Ready for kickoff: Stadium design tech on display at Super Bowl LI and beyond

From retractable roofs to gargantuan screens, Sunday's broadcast draws attention to the latest construction tech improving the fan, player and contractor experience.

By Chris Wood • Feb. 1, 2017

Louisville, KY brings the smart city into the smart home

City officials are working with local developer groups to connect web-enabled home devices with city information systems.

By Sean Barry • Jan. 27, 2017

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A range of ideas, products and platforms are transforming the construction industry.

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Dutch researchers put hemp to the test on Netherlands bridge

The popular alternative insulating material is looking for new life in load-bearing applications.

By Chris Wood • Jan. 25, 2017

2 new FHWA rules take on bridge and highway performance

The agency is calling on state transportation departments to set performance targets for improving air quality as well as pavement and bridge conditions.

By Chris Wood • Jan. 25, 2017

HI could ditch fossil-fuel powered cars in the next 30 years

Compliance with an ordinance for all ground transportation energy to be renewable by 2045 would not likely be a statewide mandate.

By Chris Wood • Jan. 25, 2017

McKinsey: Humans shouldn't sit out the automation transition

Leveraging the technology to simplify individual tasks, versus replacing entire job classes, is key to reaping its benefits.

By Chris Wood • Jan. 25, 2017

EquipmentShare snags $26M for mixed-fleet telematics

The construction equipment rental company is eyeing national expansion.

By Chris Wood • Jan. 25, 2017

Going up: KONE execs talk next-level elevator technology

As buildings continue to reach new heights, the business of moving people more than a half mile into the sky (and down again) is relying on new innovations.

By Chris Wood • Jan. 25, 2017

Why energy costs trump codes as contractors' moving target for efficiency

With the adoption of updated energy codes often lagging their approval by many years, AEC pros are eyeing other metrics for sustainable construction and operations.

By Chris Wood • Jan. 18, 2017

Department of Energy lab develops carbon capture crystals

The technology could be developed as a point-source solution for reducing global carbon dioxide emissions and combating climate change.

By Chris Wood • Jan. 18, 2017

Arconic looks to the future with 3-mile-high, smog-eating, 3-D printed skyscraper concept

The supertall tower design is part of the firm’s "Jetsons" campaign envisioning the possibilities of materials science, technology and engineering in 2062.

By Chris Wood • Jan. 18, 2017

National Institute of Building Sciences releases BIM guide for building owners

The guidelines aim to bridge the disconnect between construction professionals and building managers by standardizing BIM documents.

By Chris Wood • Jan. 18, 2017

MI considering creation of statewide council to track infrastructure data

The proposed measure would establish an asset management system for directing financing for necessary infrastructure repairs.

By Chris Wood • Jan. 18, 2017

FL transportation officials testing polymer, composite tech on new bridge

Spans for the Halls River Bridge will be constructed using hollow plastic forms reinforced with glass and steel fibers and filled with concrete.  

By Chris Wood • Jan. 18, 2017

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

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