Material made from desert sand matches concrete's strength

The developers claim the material is nontoxic and can decompose naturally or be remolded and used in a later project.

By Laurie Cowin • April 4, 2018

BIM to aid in Eiffel Tower makeover

Not only will BIM help coordinate schedules and budgets, but its simulation abilities may help Paris better understand and prepare for potential threats.

By Laurie Cowin • April 4, 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

Why construction companies should embrace technology

Technology can improve jobsite safety, attract millennials, efficiently manage projects and help firms stay ahead of competitors, writes Lauren Brookes.

By Lauren Brookes • April 4, 2018

Washington reveals 'smart' features of $2B Seattle tunnel

The features, including a 300-plus camera incident-detection system, aim to keep motorists safe and traffic flowing.

By Kim Slowey • March 29, 2018

Komatsu orders 1,000 drones to aid with robotic earth moving

While gaining popularity, drones are just one component of increasingly smart and connected jobsites.

By Laurie Cowin • March 28, 2018

Q&A: Fieldwire CEO discusses tech's value to the onsite worker

With the explosion of smartphones and associated technologies, Yves Frinault says construction laborers will realize productivity gains.

By Laurie Cowin • March 28, 2018

Thyssenkrupp opens high-tech, 31-story facility

The tower features two elevators, one which can reach speeds of up to 40 mph and another that uses the world's first ropeless elevator system.

By Mary Tyler March • March 28, 2018

Scientists develop method to print in 3-D with liquid

The material could be used to construct liquid electronics that power flexible, stretchable devices.

By Laurie Cowin • March 28, 2018

How technology is disrupting the construction industry

As one of the least digitized industries, construction companies see the potential for the adoption of new and innovative technologies. 

March 27, 2018

Wood nanocrystals in a California bridge could change how concrete is made

The nanocrystals are expected to strengthen concrete and decrease the need to use as much of the material.

By Mary Tyler March • March 21, 2018

PlanGrid doubles down on Dropbox partnership

The move aims to increase ease of collaboration and efficiency among project stakeholders through better-connected technology.

By Mary Tyler March • March 21, 2018

Penn State, United Nations partner to increase sustainable building worldwide

As part of the Global Building Network, the two intend to provide frameworks for and education about better building practices.  

By Laurie Cowin • March 21, 2018

Suffolk's Smart Lab helps clients visualize projects

The 3-D virtual environment lets clients "see" projects before they are built, and can measure project progress and maximize efficiencies among trade partners.

By Laurie Cowin • March 21, 2018

Building in 2018 with smart technology

With the cost of materials rising to their highest price in more than 5 years, construction companies are looking for news ways to adapt to changing times.   

March 21, 2018

Serious Labs debuts aerial virtual reality training simulator

The technology includes various scenarios for scissor and boom lifts and will provide feedback about the operator's performance.

By Laurie Cowin • March 14, 2018

Employers need a digital culture, not just digital tools, to compete

Results from a Microsoft survey indicate that, without the right cultural mindset, new tech tools may cause conflict rather than enable innovation.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 14, 2018

Treated wood's strength is comparable to carbon fiber

The wood, which is lighter yet stronger than steel, is the latest in a string of innovations seeking to enhance traditional building materials.

By Laurie Cowin • March 14, 2018

Augmented reality glasses enhance reality with sound

With the augmented/virtual reality market projected to grow dramatically during the next four years, the technology is rapidly evolving for the construction industry.

By Laurie Cowin • March 14, 2018

Zero-energy buildings see big boost

Solar panels, efficient heat pumps, radiant cooling systems and techniques that improve building envelopes all contribute to green building's continuing rise.

By Laurie Cowin • March 14, 2018

Amazon HQ2 'losers' use bid process as learning experience

Some cities already plan to reuse bid materials, while many agree that the bidding process alone set them up well for future competitions.

By Chris Teale • March 14, 2018

Build smarter with the construction industry's foundational tools

The construction industry can feel fragmented, but integrated technology can drastically decrease logistical downtime on the job site.

March 14, 2018

4 tips for using smart tech in construction

Smart technology tools can save both man-hours and headaches, from bidding all the way to completion. 

March 8, 2018

Katerra plans major US factory expansion

Katerra's buildouts this year will be conventional wood panel and truss factories, and potentially another mass timber plant in the Southeast.

By Mary Tyler March • March 7, 2018

Rugged smartphone boasts high-tech features

The phone, which includes a thermal camera, an air sensor and a laser measurer, is indicative of the industry's growing adoption of technology.

By Laurie Cowin • March 7, 2018

Operators can control this Samsung drone with their eyes

As commercial drone use rises, the sophisticated technologies, applications and regulations around them also escalate.

By Laurie Cowin • March 7, 2018