Technology: Page 56
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Hyperloop One - Neil Woods
Missouri coalition to study St. Louis–Kansas City hyperloop feasibility
Engineering firm Black and Veatch is leading the study and donating $400,000 worth of services as part of the effort.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 1, 2018 -
This startup wants to change construction with robots, AI
Doxel, which secured $4.5 million in funding earlier this month, is honing an autonomous robot that climbs stairs and moves along construction sites.
By Mary Tyler March • Jan. 31, 2018 -
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Triax Technologies
These sensors can expedite jobsite evacuations
Spot-r EvacTag from Triax Technologies is yet another example of how technology is being used to enhance workplace safety.
By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 31, 2018 -
Minnesota using drones to scan aging bridges
The drones can hover nearby aging trusses, piers and bearings while collecting thousands of high-resolution images that are stitched into 3-D models.
By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 31, 2018 -
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Report: 5 challenges and solutions to technology adoption in construction
With the global construction industry projected to reach $17.5 billion by 2030, an industry report charges now is the time for the engineering and construction sector to embrace technology.
By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 31, 2018 -
Oklahoma DOT installs railroad bridge built offsite
By building the bridge offsite and then moving it into place, agency officials said they were able to complete the installation with fewer interstate closures.
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'Reskilling crisis' emerging as 1.4M US jobs face technology disruption
Only 2% of workers have skills to immediately transition to new jobs, according to a World Economic Forum report.
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Katerra snaps up $865M in Series D funding
The announcement comes just three weeks after reports suggested the turnkey modular builder was readying for a $200 million funding round.
By Mary Tyler March • Jan. 24, 2018 -
Fungus may help concrete self-repair
Research is in its early stages, and questions about how fungus will survive within concrete's harsh environment still remain.
By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 24, 2018 -
AT&T sensors monitor bridges, alert officials when unsafe
The battery-operated sensors take readings every eight hours and monitor such things as crack width, temperature, joint movement and angle changes.
By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 24, 2018 -
Amazon unveils top 20 contenders for HQ2
Let the jockeying begin: Amazon will make a final decision this year after a deeper dive into each city's potential.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 18, 2018 -
Denver to implement $12M smart technology transportation framework
The plan for connected city infrastructure and vehicles would improve safety and traffic flow.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 17, 2018 -
FullStack Modular
Offsite construction to ramp up in 2018
The rise will be driven by factors including contractors' difficulty filling skilled labor positions and the need to complete projects faster and with fewer resources.
By Mary Tyler March • Jan. 17, 2018 -
Trimble exec: BIM, constructible data will transform industry
Software maker Trimble is teaming up with Dutch construction company VolkerWessels to hone BIM capabilities and better leverage project data.
By Mary Tyler March • Jan. 17, 2018 -
VR simulators centerpiece of Nevada training facility
The Associated Generator Contractors of America received a $200,000 government grant to help launch the center, slated to open by late spring.
By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 17, 2018 -
Trimble Inc.
Deep DiveAutomation's opportunities and threats
Despite its safety and productivity benefits, a new report indicates that automation could displace 2.7 million construction workers in the next 40 years.
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Shear wall testing could spur seismic code change
Structural engineers hope that building codes will allow for updated reinforced concrete standards that would help reduce rebar congestion in walls in high-seismic zones.
By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 10, 2018 -
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How new roadway material tech could help save infrastructure
Scientists in Switzerland and the Netherlands are developing new technologies to replace traditional roadway materials with self-healing asphalt.
By Mary Tyler March • Jan. 10, 2018 -
First Solar
Researchers developing double-pane solar windows
Employing two types of quantum dots, the windows will efficiently generate electricity.
By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 10, 2018 -
Vancouver, Canada greenlights 19-story mass timber tower
When complete, the condominium high-rise will be the tallest hybrid mass timber building in North America.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 10, 2018 -
Sponsored by KyoceraWorld of Concrete 2018: Kyocera – The leader in rugged mobile solutions
With field conditions always testing equipment durability, it is imperative to have a mobile solution that can withstand the elements while giving workers a competitive advantage.
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Resiliency at center of $1.5B Seaport San Diego design
Sea-level rise and potential seismic activity are two of the factors influencing the project's design.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 8, 2018 -
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Deep Dive8 construction trends to watch in 2018
After a robust 2017, construction companies are expecting more of the same this year. Here are the strengths and challenges they face in the year ahead.
By Kim Slowey , Mary Tyler March , Laurie Cowin • Jan. 8, 2018 -
Katerra reportedly seeking $200M in new funding
The turnkey modular startup, now entering its third year, reached $2.5 billion in valuation in 2017.
By Mary Tyler March • Jan. 3, 2018 -
AI helping reduce worker wear-and-tear injuries
Researchers are developing sensor suits to encourage trainees to modify movements to reduce body strain.
By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 3, 2018
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