Technology: Page 61


  • 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
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    Construction Technology

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

    By Construction Dive staff
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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 , 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 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 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 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 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 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 Dec. 13, 2017
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    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 Dec. 13, 2017
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    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 Dec. 13, 2017
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    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 Dec. 6, 2017
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    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
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    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