Technology: Page 80
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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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
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As construction technology continues to evolve, here’s what savvy contractors need to know.
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6 technology trends that defined construction in 2016
From new ways to track equipment use and worker productivity to the emerging modular category, we explore some of the year's biggest tech talking points.
By Hallie Busta • Dec. 21, 2016 -
Cloud-based construction startup eSUB scores $5M investment
The company gears its service toward tracking changes, delays and other events that could affect subcontractor payment.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 21, 2016 -
NAHB: More builders, architects are betting on BIM
Adoption of the software is proceeding along the lines of company size.
By Jeff Marcus • Dec. 15, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Maximizing modular: How the emerging building method is gaining ground in construction
Prefabricated building components are increasingly being leveraged for repeatable floor plan projects on the promise of cost and time savings.
By Chris Wood • Dec. 14, 2016 -
Smart-tinting tech throws shade on clear glass shortfalls
Halio, from Kinestral Technologies, can tint to various levels of opacity in response to voice and mobile app commands.
By Chris Wood • Dec. 14, 2016 -
Arup-led team provides long-range climate forecasts to building owners, designers
Customized, long-term data can help designers model building performance with considerations of future climate conditions.
By Chris Wood • Dec. 14, 2016 -
Middle Tennessee State University launches School of Concrete and Construction Management
The program is one of many efforts to combat the labor shortage and draw younger talent into the industry.
By Chris Wood • Dec. 14, 2016 -
Schneider Electric, BuiltSpace partnership offers energy management solution to small-building owners
Energy management systems proliferate as building managers are seeking operational savings.
By Chris Wood • Dec. 14, 2016 -
Dept. of Energy kicks off net-zero energy program for educational sector
School infrastructure is poised to take the next step in sustainable design and construction.
By Chris Wood • Dec. 14, 2016 -
Brookfield Residential debuts Amazon Alexa-powered smart home
Occupants can voice activate preset and custom functions like unlocking doors, turning down the lights and playing music.
By Sean Barry • Dec. 14, 2016 -
Realtor.com's Doorsteps launches Facebook Messenger bot
The move responds to increased demand for web-based, mobile tools to aid home and rental searches.
By Sean Barry • Dec. 12, 2016 -
Milwaukee Bucks partner with SkillSmart to build local worker pipeline for $524M arena
The project team will use the workforce development and job-matching tool as part of its commitment to hire 40% local workers.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 12, 2016 -
Construction tech startup Procore reaches $1B valuation
The cloud-based software company landed a $50 million funding round, which it will use to launch its first international operations in Australia and Canada.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 12, 2016 -
Skanska, Balfour Beatty, BAM among first companies to achieve new UK BIM benchmark
The British Standards Institution Kitemark certification recognizes achievement in BIM delivery.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 8, 2016 -
JBKnowledge: Cloud, mobile tech gaining traction as construction IT spending flags
The annual study of construction tech professionals finds systems streamlining as spending slows.
By Chris Wood • Dec. 7, 2016 -
OH DOT turns US Interstate 33 stretch into a smart highway
The 35-mile corridor will be used to test self-driving vehicles and other smart transit technology.
By Chris Wood • Dec. 7, 2016 -
Deep Dive
The digital punch list: How tech innovations are streamlining project closeout
Closeout apps can improve the project completion process and provide critical data — as long as they're easy to use.
By Chris Wood • Dec. 7, 2016 -
Commercial drone rules could loosen if Elaine Chao becomes transportation secretary
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to head the Department of Transportation has a history of taking a light approach to regulations.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 7, 2016 -
Online real estate startup Opendoor raises $210M
The company, which purchases and resells homes, is planning to expand from two cities to 10 in 2017.
By Sean Barry • Dec. 6, 2016 -
Facebook pledges $20M for affordable housing in Silicon Valley
It is the social media company's largest contribution to affordable housing yet.
By Sean Barry • Dec. 5, 2016 -
Millennial renters are willing to pay more for smart-home tech
A survey from lock maker Schlage gauges the generation’s outlook on electronic access technology, among other features.
By Sean Barry • Dec. 1, 2016 -
Commercial real estate tech startups to merge into $300M company
The new firm, combining VTS and Hightower, will manage approximately 5.5 billion square feet of commercial space in the U.S. and U.K.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 1, 2016 -
Deep Dive
The rise of telematics: How high-tech equipment tracking is taking over job sites
The standardization of machine data collection protocols makes centralized nodes key to tracking machinery on construction sites.
By Chris Wood • Nov. 30, 2016
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