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. 6, 2019

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. 6, 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. 6, 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. 5, 2019

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. 9, 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. 9, 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. 9, 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

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

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

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

Custom 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.

Nov. 26, 2018

Tech 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

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

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

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

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

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. 7, 2018

Tech 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. 7, 2018

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