How technology is streamlining the preconstruction process

Digital tools are creating transparency and allowing for data exchanges that reduce time and eliminate confusion and errors — and the costs associated with them.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 28, 2018

Baltimore mayor presents 5-year 'inclusive digital transformation' plan

The plan is designed to aid the city in developing a technology ecosystem that improves quality of life and "dismantles the digital divide."

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 28, 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

Survey: Small construction companies lukewarm on tech investment

More than one-third of those surveyed said they had no plan to invest in big data or cybersecurity.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 28, 2018

Report: Cities of all sizes can achieve sustainable energy solutions

The NRG report found that leading cities shared four main tactics in their efforts to boost sustainable energy: dedicated staff resources, employing unique assets, finding funding and accessing expertise.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 27, 2018

MSG and Sands plan 360-foot-tall spherical Las Vegas arena

The current design, which will feature more than 36 miles of LED lighting, could fly into trouble with the FAA due to its proximity to McCarran International Airport.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 22, 2018

Agreement to kick start feasibility study of Cleveland-Chicago hyperloop

Hyperloops and other high-speed tube systems are gaining ground in the U.S., with several proposed routes and studies underway.

By Laurie Cowin • Feb. 21, 2018

Employees think AI can improve jobs, but worry the technology will replace them

Workers want companies to be more transparent about how artificial intelligence will benefit and challenge their employment.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett and Jean Dimeo • Feb. 21, 2018

Los Angeles college district sets BIM mandate for $9.5B construction program

The district, one of only a handful of places in the U.S. to issue a BIM standard for public projects, already has saved approximately $12 million. 

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 21, 2018

Construction slated to begin on $5B Montreal automated light rail project

Canada has been a generous supporter of transportation projects. When complete, the Reseau Express Metropolitain will be the fourth-largest automated light rail line in the world.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 15, 2018

Time-saving robotic accessory could hit market within the year

Velocity Robotics claims its Autoset miter saw attachment can shave up to three days off a five- to six-week work schedule.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 14, 2018

Q&A: Prescient CEO on how tech is advancing prefab construction

Magued Eldaief says prefabrication is shortening project timelines and cutting costs, and that designs are anything but utilitarian and boxy.

By Laurie Cowin • Feb. 14, 2018

Report: Smart surfaces save cities billions through increased resilience

The Capital E report provides a cost-benefit analysis of implementing smart surface solutions, such as green roofs, solar panels, permeable pavement and reflective pavement, in three cities.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 12, 2018

These 3-D printers can print in color and with multiple materials

3-D printing has been around since the 1980s, but it hasn't made substantial inroads in the construction sector until recently.

By Laurie Cowin • Feb. 7, 2018

Trimble expands management solutions with e-Builder acquisition

Partnerships and acquisitions such as this one are becoming more common as companies team up to tackle the industry's productivity gap.

By Laurie Cowin • Feb. 7, 2018

Newark, New Jersey, mixed-use project will include 11-story wood skyscraper

Mass timber construction in the U.S. is gaining momentum as the segment increasingly produces more record-breaking projects.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 7, 2018

Maryland maglev train construction could begin as early as 2020

Maglev technology not only can drastically cut commute times, but its use is being expanded to other products, such as elevators for supertall buildings.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 6, 2018

Missouri coalition to study St. Louis–Kansas City hyperloop feasibility

Engineering firm Black and Veatch is leading the study and donating $400,000 worth of services as part of the effort.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 1, 2018

This startup wants to change construction with robots, AI

Doxel, which secured $4.5 million in funding earlier this month, is honing an autonomous robot that climbs stairs and moves along construction sites.

By Mary Tyler March • Jan. 31, 2018

These sensors can expedite jobsite evacuations

Spot-r EvacTag from Triax Technologies is yet another example of how technology is being used to enhance workplace safety.

By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 31, 2018

Minnesota using drones to scan aging bridges

The drones can hover nearby aging trusses, piers and bearings while collecting thousands of high-resolution images that are stitched into 3-D models.

By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 31, 2018

Report: 5 challenges and solutions to technology adoption in construction

With the global construction industry projected to reach $17.5 billion by 2030, an industry report charges now is the time for the engineering and construction sector to embrace technology.

By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 31, 2018

Oklahoma DOT installs railroad bridge built offsite

By building the bridge offsite and then moving it into place, agency officials said they were able to complete the installation with fewer interstate closures.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 31, 2018

'Reskilling crisis' emerging as 1.4M US jobs face technology disruption

Only 2% of workers have skills to immediately transition to new jobs, according to a World Economic Forum report.

By Naomi Eide • Jan. 24, 2018

Katerra snaps up $865M in Series D funding

The announcement comes just three weeks after reports suggested the turnkey modular builder was readying for a $200 million funding round.

By Mary Tyler March • Jan. 24, 2018

Fungus may help concrete self-repair

Research is in its early stages, and questions about how fungus will survive within concrete's harsh environment still remain.

By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 24, 2018