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St. Patrick's Cathedral moves to geothermal for temperature control
The upgrade to the New York cathedral's heating and cooling system is just one of several updates bringing the landmark's amenities up to 21st century standards.
By Chris Wood • March 15, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Reality check: What's next for AR technology in construction
User experience is paramount for the augmented reality space, as smart devices enable long-distance machine control and BIM integration.
By Chris Wood • March 15, 2017 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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As construction technology continues to evolve, here’s what savvy contractors need to know.
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This amphibious robot can crawl through pipes to collect data
The product from HiBot can analyze pipe-wall thickness, flow rates and ambient soil and weather conditions to grade pipe infrastructure.
By Chris Wood • March 15, 2017 -
HI developer breaks ground on off-grid housing community
The project will feature energy efficiency as one of the hallmarks of its design — a trend that is growing in popularity with builders and homeowners.
By Sean Barry • March 15, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The top 5 tech trends at ConExpo 2017
Telematics, additive manufacturing and drones were the talk of the construction industry's largest trade show in Las Vegas last week.
By Chris Wood • March 15, 2017 -
Gramercy District's 8-acre addition to open a year ahead of development schedule
The $500 million complex in Ashburn, VA, has absorbed adjacent commercial and retail space, which will allow 22 City Link to begin leasing earlier than expected.
By Kim Slowey • March 14, 2017 -
More millennials take up tech for home search, purchase
Although younger buyers are more likely to use online tools to start their mortgage application, one in three finish the process in person.
By Hallie Busta • March 13, 2017 -
From thin air: 3-D printer cranks out a house in 24 hours
Concept projects like Apis Cor's show how additive manufacturing technology could be a game-changer for large-scale construction in the future.
By Chris Wood • March 8, 2017 -
Architects, chemists spar over antimicrobial building products
A recent white paper from Perkins+Will challenged the wellness-related claims of manufacturers using such coatings for surface and other finish materials.
By Chris Wood • March 8, 2017 -
$90M prefab tech hub set to open at the University of Maryland
Offsite modular construction was used to meet a tight schedule and expand material options for the project's thermal curtainwall.
By Chris Wood • March 8, 2017 -
Losing its luster: Golden Gate Bridge turns to surface-plate replacement
The zinc-based paint used on the bridge can't keep up with the San Francisco Bay Area's rate of salt and fog corrosion.
By Chris Wood • March 8, 2017 -
Deep Dive
A foot in the door: Danielle Dy Buncio on improving diversity by starting in schools
The CEO and president of Chicago-based VIATechnik explains the connection between employing workers with varied backgrounds and industry innovation.
By Mary Tyler March • March 8, 2017 -
Deep Dive
BIM beats paper: How digital construction data management is becoming status quo
Mobile devices and the need to network disparate databases will both hasten the technology's adoption as the de facto construction management platform.
By Chris Wood • March 8, 2017 -
VA considers energy-efficiency update to residential building code
Homebuilders are pushing back on the move to change the state's model code for new residential construction.
By Sean Barry • March 8, 2017 -
Survey: One in 10 households opt in for smart-home technology
The rise of millennial renters and an uptick in builders eyeing the Internet of Things could be a boon for the emerging segment, according to Gartner.
By Mary Tyler March • March 7, 2017 -
PulteGroup rolls out virtual reality headsets to help buyers visualize their homes
The builder hopes the ability to experience the plan before construction starts will make buyers at two communities more comfortable with their investment.
By Sean Barry • March 6, 2017 -
Virtual reality kit visualizes safer living space for those with dementia
VR-empowered design for care facilities is expected to reduce construction costs by offering more insight during the design phase.
By Chris Wood • March 1, 2017 -
John Deere, LHP to launch single-source telematics platform
The mixed-fleet telemetry solution would collect and crunch data from all makes and models of equipment to streamline capture.
By Chris Wood • March 1, 2017 -
$250M tech hub planned for NYC's Union Square
The 258,000-square-foot project will create 800 construction jobs and be a center for New York City's startup community, though the building's tech has received limited discussion.
By Chris Wood • March 1, 2017 -
Microsoft tests deep-sea data centers for energy-efficient cooling, security
Submerging servers in oxygen-free pods could significantly reduce construction and cooling costs while lowering the equipment's vulnerability to attack.
By Chris Wood • March 1, 2017 -
A virtual 3-D model of Singapore shows one future for data-driven cities
Data on transit, public health, weather, buildings and more are coming together to offer a real-time view of the city-state in action.
By Chris Wood • March 1, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Tried and tested: 24 construction apps at work on the job site
Safety, personnel and project management apps promise productivity gains as the last of the paper holdouts are assimilated into a mobile-first work environment.
By Chris Wood • March 1, 2017 -
MIT startup Sistine Solar debuts camouflaging photovoltaics
The race to make residential rooftop solar systems more visually appealing — a factor, along with cost, that has been holding back adoption — continues.
By Sean Barry • March 1, 2017 -
Sponsored by Cadsoft
Building virtual houses, bridging the gap between millennials and home buying
Builders are turning to virtual reality to pitch their homes to millennial buyers.
By Chantale Pitts • Feb. 28, 2017 -
Home appraisals to include energy rating scores
The Residential Energy Services Network and the Appraisal Institute will add Home Energy Rating System scores to appraisals, which could help finance green design.
By Sean Barry • Feb. 28, 2017