Bloomberg: Daqri seeking $200M investment to develop augmented reality helmet

The Smart Helmet allows workers to see a digital overlay on a real-life view of existing site conditions.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 27, 2016

MIT researchers develop sensing system to spot structural weakness in buildings

The system targets infrastructure vulnerable to earthquakes by tracking ambient vibrations, noise and movement.

By Chris Wood • Oct. 26, 2016

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

By Construction Dive staff

SAMCRO Technologies integrates equipment telematics, management software

The company said its platform will use analytics and pre-existing sensor technology to boost productivity.

By Chris Wood • Oct. 26, 2016

Construction startup Pillar Technologies wins Forbes Under 30 Summit competition

Safety applications continue to drive IoT and sensor development for the job site.

By Chris Wood • Oct. 26, 2016

Hangar raises $6.5M to expand service for companies outsourcing drone technology

Capital continues to flow into the nascent construction UAV technology market.

By Chris Wood • Oct. 26, 2016

Talk the talk: How project management tech can boost communication transparency

How can construction firms use project management tools to reduce the number of jobs that are over budget and behind schedule?

By Chris Wood • Oct. 26, 2016

Startup plays matchmaker for New York City safety managers and developers

The founders of SafetyCoverage.com hope their service will allow stalled projects to move forward by helping developers find licensed site safety professionals.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 20, 2016

Design research seeing broader adoption — but challenges remain

A new white paper from Perkins Eastman cites funding as an obstacle to the industry exploring deeper design research and development. 

By Chris Wood • Oct. 19, 2016

Researchers aim to improve how buildings share data with the grid, each other

The team from the University of Texas at San Antonio is exploring how demand-response technology can boost energy savings.

By Chris Wood • Oct. 19, 2016

SHoP, Oak Ridge Lab creating the world's largest 3-D printed object

The 16-foot component for a Design Miami pavilion will snatch the title from the current record-holder, Boeing's 777X trim and drill tool. 

By Chris Wood • Oct. 19, 2016

Intel launches industrial drone amid booming construction demand

The tech giant's foray into the drone world signifies that established manufacturers recognize the market potential for UAVs.

By Chris Wood • Oct. 19, 2016

How will 3-D printing technology disrupt conventional construction practices?

These examples of 3-D printed tools, heavy equipment and even entire houses are facing uphill battles to widespread adoption in the industry.

By Chris Wood • Oct. 19, 2016

Virtual reality used to test worker reactions to job site accidents

Construction crews can explore hazardous environments with limited risk.

By Chris Wood • Oct. 12, 2016

Oak Ridge National Lab 3-D prints an excavator cab

Additive manufacturing in construction moves from bits and parts to heavy equipment.

By Chris Wood • Oct. 12, 2016

SmartCap tracks brain waves to keep workers awake on the job

Bluetooth-enabled wearables could replace camera-based systems to serve up real-time safety alerts for equipment operators.

By Chris Wood • Oct. 12, 2016

Researchers give designers tools to better understand disabilities

Gloves to inhibit range of motion and glasses to degrade vision aim to inform how designs are confronted by people with disabilities.

By Chris Wood • Oct. 12, 2016

Wearable devices bring human data to the connected job site

Sleep-sensing headwear, load-lightening exoskeletons and more new gear aim to improve safety and boost efficiency in construction.

By Chris Wood • Oct. 12, 2016

Autodesk, Impact Infrastructure roll out beta LEED ROI tool

Projects seeking LEED certification can now earn credit for their use of the Autocase for Sustainable Buildings program.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 10, 2016

Intel launches building management system for small and midsize projects

The platform is geared toward projects that have been priced out of the larger, traditional building management systems.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 7, 2016

Data: The next frontier in the green building movement

As buildings become more environmentally responsible, project stakeholders want a way to measure their progress.

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 7, 2016

BIM is key to integrated construction, facility managers say

The group acknowledges that BIM can help them stay involved in design and construction beyond the initial planning phases.

By Chris Wood • Oct. 5, 2016

Convrgnt wins bid to 3-D print lab onsite in Dubai

Additive manufacturing may eliminate some supply and logistics issues while addressing the skilled-labor shortage.

By Chris Wood • Oct. 5, 2016

LEDs continue to offer energy savings, opportunities for new technology

The light source is expected to dominate all lighting applications within two decades, according to the Department of Energy.

By Chris Wood • Oct. 5, 2016

Game On: Virtual and augmented reality ready to redefine construction

Immersive review, remote inspection and improved stakeholder buy-in are boosting the bottom line of construction firms willing to invest in new visualization technology.

By Chris Wood • Oct. 5, 2016

Autodesk opens BUILD, a high-tech workshop for the construction industry

The software developer is providing 34,000 square feet of shop space for companies and students to access rent-free.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 5, 2016