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

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Construction Technology

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

By Construction Dive staff

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

Taking up tech: Job site security for the 21st century

Construction pros are using surveillance cameras, motion sensors, geo-fencing and mesh networks to protect their projects.

By Chris Wood • Sept. 28, 2016

Researchers develop 'cool roof' coatings as alternative to white for reflective roofs

A team from the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab is pushing the envelope on coating composition to improve "cool roof" aesthetics and adoption rates. 

By Chris Wood • Sept. 28, 2016

Report: Global smart meter market to reach $10.7B by 2025

Despite slowing adoption in the U.S., major markets for growth include Spain, France and the United Kingdom.

By Chris Wood • Sept. 28, 2016

Engineers test cloud-based infrastructure failure sensing system

The infrastructure sector is entering the Information Age with sensor arrays designed to improve the resilience of large-scale structures.

By Chris Wood • Sept. 28, 2016

Airware purchases analytics provider Redbird in race for drone superiority

Deals, partnerships and collaborations abound as drone and tech companies look to deliver a full squadron of aerial services to AEC pros. 

By Chris Wood • Sept. 28, 2016

Delos, Mayo Clinic team up to create optimal office environment prototype

Researchers are embracing immersive environments to probe the limits of employee tolerance to adverse working conditions. 

By Chris Wood • Sept. 28, 2016

White House pledges $80M investment for smart cities R&D

The Obama Administration's program encourages the public and private sectors to develop technologies that make cities a better and cleaner living environment.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 28, 2016

5 Reasons to adopt cloud-based construction document sharing

Project teams have reached unprecedented levels of mobility and interconnectivity.

By Karl Sorensen • Sept. 27, 2016

Construction app startup FINALCAD raises $20M

The company said that despite the immense size of the building industry, it is one of the "least digitized" sectors.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 27, 2016

Life-saving tech: How construction firms can 'stay ahead of the safety curve'

Construction safety execs are integrating drones, wearables, thermal cameras, GPS and even job site boxes to keep workers safe.

By Chris Wood • Sept. 21, 2016

Houzz: More homeowners are embracing the Internet of Things

Fire and gas alarms as well as security systems and devices are among the most popular smart technology, a new homeowner survey finds.

By Chris Wood • Sept. 21, 2016

Bechtel rolls out virtual reality safety training

The construction industry is exploring new technology for workforce education.

By Chris Wood • Sept. 21, 2016

UPS expands 3-D printing services to Singapore, broadening access to on-demand manufacturing

Additive manufacturing services continue to expand, affording AEC firms new opportunities for prototyping and product inventory management.

By Chris Wood • Sept. 21, 2016