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Deep DiveBreaking the mold: Why bath remodels are becoming an ultra-custom job
Homeowners are renovating their bathrooms as much for design as for function, adding spa-inspired features as well as accessible design for aging in place.
By Debbie Reslock • June 15, 2017
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Softwood lumber prices keep climbing amid trade uncertainty
The U.S. gets nearly all of its softwood lumber imports from Canada, and the current trade dispute between the two countries is leading to domestic price increases.
By Hallie Busta • June 15, 2017
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More industry pros back Architizer's Source product database
The company did not disclose the value of the funding infusion, but architects Bjarke Ingels and Jurgen Mayer H were among the investors.
By Hallie Busta • June 14, 2017
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Deep DiveHow construction companies are shaping the workflow software of the future
A look at Autodesk's Project IQ shows how machine learning could transform the building process.
By Hallie Busta • June 14, 2017
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Construction material prices hold steady in May
Crude petroleum and unprocessed energy material costs took a sharp downturn for the month, offsetting five-straight months of overall price growth.
By Mary Tyler March • June 13, 2017
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Dutch company 3-D prints drone research lab in Dubai
It took approximately three weeks to complete the 1,804-square-foot project, which designers tout as the world's first 3-D printed laboratory.
By Emily Peiffer • June 07, 2017
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Dewalt's new Wi-Fi mesh network could help smart job sites scale
The toolmaker teased the rollout of a broader IoT platform as well, following the expansion of its smart tools inventory management system.
By Hallie Busta • June 07, 2017
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Parrot launches drone division targeting construction, agriculture
The new business segment will offer hardware options from $1,000 to $5,000 — a middle ground between its current low-end and high-end offerings.
By Emily Peiffer • May 17, 2017
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Softwood lumber prices hit highest levels since 2004
The softwood lumber trade woes between the U.S. and Canada are a key driver of the steady price increases, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
By Katy Tomasulo • May 15, 2017
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Construction material prices continue to climb in April
With rising material and labor costs, owners today face less-favorable conditions for buying construction services than they have in recent years.
By Mary Tyler March • May 11, 2017
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UPDATE: Tesla's solar shingles are now available for pre-order
The company says the system will cost roughly $21.85 per square foot and that it will include a mix of solar and non-solar shingles that look the same from the ground.
By Hallie Busta • May 10, 2017
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NASA grants $100K to winning teams in 3-D printed space habitat competition
The Foster + Partners | Branch Technology team took first place in this phase, which focused on developing materials that can build structures on other planets.
By Emily Peiffer • May 10, 2017
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Deep DiveRound 1: What the latest Canadian lumber tariffs mean for US housing
A new tax on Canadian softwood lumber imports has the U.S. construction industry weighing supply and demand ahead of possible additional duties.
By Katy Tomasulo • May 10, 2017
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Deep DiveInside Autodesk's new workshop for 21st-century construction
The software maker showed off its 34,000-square-foot digifab lab in Boston, where architects, contractors, academics and students are exploring new building tech.
By Hallie Busta • May 09, 2017
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Deep DiveHow CLT could change the US building landscape
Experts at the Urban Land Institute's 2017 Washington Real Estate Trends Conference said the material could be common in the U.S. in the next 10 years.
By Mary Tyler March • May 08, 2017
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Caterpillar acquires equipment rental, tech startup Yard Club
The two companies have been linked since Caterpillar invested in the San Francisco–based startup two years ago.
By Kim Slowey • May 08, 2017
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Deep DivePerfect perf: 7 uses for perforated metal in home design
With the ability to form features from ventilating facades to see-through stairs and rails, this architectural element brings function and flair, according to Houzz.
By By Rebecca Gross, Houzz`
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Brookfield Residential adds Apple HomeKit to smart tech lineup
The builder's move follows its rollout of Amazon Alexa to some homes in Northern Viginia last year as consumer demand for voice control grows.
By Katy Tomasulo • May 05, 2017
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Multifamily prefab company Prescient raises $40M
The Arvada, CO, company is just the latest construction technology firm to perk the ears — and open the wallets — of investors nationwide
By Hallie Busta • May 03, 2017
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3D Robotics secures $53M in latest funding round
The drone data company will use the capital to expand its Site Scan product and market it to the construction and engineering sectors.
By Mary Tyler March • May 03, 2017
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Deep DiveWhat's cooking: The trends shaping kitchen design today
We explore how new space planning, finishes and appliances are helping kitchens serve multiple purposes in the home.
By Debbie Reslock • May 02, 2017
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Builders may not feel impact of Canadian softwood lumber tariffs for 6 months
Speculation of likely tariffs contributed to price increases of nearly 30% for some products before duty values were even announced.
By Katy Tomasulo • May 02, 2017
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Deep DiveInside out: How outdoor living spaces are shaping up in 2017
From wood-alternative decking to folding glass doors and commercial-grade appliances, new features add functionality and finish to the outdoors.
By Debbie Reslock • April 27, 2017
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AIA awards 5 research projects $100K in grant funding
In its 10th year, the Upjohn Research Initiative funds applied research projects in the design and construction space.
By Hallie Busta • April 26, 2017
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Deep DiveInside the new, high-tech labs where future building systems are being tested
Building scientists in Berkeley, CA, and Singapore are using robust new facilities that let them test how building systems will perform in real-life, before installation.
By Hallie Busta • April 26, 2017