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Caterpillar plans to scale up autonomous truck fleet
The equipment maker's move is a likely catalyst for self-driving vehicles to make their entrance on construction sites in the coming years.
By Mary Tyler March • Sept. 20, 2017 -
McCarthy and PrecisionHawk partner on drone analysis software
The contractor will use the drone software maker’s platform to create 3-D and 4-D models for productivity tracking, site surveying, schedule management and more.
By Hallie Busta • Sept. 20, 2017 -
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Downtown Atlanta adds a 2.3-mile stretch of smart road
The $3 million project uses adaptive traffic signals, high-definition video and technology that gives emergency vehicles priority to improve traffic flow.
By Hallie Busta • Sept. 20, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How PCL's PartsLab Revit plug-in aims to increase productivity
The free BIM tool makes it easier to track changes to a building's design during the construction process.
By Mary Tyler March • Sept. 20, 2017 -
Senators introduce measure to spur transit innovation
The bill is modeled after the Obama-era Smart City Challenge, which rewarded communities for breaking new ground in transportation.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 19, 2017 -
NYC mayor targets large buildings in proposed efficiency program
If approved, the program would require more than 14,000 buildings in the city to make significant retrofits by 2030.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 19, 2017 -
Hyperloop One names 4 potential US routes
The company will allocate resources to 10 teams worldwide to find the top three commercially viable routes, with the goal of having them operational by 2021.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 18, 2017 -
Why supertall towers have super-fast elevators
Even if the heights of the latest showpiece towers seem unnecessary, the restrictions they place on building systems have driven improvements in efficiency.
By Hallie Busta • Sept. 13, 2017 -
Intel's Insight drone services platform could improve field data analysis
The cloud-based software, which can detect changes occurring between inspection rounds, represents continued development of the emerging technology.
By Mary Tyler March • Sept. 13, 2017 -
The Mercedes-Benz Stadium's oculus roof could open Sunday
Further adjustments are needed to speed up the opening process from the hour or more it currently takes to the intended 12 minutes.
By Hallie Busta • Sept. 13, 2017 -
How autonomous vehicles use simulations to prepare for the real world
Companies like Google's parent Alphabet are building out digital scenarios featuring the same distractions and adverse conditions found on typical roads.
By Mary Tyler March • Sept. 13, 2017 -
USDOT announces voluntary rules for self-driving cars
The release marks another step forward in the push to accelerate CAV development.
By Mary Tyler March • Sept. 12, 2017 -
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Attention to detail from the deck-up in California's wine country
The E&J Gallo Winery needed a roof that would perform year after year through the intense California sun, heat and dust.
Sept. 12, 2017 -
Tall buildings group to study high-rise fires in wake of Grenfell inferno
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat will look at tall-building facades and related fires in the hopes of developing new prevention solutions.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 7, 2017 -
IA DOT tests novel piers for Mississippi River bridge crossing
The Y-shaped structures use intersecting steel and concrete, which pushed the project team to make a mockup to check performance.
By Hallie Busta • Sept. 6, 2017 -
After Harvey, drones take flight over Houston
How the emerging technology performs during recovery and rebuilding efforts could have a significant impact on its long-term uptake.
By Hallie Busta • Sept. 6, 2017 -
House approves bill to speed autonomous vehicle development
A bipartisan Senate group is planning similar legislation, and it's likely the two bills will come to a head over issues like job creation and safety.
By Hallie Busta • Sept. 6, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How a simple material solution made for a breezy lakefront retreat
The project team for this Lake|Flato design needed an economical and durable solution for its exterior stairs and walkways that offered privacy and fresh air.
By Debbie Reslock • Sept. 6, 2017 -
CA adds Samsung to list of companies testing self-driving cars
The electronics maker will participate in the state's Autonomous Vehicle Tester Program, though it has no plans yet to become a full-fledged automaker.
By Mary Tyler March • Sept. 6, 2017 -
Officials say Oroville Dam's design and construction caused spillway failure
The state likely could have found faults in the spillway if dam managers had used contemporary engineering standards to inspect the 50-year-old structure.
By Mary Tyler March • Sept. 6, 2017 -
New Jersey regulators to study impacts of widespread EV adoption
State regulators want to examine what infrastructure developments can be expected in the coming years, as well as what goals should be established.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 31, 2017 -
Advocates push feds to speed up autonomous vehicle legislation
The road to widespread adoption of connected and autonomous vehicle technology could be smoothed with a consistent set of federal rules.
By Hallie Busta • Aug. 30, 2017 -
WI's largest rooftop solar array nears completion
It won't be the biggest for long with two similar installations underway in the state.
By Hallie Busta • Aug. 30, 2017 -
Construction underway on Virginia Tech's drone cage
The enclosure will allow students and researchers to test drone hardware and software in outdoor weather conditions with less regulatory oversight.
By Mary Tyler March • Aug. 30, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How better design can make public buildings safer
For community spaces and government projects alike, the biggest challenge to secure design today is not to make it look too obvious.
By Jean Thilmany • Aug. 30, 2017
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