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Sponsored by Kyocera
World 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.
Jan. 10, 2018 -
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 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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As construction technology continues to evolve, here’s what savvy contractors need to know.
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Deep Dive
8 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 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
NVIDIA, Komatsu partnership adds drones, AI to the jobsite
The arrangement allows drones to collect and analyze data that could help streamline operations while increasing worker safety.
By Mary Tyler March • Dec. 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
8 smart apps for the construction industry
These useful apps can help contractors streamline and effectively manage jobsite and business operations.
By Laurie Cowin • Dec. 13, 2017 -
Research group developing specialized robots for construction
The technology aims to automate onsite construction tasks like stacking materials in nonstandard arrangements.
By Mary Tyler March • Dec. 6, 2017 -
Architects test mass timber systems for high-rise construction
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill found that using a hybrid of steel, timber and concrete on projects can often be less expensive and more sustainable.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 6, 2017 -
Can 3-D printing boost turbine tower heights?
RCAM Technologies won a $1.25 million grant to develop and test 3-D printing technology so that ultra-tall concrete turbine towers can be made onsite.
By Laurie Cowin • Dec. 6, 2017 -
Sponsored by Cadsoft
Show me the money: Accurate virtual take-offs
Technological advancements in the construction industry have eased the common headaches of many during the design and renovation processes. Although this tech is readily available, one question remains: How much is it going to cost to build?
Dec. 5, 2017 -
Dive Awards
Innovator of the Year: Katerra
Using factory-based construction to automate and standardize design and construction, the firm is creating a "continuum" of services to replace the typical chain of handoffs.
By Construction Dive Staff • Dec. 4, 2017 -
Dive Awards
Rising Star: Tracy Young, PlanGrid
Young has become the face of PlanGrid and, in many ways, an emblem of the next generation of construction leaders.
By Construction Dive Staff • Dec. 4, 2017