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

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As construction technology continues to evolve, here’s what savvy contractors need to know.

By Construction Dive staff

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

Caterpillar plows deeper into 3-D printing market with new partnership

The three-year deal with FIT AG will explore the boundaries of additive manufacturing in the heavy equipment space.

By Chris Wood • March 22, 2017

Nanoparticle 3-D printing imitates natural construction patterns

The technology could be a springboard for reducing waste by developing smaller, lightweight materials.

By Chris Wood • March 22, 2017

GA tests smart highway technology on I-85

The nation's transportation system is getting smarter as new technologies are used for road data collection and self-driving vehicles.

By Chris Wood • March 22, 2017

FHWA exploring augmented reality for road construction

The Federal Highway Administration wants to find out how the technology can improve quality assurance and communication.

By Chris Wood • March 15, 2017

John Deere, Kespry announce drone alliance

Heavy equipment manufacturers and drone startups are partnering to create clear paths to the market.

By Chris Wood • March 15, 2017

OR proposes initiative to build seismic-resilient government buildings

A state agency hopes an earthquake-proof structure could ensure continuity of government in the event of a natural disaster.

By Chris Wood • March 15, 2017

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

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

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

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

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

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