Technology: Page 64


  • University researchers engineer seismic-resistant concrete

    Similar to steel's molecular make-up, walls coated with the material were able to stand up to simulations reaching a 9.1 magnitude on the Richter scale.

    By Oct. 18, 2017
  • Autodesk invests in Project Frog to bolster prefab market

    The prefabrication market is poised for significant growth in the coming years, with this collaboration signaling a step toward streamlining the market end to end.

    By Oct. 17, 2017
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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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    Hyperloop One rebrands after Virgin investment

    The company will now push for a global presence with the backing of Virgin Group founder Richard Branson.

    By Kim Slowey • Oct. 13, 2017
  • Arizona State University's new science building will conserve energy, water and carbon

    Phoenix-based architecture firm Studio Ma designed the net-zero energy building, which will feature an air-purifying atrium biome.

    By Oct. 11, 2017
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    Another round: How con-tech companies are winning over investors and contractors

    The makers of the latest workflow tools and field hardware faced a tough sell early on, but have since seen interest grow.

    By Hallie Busta • Oct. 11, 2017
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    A new tool could help contractors avoid lawsuits

    Intraspexion, a document and email search software, aims to flag risky language that could lead to legal trouble later on.

    By Kim Slowey • Oct. 11, 2017
  • Precast segment construction underway for $803M TX bridge

    The joint venture of Flatiron/Dragados is casting eight segments a day, and it will take up to three years to produce all 2,600 needed for the new span.

    By Kim Slowey • Oct. 10, 2017
  • Bloomberg's new European HQ gets high marks for sustainability

    It achieved the highest-ever BREEAM design-stage score for an office project, making it one of the most sustainable buildings of its type in the world.

    By Kim Slowey • Oct. 9, 2017
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    Benefits of BIM for residential

    Many feel the benefits of using a BIM model are purely for marketing, but taking a more thoughtful look at a BIM model will reveal the many practical business reasons to adopt it for residential construction.

    Oct. 9, 2017
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    McCarthy partners with Procore for operations management

    More such partnerships are likely among contractors and software as a service providers as the former get more comfortable using cloud-based applications. 

    By Hallie Busta • Oct. 9, 2017
  • Facebook to build $1B data center in VA

    The social media giant is expected to receive $19 million in tax breaks from the state through 2035 for its investment.

    By Mary Tyler March • Oct. 6, 2017
  • Senate to discuss self-driving vehicle legislation

    The unanimously approved bipartisan bill closely follows similar legislation approved by the House in September.

    By Mary Tyler March • Oct. 5, 2017
  • MIT researchers are testing new concrete mixes

    Their goal is to determine how locally sourced additives can impact the material's strength in a way that can inform product specification on full-scale projects.

    By Hallie Busta • Oct. 4, 2017
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    Today's roads can't handle today's climate conditions

    Using asphalt even one grade short of what would be necessary based on current temperature conditions could cut years off a road's lifespan, a new study found.

    By Hallie Busta • Oct. 4, 2017
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    Report: More homebuilders turn to green construction

    Environmentally friendly products are becoming more widely available and affordable, while owner demand for sustainable spaces is ticking up.

    By Mary Tyler March • Oct. 4, 2017
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    MO P3 is vying for a Hyperloop One route

    The company has not indicated it is considering a route there, but the state hopes the move to secure public and private support puts it in contention.

    By Mary Tyler March • Oct. 4, 2017
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    How technology is redrawing the line between design and construction

    The latest digital tools and software have given contractors a unique role in the design process.

    By Kim Slowey • Oct. 3, 2017
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    3 ways today's research will improve bridges of the future

    New materials, novel construction techniques and advanced data capture are just a few of the tactics engineers today are using to increase bridges' lifespans.

    By Hallie Busta • Sept. 27, 2017
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    How drones handle Irma and Harvey recovery will impact their long-term prospects

    The Federal Aviation Administration green-lighted hundreds of approvals for state, local and federal agencies to use small UAVs for damage assessment.

    By Mary Tyler March • Sept. 27, 2017
  • Modular builder Katerra plans mass-timber plant

    The move aims to help scale production of CLT and could see the multifamily builder entering new categories, such as hospitality and retail.

    By Hallie Busta • Sept. 27, 2017
  • This concept timber tower would filter water in NYC

    The tower's lattice structure is made up of a glulam helix, a structural steel core, a transparent PVC skin and a concrete base and stabilizing cables.

    By Hallie Busta • Sept. 27, 2017
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    How infrastructure can improve mass evacuations

    The quality of highways, services and communications at the state and local levels can determine how efficient and effective a large-scale exodus can be.

    By Kim Slowey • Sept. 26, 2017
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    Hyperloop One's $85M investment raises valuation to $700M

    The company still faces challenges from the hefty cost and difficult nature of acquiring land, as well as growing competition to develop the new transit type.

    By Kim Slowey • Sept. 25, 2017
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    A missing link: Connecting construction sites to the cloud

    Contractors are trading fax machines and overnight couriers for real-time communication technology, raising new questions about access and security.

    By Kim Slowey • Sept. 21, 2017
  • Con-tech investors put $2.3M into prefab startup ManufactOn

    The investment community is growing its stake in construction software, particularly where workflow management is concerned.

    By Hallie Busta • Sept. 20, 2017