In past years, construction data was collected mostly on paper and filed away at the end of each project never to be seen again. While we are definitely seeing a movement of data being put … about Working Smarter with Construction Project Data in One Place
Technology
Construction Leaders Team Up to Bring Robotics to The Field
When Boston Dynamics introduced its Spot robotic dog in 2016, the tech world was immediately enamored with it. The yellow four-legged robot could navigate its way around obstacles, and it even fought to stay on … about Construction Leaders Team Up to Bring Robotics to The Field
The 5 Artificial Intelligence-Based Technologies the Industry Can’t Ignore
The lack of clarity around what exactly AI is and what its capabilities are may contribute to its slow uptake in construction. Fortunately, other prominent industries have already woven the technology into their operations to … about The 5 Artificial Intelligence-Based Technologies the Industry Can’t Ignore
Pandemic Helping Accelerate Construction Technology Use
As part of efforts to be able to better weather the next major disruption outside their control, some companies are giving digital solutions a closer look. A recent report by McKinsey says the construction industry … about Pandemic Helping Accelerate Construction Technology Use
How These Tech Companies are Helping Keep Construction Workers Safe During COVID-19
The following six construction technology companies are among those leading the way in getting creative about how to use their product to help keep workers healthy and jobsites safe from COVID-19.
Six Pitfalls of Excel in Commercial Real Estate Cost Tracking
By some estimates, more than 1.2 billion users, including most of the real estate industry, rely upon Microsoft Excel. While Excel is a powerful commercial tool for statistical, engineering, and financial data tracking and analysis, … about Six Pitfalls of Excel in Commercial Real Estate Cost Tracking
GPS is Taking Construction to New Heights
Typically, as a technology finds a home in a particular industry, its new and better uses are inevitably discovered over time. In recent years we’ve seen that natural progression with GPS technology. From simple location … about GPS is Taking Construction to New Heights
Gaining Real-Time Visibility Into Labor Costs
The construction industry is known for taking pride in their work. When teams--both on and off site--have clear direction on what successful goals look like, they are more likely to accomplish those goals and feel … about Gaining Real-Time Visibility Into Labor Costs
How Mobile Phones Have Changed Construction
Construction has always had a somewhat complicated relationship with technology. Over the last few decades there have been improvements in materials, machinery and even hand tools, but until recently the core of the job has … about How Mobile Phones Have Changed Construction
Smarter Buildings = A More Intelligent Future
To put it simply, a smart building is any structure that uses automated processes to control the building's operations. This means that things, such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning, lighting and security, are connected and … about Smarter Buildings = A More Intelligent Future
