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

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

By Construction Dive staff

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

Sidewalk Labs is building a smart city entirely of mass timber. What could go wrong?

North America is on the cusp of a mass timber revolution, and the Waterfront Toronto project is leading the way. But the material faces major obstacles.

By Kira Barrett • Aug. 5, 2019

New cool roof technologies adapt to the weather

These prototypes solve a common drawback of traditional cool roofs by including attributes that adjust with the seasons.

By Jennifer Goodman • July 31, 2019

PCL analyzes jobsite data to keep costs, schedules in check

The firm's new platform uses sensors to gather data straight from the construction site.

By Jennifer Goodman • July 31, 2019

Hensel Phelps secures FAA waiver to fly drones over populated construction sites

Using ParaZero’s SafeAir Parachute System, the contractor said it worked with the agency for more than a year to address safety concerns.

By Kim Slowey • July 31, 2019

Border wall contractors tapping new building tech

Fisher Sand & Gravel, for example, used what it says is an entirely novel cast-in-place concrete system on the privately funded We Build the Wall section.

By Kim Slowey • July 30, 2019

The prime contractor's biggest struggle with prevailing wage compliance

Gain control over the “uncontrollable.” Mitigate your own risk by ensuring your subs are compliant.

July 30, 2019

New York firm claims world's largest 3D-printed home

S-Squared's ambitions for its robotics machine extend from the 500-square-foot home to infrastructure and commercial buildings up to 1 million square feet.

By Kim Slowey • July 24, 2019

PCL solidifies its commitment to drone technology

Following the contractor's recent signing of a partnership with 3DR, executive Bill Bennington said it offers a "different, more holistic view of a project and allows for more informed decisions on site."

By Jennifer Goodman • July 23, 2019

ICC v. UpCodes: Can a private organization copyright the law?

UpCodes adds access to new building codes and other regulations for its subscribers, but not everyone agrees as to how the tech startup goes about it, especially the International Code Council.

By Kim Slowey • July 17, 2019

Leak detection tech can save contractors the cost of water waste and damage

An AI-based system can help spare water damage, which a contractor said is a "significant challenge on construction sites."

By Kim Slowey • July 17, 2019