Nearly 200,000 unfilled construction industry jobs nationwide. This gap puts added pressure on developers, contractors and owners. Even in the face of a worker shortage, construction is booming. Companies are now looking to technological solutions … about Making up for the Construction Labor Shortage with Technology
The Future of Cement is 3D
Nature is a common source of inspiration for builders and architects. They often turn to natural elements to incorporate them into their designs borrowing from their perfect symmetry, impeccable forms and strength developed over millions … about The Future of Cement is 3D
Georgia Tech Uses 5D BIM for $100M Campus Project
Even by construction industry standards, the commercial construction sector in particular has been slow to get on board with the latest technological innovations. That said, the fact that Georgia Tech is leveraging 5D Building Information Modeling for … about Georgia Tech Uses 5D BIM for $100M Campus Project
OSHA Takes Flight With Drone Use
Until recently OSHA visits have come mostly in the form of on-the-ground safety inspections, but late last year the agency began conducting jobsite inspections using camera-equipped aerial drones, raising some privacy concerns in the industry.
Transforming Jobsite Data into Actionable Insights
Every worker movement on site, every piece of equipment, every materials delivery—all give measurable data. By leveraging these and other data points you get from jobsite monitoring, you start to gain a better understanding of … about Transforming Jobsite Data into Actionable Insights
How Technology is Impacting Residential Building
The construction industry is undergoing a huge transformation. Whether it’s through machinery with artificial intelligence, old back-office processes going digital or traditional building methods made more efficient using robotics, technology is making a significant mark … about How Technology is Impacting Residential Building
Making Concrete Smarter
Concrete remains the world’s most most popular building material, prized for its strength and relatively low cost. Until the last few years, though, it had remained largely unchanged. Modern concrete has been manufactured with everything … about Making Concrete Smarter
Construction Tech Firms That Are Transforming The Industry
Across industries, venture capitalists and other investors gravitate toward high-growth markets. With the global construction industry set to crest $10 trillion by 2020, opportunities abound for startup companies with good ideas and the savvy investors … about Construction Tech Firms That Are Transforming The Industry
Komatsu Brings its Autonomous Surveying Drones to the U.S.
Komatsu has been one of the heavy equipment makers at the forefront of technological innovation in construction. With its Smart Construction service, the Japanese company has made big bets on autonomous equipment, intelligent machine control … about Komatsu Brings its Autonomous Surveying Drones to the U.S.
How Construction Companies Can Profit from Digital Transformation
Construction is becoming increasingly digital. By now, most industry insiders have learned the benefits of digitizing operations, but a number of barriers still persist. Fear of the unknown is a perennial factor, as is the … about How Construction Companies Can Profit from Digital Transformation
