Realtor.com rolls out two mobile tech tools to help buyers find homes

They are just the latest in a slew of recent apps and other features that allow potential buyers to search with their smartphones.

By Sean Barry • Jan. 18, 2017

Virginia Tech's modular FutureHAUS offers smart-home concepts in a sea of products

The research project's makers hope to inspire attendees around prefabricated, cartridge construction concepts.

By Hallie Busta • Jan. 12, 2017

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Israeli startup testing road technology that can charge vehicles

A public bus line in Tel Aviv will serve as a test for ElectRoad’s sub-surface electromagnetic power system.

By Chris Wood • Jan. 11, 2017

DOT grant to help ND researchers develop safer roads and bridges

The North Dakota State University-led team also plans to explore new materials for bridge construction and the use of sensors to monitor bridge deterioration.

By Chris Wood • Jan. 11, 2017

NASA designs donut-shaped ice homes for Mars

The design includes a core surrounded by an outer shell of solid ice intended to provide both thermal insulation and shielding from radiation.

By Chris Wood • Jan. 11, 2017

MD moves to e-bidding for transportation projects

The shift to paperless bidding is estimated to save the state and contractors a total of $800,000 each year.

By Chris Wood • Jan. 11, 2017

Terracotta-clad tower becomes China's second-tallest skyscraper

The cladding offers a historical link to Chinese architecture, is corrosion-resistant and provides improved thermal performance.

By Chris Wood • Jan. 11, 2017

Mapping a building's memory: How laser scanning can aid complex renovations

The global market for laser scanners is expected to eclipse $2.5 billion in the next six years as use cases proliferate and costs decline.

By Chris Wood • Jan. 11, 2017

10 of our favorite products from Design and Construction Week 2017

These new products include low-tech upgrades, high-tech innovations and everything in-between for residential projects.

By Hallie Busta • Jan. 11, 2017

NYC real estate agents turn Snapchat into a listing tool

This is just the latest instance of a social media platform being used to sell and rent homes.

By Sean Barry • Jan. 9, 2017

Report: Global net-zero energy building market to reach $1.4T by 2035

The growth of net-zero is largely due to technological advancements and pushes for improved energy efficiency.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 6, 2017

Subcontractors sound off: 5 ways to improve job site tech adoption

These factors determine whether construction technologies will hit the mark or hit the road in 2017.

By Chris Wood • Jan. 4, 2017

Flood threat risk patterns shifting across US 

Experts encourage builders in flood-risk and coastal zones to embrace technology to ensure long-term sustainability of buildings and infrastructure.

By Chris Wood • Jan. 4, 2017

Las Vegas city government now completely powered by renewable energy

Municipal properties and streetlights in the city now run on solar and hydroelectric energy.

By Chris Wood • Jan. 4, 2017

Plant material discovery could benefit future wood skyscraper construction

Scientists say the finding could allow for the creation of stronger woods amid the growing timber building trend.

By Chris Wood • Jan. 4, 2017

Qatar World Cup stadium construction workers beat the heat with cooling hard hats

Fan-powered headgear can reduce skin temperature in searing desert heat. 

By Chris Wood • Jan. 4, 2017

Port Authority of NY, NJ offers an inside look at its concrete durability testing lab

The agency is ramping up efforts to use more stone aggregate and less cement in its concrete to boost strength.

By Chris Wood • Jan. 4, 2017

Virginia Tech debuts final phase of modular FutureHAUS concept

It will include bedrooms and a home office featuring LED lighting, moveable walls, phase-changing windows and a mixed-reality workspace.

By Sean Barry • Jan. 4, 2017

A builder's guide to housing trends in 2017

Homebuilders are eyeing pent-up demand among younger buyers, but rate rises and price increases could continue to keep them in a holding pattern.

By Hallie Busta • Jan. 3, 2017

10 construction industry trends to watch in 2017

From new technologies to collaborative project delivery methods, experts say these trends will shape the industry in the coming year.

By Emily Peiffer • Jan. 3, 2017

Zillow adds iMessage function to its real estate app

Users now can send information on a property to their regular contacts via text.

By Sean Barry • Dec. 22, 2016

Study: People in green buildings think better, sleep better

In addition to the health effects of improved indoor environmental quality, the researchers cited a "delight factor" among occupants.

By Chris Wood • Dec. 21, 2016

Japanese universities deploy construction robots for disaster zones

The robots feature helipad docking for drones, power-up capabilities and thermal imaging cameras. 

By Chris Wood • Dec. 21, 2016

Laser scanners to map, provide data on concrete structures after fires

Scanner analysis of the material could be a useful tool in disaster recovery efforts.

By Chris Wood • Dec. 21, 2016

How contractors are using hot tech to beat cold weather

Crews have adapted to extreme climates with heated protective equipment, augmented reality and insulated road technology.

By Chris Wood • Dec. 21, 2016