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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 -
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As construction technology continues to evolve, here’s what savvy contractors need to know.
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Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
5 technologies that are making smart buildings smarter
Biometric sensors, improved Wi-Fi and predictive maintenance data are driving the growing market for smart buildings.
By Chris Wood • Nov. 2, 2016 -
Santa Monica, CA wants all new housing to be net-zero energy
The state's Energy Commission now must approve the new ordinance, which also calls for energy-use reduction in multifamily buildings.
By Hallie Busta • Nov. 2, 2016 -
With Tesla's solar roof and battery, will integrated PVs for homes finally stick?
The company's highly anticipated system adds to the list of photovoltaic products that have struggled to scale in the residential construction market.
By Shalina Chatlani • Nov. 1, 2016 -
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 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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
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