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Offsite construction to ramp up in 2018
The rise will be driven by factors including contractors' difficulty filling skilled labor positions and the need to complete projects faster and with fewer resources.
By Mary Tyler March • Jan. 17, 2018 -
Trimble exec: BIM, constructible data will transform industry
Software maker Trimble is teaming up with Dutch construction company VolkerWessels to hone BIM capabilities and better leverage project data.
By Mary Tyler March • Jan. 17, 2018 -
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Careful collaboration before shovels hit dirt is key to a successful project, experts say.
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VR simulators centerpiece of Nevada training facility
The Associated Generator Contractors of America received a $200,000 government grant to help launch the center, slated to open by late spring.
By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 17, 2018 -
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Deep DiveAutomation's opportunities and threats
Despite its safety and productivity benefits, a new report indicates that automation could displace 2.7 million construction workers in the next 40 years.
By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 17, 2018 -
Shear wall testing could spur seismic code change
Structural engineers hope that building codes will allow for updated reinforced concrete standards that would help reduce rebar congestion in walls in high-seismic zones.
By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 10, 2018 -
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How new roadway material tech could help save infrastructure
Scientists in Switzerland and the Netherlands are developing new technologies to replace traditional roadway materials with self-healing asphalt.
By Mary Tyler March • Jan. 10, 2018 -
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Researchers developing double-pane solar windows
Employing two types of quantum dots, the windows will efficiently generate electricity.
By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 10, 2018 -
Vancouver, Canada greenlights 19-story mass timber tower
When complete, the condominium high-rise will be the tallest hybrid mass timber building in North America.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 10, 2018 -
Sponsored by KyoceraWorld of Concrete 2018: Kyocera – The leader in rugged mobile solutions
With field conditions always testing equipment durability, it is imperative to have a mobile solution that can withstand the elements while giving workers a competitive advantage.
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Resiliency at center of $1.5B Seaport San Diego design
Sea-level rise and potential seismic activity are two of the factors influencing the project's design.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 8, 2018 -
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Deep Dive8 construction trends to watch in 2018
After a robust 2017, construction companies are expecting more of the same this year. Here are the strengths and challenges they face in the year ahead.
By Kim Slowey , Mary Tyler March , Laurie Cowin • Jan. 8, 2018 -
Katerra reportedly seeking $200M in new funding
The turnkey modular startup, now entering its third year, reached $2.5 billion in valuation in 2017.
By Mary Tyler March • Jan. 3, 2018 -
AI helping reduce worker wear-and-tear injuries
Researchers are developing sensor suits to encourage trainees to modify movements to reduce body strain.
By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 3, 2018 -
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Smart building tech yields utility savings up to 18%
The study, which examined office and retail space, hotels and hospitals, found each segment has significant differences in smart technology adoption.
By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 3, 2018 -
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Construction by the numbers in 2017
As the year ends, we take a look at some of the key numbers that defined the industry throughout the past 365 days.
By Laurie Cowin • Dec. 26, 2017 -
$570M Seattle high rise 'game changer' in seismic and wind resistance
The 58-story Rainier Square Tower, which will forego the usual concrete core, also will be faster and more cost-efficient to build.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 22, 2017 -
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Hyperloop reaches new high speed record
Ultra-high-speed rail projects have dominated part of the conversation around infrastructure for much of the past year.
By Mary Tyler March • Dec. 20, 2017 -
Polystyrene concrete blocks offer lightweight alternative to traditional concrete
The blocks can reduce required labor for constructing masonry walls while increasing the speed at which they're built.
By Laurie Cowin • Dec. 20, 2017 -
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Smart city tech campus planned for Greenville, SC
The campus will expand upon an existing aviation-focused facility.
By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 20, 2017 -
Oracle to buy Aconex for $1.2B
The acquisition of the cloud-based construction management software company will bolster Oracle's cloud offerings for its construction industry customers.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 19, 2017 -
Facebook to build two massive data centers in Oregon
As the industry shifts to more colocated data centers, the size of and investment in those developments continues to grow.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 15, 2017 -
Deep Dive
BIM cuts costs, but there is no US standard in sight
While other nations and some U.S. localities have BIM mandates, the country, as a whole, faces challenges reaching a single comprehensive standard.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 14, 2017 -
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Report: Tech tools increase onsite safety
A Dodge Data & Analytics study shows investment in safety has positively impacted project budgets, schedules, quality and ability to contract new work.
By Laurie Cowin • Dec. 14, 2017 -
This rock-like aggregate is made from recycled post-consumer glass
Foamed glass aggregate weighs 85% less than stone, has insulating qualities and can be used for road building and bridge abutments.
By Laurie Cowin • Dec. 13, 2017 -
Emily Peiffer
VR/AR spending to double each year through 2021
An International Data Corp. forecast projects that spending on augmented and virtual reality will grow from $9.1 billion this year to $17.8 billion in 2018.
By Laurie Cowin • Dec. 13, 2017
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