DPR signs with HammerTech for all of its US projects

The contractor said its use of the software for customized, paperless safety reporting is transforming the way it prevents and identifies hazards.

By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 11, 2019

Digital 'use cases' can help construction firms implement tech

McKinsey analysts have hit on the idea that focusing on quantifying benefits from a specific technology can help contractors effectively digitize.

By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 10, 2019

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

By Construction Dive staff

Procore gets in the preconstruction game

Procore has linked the preconstruction process to construction management, giving contractors a valuable, more efficient flow of information.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 10, 2019

Katerra buys contractors UEB Builders and Fortune-Johnson

Katerra purchased the builders, which specialize in traditional multifamily and mixed-use construction, to round out its geographic markets and add more building expertise to its tech-focused approach.

By Joe Beeton • Sept. 6, 2019

Levelset tries to level the playing field between subs, GCs

The company's contractor pages draw on both data and user reviews to paint an accurate picture of how quickly a general contractor pays its subs.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 4, 2019

Skanska scans its way through goliath NYC projects

Skanska told Construction Dive that it's not a matter of whether to use reality capture technologies, but how. 

By Amy Howell Hirt • Sept. 3, 2019

Construction-related podcasts inspire and educate

The AEC industry has a vast offering of easy-to-stream and digestible podcasts. We've compiled some of the best ones here.

By Construction Dive Staff • Updated Aug. 11, 2022

Eisenhower Memorial construction takes a high-tech approach

Clark's precise installation of the 450-foot-wide, Frank Gehry-designed tapestry on to a 125-ton box beam system will rely on scanning technology.

By Jennifer Goodman • Aug. 28, 2019

A new round of contech startups receive funding

From crane-enabled jobsite monitoring to land-surveying drones, recent innovations are in use by construction firms across the country.

By Jennifer Goodman • Aug. 28, 2019

Skanska, Innogy team up for 'smart office' development in Europe

Aside from the environmental benefits of an energy-efficient building, many owners are also interested in the financial savings that can go hand in hand with reduced utility bills. 

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 28, 2019

Autodesk integrates BuildingConnected with PlanGrid

The companies say the move will enable contractors to use information developed during preconstruction and building phases, allowing field workers to execute their tasks more effectively.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 21, 2019

Recover from conventional thinking: The future depends on it

Building materials need to be resilient in order to enable a building to respond to natural disturbances. 

Aug. 21, 2019

10 global startups honored for technologies gaining momentum in construction

From around the world, meet the winners of a Cemex competition focused on ways that technology can address industry shortcomings.

By Jennifer Goodman • Aug. 19, 2019

Tech 101: Digital Twins

Here's what you need to know about digital twins, or virtual models of buildings that collect information about structures using sensors, drones and other wireless technology.

By Jennifer Goodman • Aug. 19, 2019

Using technology to head off construction fraud

With up to 6% of annual construction revenue lost to fraud, contractors are arming themselves with tech-enabled protection.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 19, 2019

How BIM technology sets your company apart from the competition

Okland Construction knew it was the underdog in the bid for a $100-million-plus apartment complex project. Unlike its competitors, Okland hadn't done a project of this type and scale before. But Okland saw an opportunity and decided to go for it. The company used its Building Information M...

Aug. 15, 2019

Bechtel scion raises nearly $100M for contech startups

Darren Bechtel's Brick & Mortar Ventures raised funds from construction-related companies such as Autodesk, CEMEX and Ferguson Ventures.

By Anying Guo • Aug. 14, 2019

Procore launches BIM solution

Users will be able to access 3D models on their iPhones and iPads. 

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 14, 2019

AIT Bridges adds tub girder to its composite bridge system

The company's bridge technology is offering a glimpse into the future soon with an inaugural project funded by the state of Maine.

By Anying Guo • Aug. 13, 2019

Pype readying Q4 launch of SmartPlans, still accepting contractors for testing

SmartPlans will help contractors tackle the time-consuming job of locating submittal information within what is sometimes a sea of blueprint pages. 

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 13, 2019

Just because you built it, doesn't mean they'll come: lessons from the largest sub on tech implementation

Rosendin Electric’s IT and BIM directors walked AGC IT Conference attendees through examples of trying — and failing — to swiftly implement enterprise contech solutions.

By Joe Beeton • Aug. 9, 2019

Online retailers are transforming warehouse construction

U.S. builders are struggling to keep up with demand from clients like Amazon, Walmart and Kroger for specialized distribution centers.

By Jennifer Goodman • Aug. 7, 2019

Haskell partners with Sixgill to automate jobsite sensor data

The AEC firm will work with the tech company to use data from its operations to improve performance, such as by tracking workers' movements to reduce equipment hazards.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 7, 2019

App aims to 'save lives' by identifying construction design hazards

In a university development team's test run, designers using the app found twice the number of hazards than those using just the internet.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 7, 2019

How BIM technology helps contractors win more work

Today’s construction market is more competitive than ever. Here’s how to use digital construction technology to woo more customers.

Aug. 5, 2019