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Tech 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
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
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
Researchers developing double-pane solar windows

Employing two types of quantum dots, the windows will efficiently generate electricity.

By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 10, 2018
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
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
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
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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Benefits 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.
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
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
Deep Dive
How 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
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
Deep Dive
How 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
Deep Dive
How 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
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
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
Deep Dive
Q&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
3DR partners with DJI to launch drone operations platform

The company's Site Scan surveying technology will now be available for use with DJI drones, opening the software to a wider market.

By Mary Tyler March • Aug. 01, 2017
Komatsu, Trimble partner for 3-D construction data sharing

The creation of a new API aims to boost mixed-fleet interoperability as construction companies seek to optimize how their irons are used on the job.

By Mary Tyler March • July 26, 2017
US researchers are trying to recreate Ancient Roman concrete

The mix of volcanic ash and seawater led to the formation of crystals that strengthened the material, which could bring durability to today's infrastructure.

By Hallie Busta • July 12, 2017
Caterpillar invests $2M in Fastbrick Robotics

The partnership will allow Fastbrick to more quickly commercialize its technology and give Caterpillar a stake in the growing construction robotics space.

By Emily Peiffer • July 12, 2017
Deep Dive
Bots on the job: The past, present and future of robotic builders

From bricklaying arms to load-bearing exoskeletons, a host of high-tech helpers are headed for the job site.

By Jean Thilmany
US adds more duties to Canadian softwood lumber imports

The addition of an antidumping tax of up to 7.72% brings total preliminary duties on the product to between 17.41% and 30.88%.

By Hallie Busta • June 27, 2017
NY lawmakers set to pass 'Buy American' measure for iron, steel

The legislation — which would apply to projects like bridges, subways and state buildings — has the support of Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

By Kim Slowey • June 23, 2017