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 Laurie Cowin • 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 Laurie Cowin • 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

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 Laurie Cowin • Oct. 11, 2017

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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