Stanford researchers explore 'managed retreat' for when disaster strikes

The strategy of abandoning at-risk buildings or relocating communities is most likely when the environmental risks are deemed "intolerable," according to a new report.

By Jean Thilmany • April 12, 2017

Lotte World Tower elevator takes riders 121 stories in 1 minute

New technology has today's elevators moving more efficiently than ever before, and the Seoul, South Korea, tower is just the latest example.

By Jean Thilmany • April 12, 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

There's an app for that: How new tech is changing the way we buy and sell homes

The growing use of the internet and mobile is spurring the development of tools giving consumers more power and builders new ways to move their products.

By Katy Tomasulo • April 12, 2017

UPDATE: Tesla shares new details about its rooftop solar panel system

The announcement comes as more homeowners and builders turn to photovoltaic systems to power residential units.

By Mary Tyler March • April 10, 2017

A new class of glass: How tech is making daylighting design more energy efficient

The emergence of new glazing products and improved lighting design software is encouraging project teams, and their clients, to give glass another look.

By Tim King • April 5, 2017

Bloomberg announces smart city certification

What Works Cities will mirror existing building certification programs by offering a point-based system through which cities can earn silver, gold or platinum status.

By Mary Tyler March • April 5, 2017

Report: How to balance design, health and tech considerations in LED streetlighting applications

The building design community continues to weigh the technical issues and design opportunities posed by this still-new lighting technology.

By Tim King • April 5, 2017

Researchers test heated pavement tech at IA airport

The Iowa State University team aims to improve airport safety and reduce delays caused by snow and ice. 

By Emily Peiffer • April 5, 2017

Milwaukee Bucks choose smart building partner for $524M arena

Johnson Controls will work with contractors to improve the venue's energy efficiency and security through building automation, lighting and other features.

By Emily Peiffer • April 5, 2017

Power play: How construction companies can capitalize on the renewable energy sector

Mortenson is one contractor that has successfully taken advantage of the burgeoning wind, solar and energy storage markets.

By Kim Slowey • April 4, 2017

Procore unveils Construction OS project data platform

The cloud-based construction management company aims to integrate and store all project information in one place.

By Emily Peiffer • March 29, 2017

Brookfield asks 4 architecture firms to create office of the future

Given a budget but no client, the architects were tasked with designing a workspace that considered contemporary work styles and technology.

By Hallie Busta • March 29, 2017

PlanIT Impact launches cloud-based building-performance assessment tool

The initiative makes public data available for energy modeling while opening the cost and resource consumption software to more users.

By Hallie Busta • March 29, 2017

Q&A: Former Autodesk CEO Carol Bartz on the past, present and future of construction tech

As the AEC software giant grows and the industry embraces mobile, smaller third-party providers will continue to play a critical role.

By Hallie Busta • March 29, 2017

Lennar plans 180 homes in solar-powered master-planned community

Located in southwest Florida, Babcock Ranch will be powered by an onsite, 443-acre photovoltaic system.

By Mary Tyler March • March 28, 2017

Drones in construction: Everything you need to know

From legal considerations to companies taking off in the space, we rounded up all the drone-related resources a construction company might need.

By Construction Dive Staff • March 27, 2017

5 steps to adding drones to construction operations

Before a company can take flight, it must consider several factors to mitigate risk and ensure optimal performance of its UAV program.

By Emily Peiffer • March 27, 2017

18 drone companies taking off in construction

These firms are providing the hardware and software shaping the job site.

By Chris Wood • March 27, 2017

Drone law: How new rules and evolving tech are changing the path of UAVs in construction

The Federal Aviation Administration's final rules for small commercial drones will likely pave the way for additional rulemaking and a more streamlined use process.

By Hallie Busta • March 27, 2017

From liftoff to landing: Drones by the numbers

Here are the facts and figures you need to know when it comes to drone use in the construction industry.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta , Mary Tyler March • March 27, 2017

Top trends shaping drone use on the job site

As UAVs become a more integral part of the construction industry, companies are finding ways to lower costs and improve efficiency.

By Mary Tyler March • March 27, 2017

Learning to fly: A primer on drones in construction

From getting licensed to crunching aerial imagery data, here’s everything you need to know about UAVs in the AEC industry.

By Chris Wood • March 27, 2017

FAA: Commercial drones in use could soar to 1.6M by 2021

Out of all industries, the construction and industrial sector has a 26% share of current commercial drone uses, second only to aerial photography.

By Kim Slowey • March 23, 2017

Wired up: CA electrical engineer selectively plugs into job site tech

For one small business, project management and mobile tools score high, but paper prevails when it comes to keeping track of project details.

By Chris Wood • March 22, 2017

Minnesota DOT leveraging vibration data to monitor bridge defects

The smart bridge sensors track how the structures bend and shift from the effects of traffic, wind and temperature fluctuations.

By Chris Wood • March 22, 2017