2019 may see first free-form 3D-printed house

The home will break ground soon in Tennessee utilizing Branch Technology's cellular fabrication method for its "lattice-like matrix."

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 13, 2019

Companies look to partnerships to survive digital transformation

To increase competitiveness, businesses are turning to the cloud, automation, AI and more, a study found, and relying heavily on relationships and feedback.

By Riia O'Donnell , Kathleen Brown • Feb. 13, 2019

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

By Construction Dive staff

NYU establishes construction innovation hub

The Institute of Design and Construction Innovations Hub will promote safety and efficiency within the industry and help executives find solutions to the issues that can make a project late or over budget.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 13, 2019

Marines 3D-print concrete footbridge in field

This was the first time in the Western Hemisphere that a bridge was 3D-printed onsite rather than in a controlled environment like a factory.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 6, 2019

Tech Toys: AR-based crane training, a booming social platform for tradespeople

Plus, Autodesk's first Revit update rollout of the year is optimized for the cloud and DroneDeploy tools to leverage drone data now integrate with Multivista.

By Joe Beeton , Kathleen Brown • Feb. 6, 2019

Drones, reality capture a 'natural fit' for ambitious Mortenson, AECOM project

To meet an aggressive schedule on an AECOM-designed hospital, Mortenson turned to technology to communicate the changes taking place and ensure fidelity to the model.

By Kathleen Brown • Feb. 6, 2019

More evidence that drones could and should play major role in infrastructure inspections

Researchers at a Swedish university further solidified the idea that UAVs can inspect dams, wind turbines and other types of infrastructure faster and more safely than humans.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 6, 2019

Technology won't save your project - learn what will

Technology alone won’t solve the industry’s productivity problem. The right people and a goal-oriented mindset need to be in place in order to get these investments to pay off.

Feb. 5, 2019

Prefab Logic's $102M automated factory to produce 1,600 modular units a year

The 400,000-square-foot facility is being developed in association with an unnamed robotics company to hopefully shave off construction costs and target the West Coast's expensive housing market.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 30, 2019

ISO publishes first international BIM standards

The guidance will provide the necessary framework to help designers and contractors from different countries collaborate more efficiently on all phases of construction projects and will encourage BIM's wider use.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 30, 2019

Complex brick patterns fall into place with mixed reality tool

Fologram scales 3D models to workers' environments via HoloLens headsets so they can accurately assemble tough designs in hours rather than days.

By Kathleen Brown • Jan. 30, 2019

How connected devices are driving a new wave of data center construction

While demand for massive data centers is subsiding, smaller facilities with better geographic spread will need to come online to support video streaming, smart devices, 5G and more, says DPR Construction's Tom Maples.

By Kathleen Brown • Jan. 30, 2019

With BuildingConnected deal, Autodesk readies customers for the digital wave

Autodesk's $275 million acquisition of the bid management platform, its third deal in recent months, allows users to fully digitize reluctant construction processes, CEO Andrew Anagnost told Construction Dive.

By Kathleen Brown • Jan. 23, 2019

3D: 3 viable printing tech developments for construction

Completion of the world's longest 3D-printed pedestrian bridge and other recent milestones indicate the technology is making big advancements.

By Kathleen Brown • Jan. 23, 2019

More employees entering workforce equipped with tech skills

Confidence in new graduates' ability to help digitize companies through artificial intelligence, robotics and other tech is on the rise among construction and other business leaders.

By Riia O'Donnell and Kathleen Brown • Jan. 16, 2019

Trux launches free 'dump trucks on demand' platform

The cloud-based product — which will begin its national rollout in Los Angeles — connects contractors with third-party drivers and offers automated dispatching, real-time driver tracking and more.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 16, 2019

Safety professionals: Wearables can help mitigate the effects of jobsite fatigue

Wearable monitoring technology could be the answer to protecting overtired workers on the job.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 11, 2019

Modern Materials: Bendable concrete, 'knitted' concrete shells and more

Plus, ceramic particles make cladding fireproof, microscopic wood pieces strengthen concrete by 15% and old clothing is used to make building panels.

By Construction Dive Editors • Jan. 9, 2019

Exoskeleton suit allows construction workers to lift 200 lbs

Sarcos Robotics' Guardian XO Max full-body exoskeleton robotic system is controlled by sensors that respond to human movement within milliseconds.

By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 9, 2019

Concrete product manufacturer completes first automated pour at $40M plant

Advanced machinery at Gage Bros.' new factory eliminates labor-intensive tasks involved in making precast and prestressed concrete panels.

By Kathleen Brown • Jan. 9, 2019

Technology's critical place in construction in 2019

Automation and connected devices will play an increasingly vital role in the coming year as they supplement, rather than replace, humans.

By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 9, 2019

World of Concrete: Kyocera introduces DuraForce PRO 2: One rugged mobile device to manage all your construction projects

Technology is integral for construction professionals, yet mobile devices often do not meet the demands of the job.

Jan. 8, 2019

OSHA drone inspections come to jobsites, raise legal questions

The primary concerns around OSHA's nascent use of drones involve privacy and who has the last word on authorizing their use. 

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 7, 2019

7 trends that will shape commercial construction in 2019

Automation, drone use, hyperloops and more are among the trends that will make the biggest impact on the industry this year.

By Kim Slowey , Laurie Cowin , Joe Beeton , Kathleen Brown • Jan. 7, 2019

Our 10 best stories of 2018

Construction Dive's top news and features covered AECOM, Skanska, Bechtel, the FIU bridge collapse, silica citations, stadium projects and more.

By Construction Dive Team • Dec. 21, 2018