Gilbane, Jacobs find tech benefits beyond closeout

Virtual and augmented reality and BIM tools have become staples in design and construction, but savvy VDC managers are finding ways to extend their use to unanticipated benefits for owners.

By Joe Beeton • June 19, 2019

Report: Technology is necessary for construction skills gap

A new survey by the Autodesk Foundation and Deloitte says that technology adoption also could leave some construction workers behind if they are not continuously upskilled.

By Kim Slowey • June 19, 2019

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

By Construction Dive staff

What happens when a contractor develops construction software

An Orlando, Florida-based contractor etched his company's needs into his RedTeam software around 25 years ago due to a dearth of options at the time.

By Kim Slowey • June 12, 2019

Skender's new facility begins offsite fabrication of building modules

The assembly line is rolling at the 130,000-square-foot facility in Chicago, which will manufacture affordable units for developer Sterling Bay and work on projects for other clients.

By Jennifer Goodman • June 11, 2019

Jobsite managers embrace robotics

Rather than feeling replaced by machines, workers and unions see artificial intelligence as an ally against such issues as labor shortages, precision and productivity, presenters at ENR FutureTech said.

By Jennifer Goodman • June 6, 2019

Top construction tech events for the second half of 2019

The year is halfway through, but some of the best events are still to come.

By Jennifer Goodman • June 5, 2019

Tech Toys: 3D concrete printing, VR ladder training and more

Also, Unity Reflect will allow for Autodesk Revit changes to be seen instantly in Unity VR/AR systems and a Japanese firm will use U.S.-based drone platforms to inspect and repair concrete infrastructure.

By Joe Beeton • June 5, 2019

Experts to AEC firms: stop ignoring cybercrime vulnerabilities

Although the industry is at high risk for hacking and the average data breach costs $3.8 million, most contractors aren’t prepared, say presenters at this week's ENR FutureTech conference.

By Jennifer Goodman • June 5, 2019

Clark rolls out Fieldwire companywide

Clark Construction chose Fieldwire over other popular tools like Bluebeam, BIM 360 and PlanGrid when it came to in-the-field implementation. 

By Kim Slowey • June 4, 2019

Top software firms: Contractors hungry for tech integration

Interoperability, especially between tools seen as "cool," helps both small and large firms make the most out of limited resources.

By Kim Slowey • May 29, 2019

$1.6B LAX expansion team highlights BIM, AR/VR and other tech for staying on budget, schedule

The design-build team behind a massive Los Angeles International Airport project recently outlined the benefits they've found in sharing models across stakeholders.

By Joe Beeton • May 29, 2019

Tech an increased focus of ENR Top 400 firms

A trend among the country's highest-earning contractors, according to an Engineering News-Record analysis, is to attribute part of their success to specific tech tools.

By Jennifer Goodman • May 29, 2019

DHS sounds alarm about Chinese-made drones stealing data

Drone maker DJI has been under heavy scrutiny since the agency warned that information collected by Chinese products could be exploited.

By Kathleen Brown • May 22, 2019

Autodesk machine learning tool ranks jobsite risks

Construction IQ algorithms pore through thousands of safety and quality issues to steer project leads and executives toward those that are most urgent.

By Kathleen Brown • May 22, 2019

Robots tie rebar at startup Toggle

The automated system could boost productivity and halve labor costs, says the firm, which is engaged on large-scale New York City civil infrastructure projects.

By Jennifer Goodman • May 22, 2019

More than 7K robots to take on construction work by 2025

Midsize and major contractors are beginning to integrate intelligent machines to pair with BIM and building automation and to help with worker shortages and other productivity issues, a new report found.

By Jennifer Goodman • May 15, 2019

Autodesk BIM 360 adds cost management

The new module allows users to visualize cost-related risks and track budget impacts in real time.

By Kathleen Brown • May 15, 2019

By predicting risk, AI tool shapes top firms' safety conversations

Contractors like Suffolk, Shawmut and AECOM are using Smartvid.io to understand and proactively target the most pressing risks on their projects.

By Kathleen Brown • May 15, 2019

Video game-like tech draws younger, more skeptical workforce to construction

The modern jobsite's move to simulators, controllers, VR headsets and more is bucking the perspective that careers in the industry are all grunt work.

By Jennifer Goodman • May 15, 2019

FAA projects massive growth in commercial drone use

The administration said the number could triple by 2023, far outpacing the consumer drone market, which it said appears to be slowing down.

By Jason Plautz • May 8, 2019

InsiteVR integrates with Autodesk BIM 360 for immersive modeling

The virtual reality tool, which allows users from any location to collaborate on a design, is the latest to pair with Autodesk's construction management hub.

By Kathleen Brown • May 8, 2019

BIM concept prevents duplicate efforts on complex projects

Gafcon, an owner's representative, is touting the OneModel shared database to begin breaking down silos between stakeholders.

By Kathleen Brown • May 8, 2019

DOE offers $35M for energy-efficient construction tech

The Department of Energy grants will favor techniques such as offsite manufacturing, robotics, digitization, automation and improved modeling.

By Kim Slowey • May 8, 2019

Built Robotics, Sunstate deal brings more self-driving vehicles to the jobsite

Part of Sunstate Equipment Co.'s fleet will be outfitted with Built's kit to expand contractors' access to autonomous technology, the companies say.

By Kathleen Brown • May 1, 2019

US military set on 3D-printing more bridges, buildings

The Department of Defense is seeking an autonomous, 'construction-scale' printer that can be quickly set up and deployed by just four users.

By Kim Slowey • May 1, 2019