Technology: Page 69
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Tishman Speyer uses VR, 3-D models to help sell new condos
The Lumina project in San Francisco leverages Decorist technology to allow potential buyers to see interior design options virtually.
By Emily Peiffer • June 14, 2017 -
RI issues RFI for connected, autonomous vehicle tech
The Ocean State joins a growing group of states that are exploring smart highways and making other improvements to ready their roads for driverless cars.
By Mary Tyler March • June 14, 2017 -
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TrendlineConstruction Technology
As construction technology continues to evolve, here’s what savvy contractors need to know.
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Seattle builder makes smart homes standard
Quadrant Homes joins a growing group of builders bringing the Internet of Things into their homes as smartphone usage continues to grow across the U.S.
By Hallie Busta • June 13, 2017 -
WeWork buys FieldLens to help manage construction operations
The coworking space provider has grown its digital and construction competencies through acquisitions as bigger clients request larger offices.
By Hallie Busta • June 7, 2017 -
A new device to spot potholes could help cities fix them faster
Technology is a critical part of improving America’s deteriorating infrastructure, but uptake will be driven by funding — a topic currently in the spotlight.
By Hallie Busta • June 7, 2017 -
Dutch company 3-D prints drone research lab in Dubai
It took approximately three weeks to complete the 1,804-square-foot project, which designers tout as the world's first 3-D printed laboratory.
By Emily Peiffer • June 7, 2017 -
Dewalt's new Wi-Fi mesh network could help smart job sites scale
The toolmaker teased the rollout of a broader IoT platform as well, following the expansion of its smart tools inventory management system.
By Hallie Busta • June 7, 2017 -
FullStack raises $6M as modular builds momentum
The emerging construction method is gaining traction in the market, catching the eyes of investors, in part, for its ability to streamline project schedules.
By Hallie Busta • June 7, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Seeing the light: How office designers are finding ways to boost productivity
From layout to lighting, employers are revamping their workspaces to improve employee productivity, encourage collaboration and attract top talent.
By Kim Slowey • June 7, 2017 -
Opinion
3 reasons the commercial buildings market is ready for AI
One expert explores the shifts in the market that are positioning artificial intelligence to transform building management.
By Casey Talon • June 2, 2017 -
Rising global temperatures require new building strategies
A new paper calls on engineers to continue to press for resilient building design that considers both current and future climate conditions.
By Hallie Busta • May 31, 2017 -
Smart buildings market prepares to take off
Factors including the cost of smart building systems and the process of keeping them secure could challenge growth in the sector.
By Hallie Busta • May 31, 2017 -
Forward Labs emerges to challenge Tesla in solar roofing
The market is heating up for building-integrated rooftop photovoltaics that emulate high-end materials like slate and metal.
By Katy Tomasulo • May 31, 2017 -
OfferPad joins Zillow's new Instant Offers service
The internet is playing an increasingly important role in the home search and sales process.
By Katy Tomasulo • May 30, 2017 -
PlanGrid takes job-site reporting to the cloud with launch of Field Reports
The new mobile and desktop app allows crews to file and update a host of reports, including custom forms, from their mobile devices.
By Hallie Busta • May 30, 2017 -
TX developer uses blockchain to finance community construction
Digital asset technology is growing in use across industries as a way to facilitate and track business transactions.
By Katy Tomasulo • May 26, 2017 -
Better Buildings Initiative reaches $1.9B in total energy, cost savings
Organizations that have signed on to the U.S. Department of Energy program are on track to reduce their energy consumption by 20% by 2020.
By Mary Tyler March • May 24, 2017 -
FHWA delays enforcement of highway greenhouse gas emissions rule
Opponents of the Obama-era regulation, including the AGC, said it extended beyond the authority established in previous infrastructure funding bills.
By Emily Peiffer • May 24, 2017 -
Study: BIM use picking up steam for infrastructure projects
The technology's growing prevalence among horizontal construction companies follows BIM's rise to become a dominating force in vertical building.
By Emily Peiffer • May 24, 2017 -
AECOM teams up with Chinese 3-D printing company WinSun
Use of the fabrication method is expanding from being a way to create components on-demand to a means of quickly constructing entire buildings.
By Hallie Busta • May 24, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Mass timber 101: Understanding the emerging building type
Tall wood building is gaining traction in the U.S., and a possible code update could soon take it to new heights, says Perkins+Will's Building Technology Lab director.
By Hallie Busta • May 24, 2017 -
Harvard to give 1920s house a green overhaul
HouseZero, a project of the university's Center for Green Buildings and Cities, wants to show the potential for existing homes to be upgraded for energy efficiency.
By Katy Tomasulo • May 24, 2017 -
Deep Dive
A push for prefab: Why offsite construction methods are moving to the mainstream
Growing interest among large corporate owners is helping to legitimize the small but growing segment of the industry.
By Kim Slowey • May 18, 2017 -
Parrot launches drone division targeting construction, agriculture
The new business segment will offer hardware options from $1,000 to $5,000 — a middle ground between its current low-end and high-end offerings.
By Emily Peiffer • May 17, 2017 -
Thyssenkrupp proposes net-zero energy elevator concept
As buildings get taller, vertical transportation tech is in a race to keep up, and the German elevator maker's latest news combines operational and energy efficiency.
By Mary Tyler March • May 17, 2017
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