Is the renewed push for high-speed maglev trains in the US realistic?

America has flirted with plans for magnetic levitation trains for decades, but they haven't yet come to fruition. Now, some developers think cities are ready.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 25, 2017

IA turns gathered bridge data into visualization tool

The interactive map displays the conditions of each of the state's 24,140 structures and could help stakeholders petition for necessary repairs.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 25, 2017

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

By Construction Dive staff

World's first 3-D printed concrete bridge opens to public

Intended for cyclists, it took three months to print out the 26-foot-long bridge's approximately 800 layers of reinforced, pre-stressed concrete material.

By Mary Tyler March • Oct. 25, 2017

Could organic waste be used for construction materials?

Global engineering firm Arup found repurposing such waste could help reduce the more than 534 million tons of waste the construction industry produces each year.

By Laurie Cowin • Oct. 25, 2017

Is this autonomous tractor the future of construction?

Built Robotics is testing a self-driving vehicle that can excavate holes for building foundations at the same rate as human workers — and up to 24 hours per day.

By Mary Tyler March • Oct. 23, 2017

Illinois Innovation Network anchors two Chicago developments

The projects will add new research and development space to the city's downtown, with the goal of helping Illinois become an innovation hub.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 23, 2017

White House set to ease drone regulations

A soon-to-be-released program could allow local communities to independently oversee drones flying below 200 feet, sources told The Wall Street Journal.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 20, 2017

Technology advancements that keep you connected to your driver

Connectivity in construction vehicles can help fleet managers remedy small issues before they become major problems.

Oct. 19, 2017

Skyward can now grant instant access to airspace for commercial drone operators

That permission, given through the FAA, will commence this fall, starting with airports in Cincinnati; Reno, NV; San Jose, CA; and Lincoln, NE.

By Mary Tyler March • Oct. 18, 2017

Self-driving cars could ease congestion, add to urban sprawl

Smoother driving patterns and steadier speeds would reduce traffic time and pollution, despite putting more vehicles on the road.

By Laurie Cowin • Oct. 18, 2017

Amazon's time has come: what you need to know about the HQ2 bids

We take a look at our latest coverage on the search for Amazon's second North American headquarters.

By Mary Tyler March • Oct. 18, 2017

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

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