Betting on big data: How construction firms are leveraging digitized job sites

AEC companies are navigating potential information overload and privacy concerns in their efforts to draw actionable business intelligence from job site data.

By Chris Wood • Nov. 23, 2016

Ecocor, Richard Pedranti Architect take on Passive House construction

Factory-based construction is touted for its cost and energy savings, particularly for high-performance projects.

By Sean Barry • Nov. 23, 2016

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

By Construction Dive staff

The Future of the Field: PlanGrid's CEO talks turning construction high-tech

We talked with Tracy Young, one of five co-founders of the mobile project management system, about the future of construction technology.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 23, 2016

Construction safety startup completes testing at NY SolarCity site

The Heads Up Display signaling system went through beta testing for 10 months and is now ready to hit the market.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 22, 2016

KB Home launches Apple HomeKit-enabled homes in 2 Silicon Valley communities

Residents there can use iPhones, iPads or Apple Watches to control features including lighting, HVAC and security.

By Sean Barry • Nov. 21, 2016

Getting off the ground: How drones can improve project design and operations

In a guest article, Steve Santovasi of consulting firm Burns & McDonnell explores how unmanned aircraft systems can improve safety, efficiency and data collection. 

By Steve Santovasi • Nov. 18, 2016

Triax Technologies develops belt clip to track, report worker safety data

Safety wearables are poised for greater integration into AR and project management systems.  

By Chris Wood • Nov. 16, 2016

Eye in the sky: 5 commercial drone trends for construction

Small UAV technology is enhancing job site productivity by integrating with BIM, CAD and more to improve observational data.

By Chris Wood • Nov. 16, 2016

Researchers urge US to invest in smart sensor tech to study bridge failures

Experts have floated the idea of a national research and development initiative to measure bridge performance and report failures via a sensor network.

By Chris Wood • Nov. 16, 2016

MIT researchers give virtual reality a wireless boost

Wireless VR is likely years away from the job site as it demands a clear line of sight to transmit millimeter waves over radio frequency.

By Chris Wood • Nov. 16, 2016

Caterpillar, Scope AR partner to bring remote repair to the job site

The introduction of augmented reality as a diagnostic tool makes remote maintenance a reality for contractors.

By Chris Wood • Nov. 16, 2016

Cities with big carbon footprints have the most green home tech

The major U.S. cities with the biggest carbon footprints tend to show greater interest in energy-efficient home technology.

By Sean Barry • Nov. 16, 2016

8 design and construction podcasts worth tuning into

Check out our picks for taking management advice, product reviews, business best practices and more on the go.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • Nov. 16, 2016

Intel acquires German commercial drone startup MAVinci

The acquisition of the flight planning software and algorithm firm positions Intel for vertical expansion in global UAV markets.

By Chris Wood • Nov. 9, 2016

Roper Technologies buys ConstructConnect as construction tech investments grow

Market watchers expect deal size and overall M&A volume to increase in the construction technology sector in 2017.

By Chris Wood • Nov. 9, 2016

Skanska USA, Smartvid.io partner to bring machine learning to field data analysis

The construction leader is looking to expand a pilot program for crunching voice, video and photo data for optimized job sites.

By Chris Wood • Nov. 9, 2016

Heavy-duty apparel startup Truewerk scores funding from sportswear company head, VCs

The seed funding round included the CEO of Seattle-based sportswear company Outdoor Research as construction workwear options grow.

By Chris Wood • Nov. 9, 2016

MIT launches The Engine, a tech-focused startup incubator

The new accelerator campus for tech entrepreneurs joins Autodesk's BUILD Space and Brooklyn's New Lab as marquee Northeast innovation centers.

By Chris Wood • Nov. 9, 2016

Builders battle extreme weather with next-level construction tech

Contractors and engineers are leveraging advanced technologies and forecasting software to create buildings capable of withstanding hurricanes, floods and more.

By Chris Wood • Nov. 9, 2016

MIT launches data-driven real estate research lab

The Real Estate Innovation Lab’s first goal is to build a database of New York City infrastructure, from Airbnb locations to fiber-optic cable lines.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 7, 2016

IrisVR snags $8M in quest to 'reinvent' design and construction with virtual reality

The technology is rapidly changing construction by enhancing collaboration among stakeholders and improving job site safety. 

By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 2, 2016

This high-tech stud-finder can spot more than wood

A handheld mobile device from Israeli startup Vayyar uses low-power frequency to detect objects behind drywall and concrete.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 2, 2016

Is the future of construction technology and labor at nanoscale?

Researchers are looking to nanomaterials and nanomachines as the building blocks and builders of the future.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 2, 2016

Smart building startup PointGrab draws $7M from new investors

The product tracks occupancy patterns to improve a building's operational and energy efficiency.

By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 2, 2016

Where artificial intelligence meets 3-D printing

Ai Build aims to give 3-D printing robots vision so that they can see what they produce and fix any mistakes.

By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 2, 2016