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Startup focused on AI for infrastructure scores $4.5M funding
SenSat's product learns from a virtual representation of the jobsite to present project teams with the most efficient course of action.
By Kathleen Brown • Aug. 15, 2018
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ColumnDigital Deals: Autodesk, Komatsu, TrueLook, more ink agreements
Plus, GreenStaxx and Triumph Modular refine a Lego-like building process for student housing and tech startup Concrete Sensors attracts Cemex funding.
By Kathleen Brown • Aug. 08, 2018
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SponsoredGet control over your project controls workflows
Build collaboration and coordination in project controls workflows with Autodesk BIM 360.
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ColumnTech Toys: Geopipe gets Cemex nod, Leica breaks ground with utility detector, new tools emerge
Geopipe's AI tools won Cemex Ventures' attention, Leica Geosytems launched a utility locator with cloud-based integration and more digital solutions were announced.
By Joe Beeton • Aug. 01, 2018
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Startup makes 'digital twin' of project activity with cameras, AI
Indus.ai recently raised $3.7 million to further develop its machine-learning camera solution used on jobsites of players such as Skanska USA.
By Kathleen Brown • Aug. 01, 2018
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Tech Toys: Procore, DroneDeploy, TrueLook, more announce new products, software
June product announcements include thermal mapping drone sensors and a virtual reality tool that lets team members across the country explore a 3D model to predict costs of changes in real-time.
By Construction Dive Editors
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How to successfully deploy a new construction technology
By making smart investments in tech and talent, contractors can capitalize on the $1.6 trillion productivity gap between the industry and the economy.
By Kathleen Brown • June 27, 2018
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Digital Deals: PlanGrid, Triax, United Equipment, more sign partnerships
So far in June, technology collaborations range from 4D planning visuals to equipment sensors to enhanced offerings for construction companies.
By Construction Dive Editors
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Time-saving robotic accessory could hit market within the year
Velocity Robotics claims its Autoset miter saw attachment can shave up to three days off a five- to six-week work schedule.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 14, 2018
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Fungus may help concrete self-repair
Research is in its early stages, and questions about how fungus will survive within concrete's harsh environment still remain.
By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 24, 2018
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Researchers developing double-pane solar windows
Employing two types of quantum dots, the windows will efficiently generate electricity.
By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 10, 2018
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Polystyrene concrete blocks offer lightweight alternative to traditional concrete
The blocks can reduce required labor for constructing masonry walls while increasing the speed at which they're built.
By Laurie Cowin • Dec. 20, 2017
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Microsoft mixed reality headset accessory to debut next year
The existing headset device recently gained certification as protective eyewear, allowing the company to expand its reach to 2 billion "firstline" workers.
By Mary Tyler March , Laurie Cowin • Nov. 07, 2017
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University researchers engineer seismic-resistant concrete
Similar to steel's molecular make-up, walls coated with the material were able to stand up to simulations reaching a 9.1 magnitude on the Richter scale.
By Laurie Cowin • Oct. 18, 2017
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Construction material prices continue to climb in September
Material prices rose at three times the rate of inflation on a year-over-year basis as strong construction activity drives demand.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 13, 2017
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SponsoredBenefits of BIM for residential
Many feel the benefits of using a BIM model are purely for marketing, but taking a more thoughtful look at a BIM model will reveal the many practical business reasons to adopt it for residential construction.
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MIT researchers are testing new concrete mixes
Their goal is to determine how locally sourced additives can impact the material's strength in a way that can inform product specification on full-scale projects.
By Hallie Busta • Oct. 04, 2017
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Modular builder Katerra plans mass-timber plant
The move aims to help scale production of CLT and could see the multifamily builder entering new categories, such as hospitality and retail.
By Hallie Busta • Sept. 27, 2017
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Deep DiveHow PCL's PartsLab Revit plug-in aims to increase productivity
The free BIM tool makes it easier to track changes to a building's design during the construction process.
By Mary Tyler March • Sept. 20, 2017
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Demand for construction supplies soars after Hurricane Harvey
Buyers are seeking steel buildings, doors, and concrete, masonry and stone products at a higher frequency now than they were before the storm.
By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 18, 2017
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Deep DiveHow a simple material solution made for a breezy lakefront retreat
The project team for this Lake|Flato design needed an economical and durable solution for its exterior stairs and walkways that offered privacy and fresh air.
By Debbie Reslock
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Deep DiveHow reclaimed can a building be?
Design teams are looking beyond fixtures and finishes to incorporate reclaimed materials into the core and shell of their structures, but challenges are plenty.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 17, 2017
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Procore is integrating wearables-maker Triax's worker-tracking tech
The partnership will enable companies that use both products to more easily manage data gathered from job-site operations.
By Hallie Busta • Aug. 09, 2017
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Tesla installs first Solar Roof systems — on employees' homes
Co-founder Elon Musk says he has already outfitted his roof with the system and plans to roll out the product to more employees for testing and observation.
By Mary Tyler March • Aug. 09, 2017
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Deep DiveQ&A: 3DR CEO Chris Anderson on the future of drones in construction
We talked with the head of the drone AEC software maker about the role of aerial scanning on the job site and what construction firms are doing right with the tech.
By Mary Tyler March • Aug. 02, 2017