collaboratively to predict when and where safety hazards will occur.

By Jennifer Goodman • Oct. 23, 2019

When to choose VR to train heavy equipment operators

While virtual reality simulators can attract younger workers to the industry and get them up to speed faster, they can’t completely replace real world training situations, some experts say. 

By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 23, 2019

Bentley, Topcon form JV to advance 'constructioneering'

Digital Construction Works will better automate workflows such as surveying, engineering design, constructible model development and as-built data collection.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 23, 2019

Rebar-tying robot attracts Shark Tank investor, $3M in funding

Called "a game changer for the construction industry" by Mark Cuban, the Toggle system aims to double productivity.

By Jennifer Goodman • Oct. 16, 2019

University of Michigan unveils autonomous roofing drone software

Researchers have developed technology that allows a drone add-on to nail down shingles to a roof without human control in UM's open-air facility. 

By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 16, 2019

Leveling up recruiting and safety with gaming apps

Developers like Simcoach have created easy-to-use, construction-oriented apps that can attract recruits to nearby apprenticeship programs.

By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 16, 2019

What can you do to conquer the construction labor shortage?

As daunting as the challenge to recruit and retain skilled workers in the construction industry can be, the solution could be in the palm of your hand. Or in the phone in your pocket.

Oct. 10, 2019

OpenSpace, the 'Google Street View of construction,' called a game changer

With investors like Suffolk, Tishman Speyer and WeWork, OpenSpace is one of the industry's most hyped startups — and for good reason, users say.

By Jennifer Goodman • Oct. 9, 2019

Drones above Microsoft revolutionize its campus rebuild

The software behemoth is constructing 17 new buildings on its Washington campus and Skycatch's drones are capturing the entire process.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 9, 2019

To optimize construction tech, stakeholders must synchronize

Construction projects face higher costs, greater risks and schedule delays when owners and contractors don't use the same project management platform, which is all too often, according to Dodge and Trimble.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 9, 2019

The rise of AI in construction

Construction remains one of the top five industries driving the world economy. Yet until recently, it's been lagging behind virtually every other sector in the adoption of technology.

By Dr. Dan Patterson, Chief Design Officer with InEight • Oct. 3, 2019

BIM collaboration tool reduces RFIs, other issues for DPR

The BIM Track pilot, encompassing more than 200 projects, is making information more accessible for stakeholders, the contractor says.

By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 2, 2019

How technology can help contractors prevent lawsuits

When all project players have access to the same tools — such as scheduling software, 3D modeling and data collection — experts agree disputes are more easily avoided.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 2, 2019

Increasing your opportunities for growth with off-site construction

Off-site construction comes with challenges when you aren’t in control, specifically related to scheduling, financing and engineering changes. 

Sept. 30, 2019

Tech 101: Digital twins, exoskeletons, drones and more

Construction Dive’s Tech 101 series provides quick, top-line information about emerging construction technology. 

Updated July 16, 2021

Bloomberg: Procore could be headed toward IPO with $4B valuation

The report is based on unnamed sources who said the move could come by year end, by which time the construction management software provider is anticipated to bring in $400 million in 2019 revenue.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 25, 2019

Tech 101: Laser scanning

Used for years by firms like Clark, Skanska and PCL, reality capture via laser scanning helps conceptualize built environments, experts explain in this primer on the technology.

By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 25, 2019

Data transformation starts at the C-level

An in-house chief executive with a background in technology and data can guide executives and employees into this mostly unchartered — but essential — territory.

By Jit Kee Chin • Sept. 25, 2019

AECOM generates cloud solutions for construction problems in 3-day hackathon

The collaborative event relied on Google Cloud's artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities to solve some of the contractor's biggest infrastructure problems.

By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 18, 2019

Katerra brings new execs to the table ​

The builder brought on a new director of the board, chief financial officer and head of affordable housing after hiring a new chief operating officer last month, as it opens its mass timber factory this week.

By Joe Beeton • Sept. 18, 2019

Fieldwire snaps up $33M in recent investments

The firm will use the funding to continue expanding its solutions for construction document management, which has been adopted companywide by several major contractors around the globe.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 18, 2019

Equipment makers assemble to digitize construction machinery data

AEM's Digitization Task Force has met to start establishing technological initiatives that can address inefficiencies on jobsites. 

By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 17, 2019

A primer on technology adoption in construction

Deciding how and when your construction firm should adopt new technologies.

Sept. 16, 2019