Tech 101: Digital twins, exoskeletons, drones and more
Here is a roundup of Construction Dive's series on the most important emerging technology innovations that contractors need to know about.
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Tech 101: 5G networks in construction
By Joe Bousquin • March 17, 2021
The reality still trails the hype, but this wireless communication technology's advantages for construction are clear. Read the full article ➔
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Tech 101: Blockchain's benefits for construction
By Joe Bousquin • Sept. 2, 2020
The technology has huge potential to automate the back office while bringing together different parties on complex projects to keep everyone honest. Read the full article ➔
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Tech 101: Digital use cases
By Zachary Phillips • April 1, 2020
The approach involves defining a problem that technology could solve and is one of the main ways that construction companies can increase success with tech, experts say. Read the full article ➔
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Tech 101: Construction drones
By Jennifer Goodman • Jan. 8, 2020
Drones are becoming the go-to tool for mapping, inspecting and managing worksites more efficiently and safely. Would your projects benefit from an eye in the sky? Read the full article ➔
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Tech 101: Exoskeletons
By Jennifer Goodman • Nov. 6, 2019
Whether powered or passive, the wearable technology helps alleviate fatigue and keep more workers on the jobsite. Here's more information about their use in construction and market availability. Read the full article ➔
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Tech 101: Laser scanning
By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 25, 2019
Used for years by firms like Clark, Skanska and PCL, reality capture via laser scanning helps conceptualize built environments, experts explain in this primer on the technology. Read the full article ➔
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Tech 101: Digital Twins
By Jennifer Goodman • Aug. 19, 2019
Here's what you need to know about digital twins, or virtual models of buildings that collect information about structures using sensors, drones and other wireless technology. Read the full article ➔
