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Dodge: Almost three-quarters of contractors turn to IoT for risk management

Wearables and artificial intelligence auditing of jobsite images were named as the top emerging technologies curbing construction defects, safety hazards and more in a Dodge Data & Analytics study.

By Kathleen Brown • April 17, 2019

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Tech Toys: Autodesk, John Deere, DPR, NASA flex new tools

AutoCAD and Revit 2020 editions are live, and a John Deere simulator kit swaps controls between six machine types. DPR rolls out Skycatch across its projects while NASA offers its tech to the jobsite.

By Joe Beeton • April 17, 2019

Opinion

Why contractors should nix 'casual use' of jobsite drones

As use of the technology expands, contractors, subs and other stakeholders should heed the safety and liability risks involved, an aviation attorney writes.

By By Mark A. Dombroff • April 10, 2019

Deep Dive

3D-printed precast concrete molds for redeveloped NYC landmark a first

The innovative approach to the 42-story tower in Brooklyn created a variety of exterior panels reminiscent of sugar crystals, a nod to the site's historic past as the Domino Sugar Factory.

By Amy Howell Hirt • April 03, 2019

Shadow Ventures graduates first AEC tech startups from accelerator program

A BIM planning tool and cloud-based project management platform were among the promising products shaped through industry partners' advice.

By Kim Slowey • April 03, 2019

3 technologies behind Skiles Group's lean transformation

The COO touted the rewards of experimenting with ways to build better and more efficiently, sharing tools that help his firm save time and track KPIs.

By Kathleen Brown • April 03, 2019

Cloud app creates drone deliverables in hours instead of days

Using a Microsoft Azure app, drone services provider Dudek is speeding up the process of stitching together aerial imagery for projects on the scale of the California bullet train.

By Kim Slowey • March 13, 2019

Matterport raises $48M to expand entry-level 3D imagery tool

As the reality capture firm hones its products to a lower price point, contractors like Mortenson are able to generate immersive virtual environments to overlay with BIM, among other uses.

By Kathleen Brown • March 13, 2019

Top contractors partner with AI firm to prevent jobsite accidents before they happen

By sharing images and project data, Suffolk, JE Dunn, Clayco and more will boost the Smartvid.io AI engine's ability to spot risks, which can cost contractors as much as $36,000 per incident.

By Kathleen Brown • March 13, 2019

Productivity gets a boost in exoskeleton pilot program

A U.K.-based utility contractor said that lift assistance from the spring-loaded EksoVest reduced fatigue and strain to let workers accomplish more on the jobsite.

By Kathleen Brown • March 06, 2019

Deep Dive

Will economic uncertainty leave construction tech in limbo?

Now's the time to tidy up outdated processes, experts say, so that nothing stands in the way of technology's value when the downturn rears its ugly head. 

By Kathleen Brown • March 06, 2019

Goldman Sachs backs $8M funding round for construction finance startup Rabbet

Rabbet, formerly Contract Simply, employs software-as-a-service machine learning to more efficiently process construction draw requests.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 27, 2019

Eniac Ventures leads predictive software startup Briq's $3M seed funding round

Machine learning and the larger universe of artificial intelligence, such as that used by Briq's platform, have been called "the next frontier" in construction.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 27, 2019

Tennessee DOT mandates use of PlanGrid on public projects

More states are bucking paper systems for digital and transparent recordkeeping and project management.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 27, 2019

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

Katerra to market software and building components, license its process

The firm will sell project management tools, windows and cross-laminated timber and allow others to construct using its end-to-end modular building system.

By Joe Beeton • Feb. 20, 2019

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

Column

Tech 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

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

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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Modern 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 • Jan. 09, 2019

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

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

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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Tech 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