Location data will change decision-making in cities

If cities can successfully navigate privacy concerns, location data sourced from citizens and residents could revolutionize how we build.

By Jackie Snow • Aug. 3, 2017

Checking in on Columbus, OH a year after Smart City Challenge

Ohio's capital city might not have glitzy projects to show off — but that doesn't mean officials there aren't working to become a model smart city.

By Jackie Snow • Aug. 2, 2017

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

By Construction Dive staff

University of Michigan to build $800K outdoor drone test lab

A netted enclosure will let researchers test the technology with fewer restrictions as more companies, institutions and municipalities take to the skies.

By Hallie Busta • Aug. 2, 2017

Q&A: 3DR CEO Chris Anderson on the future of drones in construction

We talked with the head of the drone AEC software maker about the role of aerial scanning on the job site and what construction firms are doing right with the tech.

By Mary Tyler March • Aug. 2, 2017

3DR partners with DJI to launch drone operations platform

The company's Site Scan surveying technology will now be available for use with DJI drones, opening the software to a wider market.

By Mary Tyler March • Aug. 1, 2017

Con-tech investors focus on field productivity

Funding for construction technology startups is on the rise, with most of those businesses focused on the job site, according to a new report from McKinsey.

By Mary Tyler March • July 31, 2017

Q&A: When talking green, GO Logic leads with design

Matthew O'Malia, partner at the Maine-based Passive House design-build firm, explains their approach to low-energy design and where the movement is headed.

By Hallie Busta • July 28, 2017

TBM Angeli finishes first tunnel for $1.7B Los Angeles rail project

Crews will now take apart the machine and ready it to begin boring a second tunnel for the rail extension project this fall.

By Kim Slowey • July 27, 2017

Architecture firms falling short of 2030 carbon reduction goals

An industry-wide push to reduce greenhouse gasses associated with building is facing technological and political hurdles.

By Hallie Busta • July 26, 2017

5 trends shaping the future of offsite construction

Expect to see more hybrid construction projects that incorporate factory-based building as the method slowly gains broader acceptance in the market.

By Mary Tyler March • July 24, 2017

Case study: How Turner used offsite to span a busy road — in the middle of the night

One exec explains how the emerging method was used to build a three-story structure over New York City's FDR Drive.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • July 24, 2017

3 offsite housing companies to watch

Factory-based building is on the rise, and housing is one major testing ground. Here, we showcase applications in volume building, multifamily and low-energy design.

By Hallie Busta • July 24, 2017

WSP, Texas A&M partner to research transportation tech

The initiative will also train students in the latest traffic and connected and automated vehicle technology.

By Kim Slowey • July 24, 2017

Elon Musk says government gave 'verbal' OK to NYC–DC hyperloop

White House officials confirmed they have been in talks with Musk's tunnel-boring company about the project, but costs and a timeline have not yet been revealed.

By Kim Slowey • July 21, 2017

Developers propose $1B suburban Chicago technology park

The first phase of the project would include four spec office buildings totaling 500,000 square feet.

By Kim Slowey • July 21, 2017

House panel unanimously approves self-driving car measure

The bill would enable thousands of autonomous vehicles to take to the roads as federal regulators work out comprehensive safety guidelines.

By Kim Slowey • July 21, 2017

The challenge of keeping clean rooms clean

Humans are the biggest variable to maintaining the stringent air quality levels required for this kind of space, during and after construction.

By Kim Slowey • July 20, 2017

Autodesk part of Smartvid.io's $7M Series A funding round

Smartvid.io now has access to the tech giant's construction image files to help hone its image-recognition software.

By Hallie Busta • July 19, 2017

As smart tech grows, builders are pre-wiring homes for Wi-Fi

From mobile phones to digital doorbells, the rise of smart devices is seeing wireless internet service brought into home setup packages just like another utility.

By Joe Dyton • July 19, 2017

South Miami mandates rooftop solar for new homes

The Florida city is the fifth nationwide to require private homes to include photovoltaic technology.

By Mary Tyler March • July 19, 2017

FL Turnpike breaks ground on test track for smart highway tech

The 400-acre SunTrax site will explore new high-speed tolling and systems for vehicle-to-infrastructure and vehicle-to-vehicle communications.

By Mary Tyler March • July 19, 2017

Hyperloop One succeeds at first full-system test

The hyperloop competitive landscape is heating up. In its latest test, the sled achieved a speed of 70 mph in a little more than five seconds.

By Kim Slowey • July 17, 2017

As Amazon expands services, real estate could come into play

A placeholder page for a real estate agent referrals business recently appeared on the e-commerce giant's website, raising plenty of speculation.

By Joe Dyton • July 14, 2017

Solar installation faces challenges ahead of projected growth

The rooftop solar market will contract for the first time in 16 years as installers adapt business models, driving a rebound that will see more owners adopt PVs.

By Joe Dyton • July 13, 2017

US researchers are trying to recreate Ancient Roman concrete

The mix of volcanic ash and seawater led to the formation of crystals that strengthened the material, which could bring durability to today's infrastructure.

By Hallie Busta • July 12, 2017