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VR forklift training removes risks, reduces costs
The software transports trainees to a "simulated work setting," which can be useful for other heavy construction equipment training scenarios as well.
By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 20, 2019
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Katerra to license process, market software and building components
The firm's launches last week included a proprietary software that integrates and employs data gathered across a building’s supply chain and construction.
By Joe Beeton • Feb. 20, 2019
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FAA spec update includes precast concrete for first time
With the Federal Aviation Administration's new specifications, precast suppliers and contractors are poised to get a bigger piece of construction and renovation projects at the more than 19,000 airports in the U.S.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 06, 2019
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ColumnTech Toys: AR-based crane training, a booming social platform for tradespeople
Plus, Autodesk's first Revit update rollout of the year is optimized for the cloud and DroneDeploy tools to leverage drone data now integrate with Multivista.
By Joe Beeton , Kathleen Brown • Feb. 06, 2019
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Drones, reality capture a 'natural fit' for ambitious Mortenson, AECOM project
To meet an aggressive schedule on an AECOM-designed hospital, Mortenson turned to technology to communicate the changes taking place and ensure fidelity to the model.
By Kathleen Brown • Feb. 06, 2019
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Trump executive order extends Buy American policy
The directive asks federal agencies to encourage contractors on infrastructure projects to buy iron, aluminum, steel, cement and other goods domestically.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 05, 2019
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ColumnModern Materials: Bendable concrete, 'knitted' concrete shells and more
Plus, ceramic particles make cladding fireproof, microscopic wood pieces strengthen concrete by 15% and old clothing is used to make building panels.
By Construction Dive Editors
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Exoskeleton suit allows construction workers to lift 200 lbs
Sarcos Robotics' Guardian XO Max full-body exoskeleton robotic system is controlled by sensors that respond to human movement within milliseconds.
By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 09, 2019
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Concrete product manufacturer completes first automated pour at $40M plant
Advanced machinery at Gage Bros.' new factory eliminates labor-intensive tasks involved in making precast and prestressed concrete panels.
By Kathleen Brown • Jan. 09, 2019
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74% of contractors expect to adopt advanced tech in 3 years
Improving labor productivity is general and trade contractors’ top incentive for implementing tools like drones, wearables and robotics, a new report found.
By Kathleen Brown • Dec. 19, 2018
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ColumnTech Toys: Raken debuts offline mode, HoloBuilder adds SiteAI to portfolio
Plus, TrueLook's new jobsite camera includes built-in LTE and a smartphone app lets users create augmented and virtual reality project imagery.
By Laurie Cowin • Dec. 12, 2018
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The 7 most striking construction technology innovations of 2018
As the year wraps up, we're looking back at the technological strides that have been made, spanning artificial intelligence, drones, robotics and more.
By Kathleen Brown • Dec. 12, 2018
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Building Ventures closes $53M debut round, backed by industry giants
DPR, Gilbane, Mortenson and other AEC powerhouses supported the venture firm's inaugural fund, aimed at identifying early-stage companies with the potential to drive industry innovation.
By Kathleen Brown • Dec. 12, 2018
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SponsoredCustom solutions for a busy city rooftop
By using custom-fabricated Duro-Last® materials to replace the existing stone-ballast system, Commonwealth Building Systems, LLC fulfilled their project ahead of schedule.
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ColumnTech Toys: Autonomous drones that don't use GPS, refreshed crane lift planning software
Other new products include an application that can manage point clouds with a massive dataset and a production-scale 3D printing system.
By Laurie Cowin • Nov. 21, 2018
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Tech Toys: The latest drone, VR, robot, software upgrades for construction
These are some of the newest announcements in the world of technology tools that promise to save contractors time, money and labor on the jobsite and in the office.
By Kathleen Brown • Nov. 21, 2018
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Digital Deals: The latest M&A activity and integrations in construction technology
These construction tech firms marry their niche solutions with other technologies and provide more comprehensive and interoperable tools.
By Kathleen Brown • Nov. 20, 2018
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Autodesk CEO: Automation is the answer
In his keynote address at Autodesk University in Las Vegas last week, Andrew Anagnost touted the strength of automation in construction as a means of creating efficiencies and empowering certain human roles.
By Laurie Cowin • Nov. 14, 2018
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Wieland chalks up productivity gains to paperless project
Not a sheet of paper can be found at the rural paper mill project where Wieland Construction and its subcontractors are managing progress entirely from mobile devices, shaving hours off the schedule every day.
By Kathleen Brown • Nov. 12, 2018
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3 robots mechanizing construction sites, plus 3 to watch
When trying to keep up with robotic research and prototypes, it’s easy to short circuit, so here's a short list of some of the technologies already making a difference on jobsites, along with a few that promise to make their mark soon.
By Laurie Cowin • Nov. 07, 2018
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ColumnTech Toys: Propeller, DJI partner on drones, Ditch Witch releases VR simulator
This round of product announcements also includes TrueLook's high-resolution jobsite camera and Trimble's mobile app for compact machine grade control.
By Kathleen Brown • Nov. 07, 2018
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3 reality capture tools that can monetize project data
Recording site conditions with laser scanners, drones and cameras allows firms to catch design mistakes in time, plan realistic task sequences and more.
By Kathleen Brown • Oct. 24, 2018
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ColumnTech Toys: parachutes for drones, internet-connected hardhats and more
BuildingConnected, PlanGrid and Viewpoint also rolled out new applications to streamline jobsite workflows.
By Construction Dive Editors
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Sponsored5 benefits of a digital quality control program
A digital quality program offers many benefits that can improve your QA/QC workflows and elevate your business as a whole.
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ColumnDigital Deals: AECOM, Arrow foster digital transformation, InEight acquires AI scheduler
Plus, ArchiCAD paired with Solibri's Model Checker and Viewpoint added Prophix' corporate performance management software to its Strategic Partner program.
By Kathleen Brown • Oct. 17, 2018