Smart building tech yields utility savings up to 18%

The study, which examined office and retail space, hotels and hospitals, found each segment has significant differences in smart technology adoption.

By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 3, 2018

Construction by the numbers in 2017

As the year ends, we take a look at some of the key numbers that defined the industry throughout the past 365 days.

By Laurie Cowin • Dec. 26, 2017

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$570M Seattle high rise 'game changer' in seismic and wind resistance

The 58-story Rainier Square Tower, which will forego the usual concrete core, also will be faster and more cost-efficient to build.  

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 22, 2017

Hyperloop reaches new high speed record

Ultra-high-speed rail projects have dominated part of the conversation around infrastructure for much of the past year.

By Mary Tyler March • Dec. 20, 2017

Polystyrene concrete blocks offer lightweight alternative to traditional concrete

The blocks can reduce required labor for constructing masonry walls while increasing the speed at which they're built.

By Laurie Cowin • Dec. 20, 2017

Smart city tech campus planned for Greenville, SC

The campus will expand upon an existing aviation-focused facility.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 20, 2017

Oracle to buy Aconex for $1.2B

The acquisition of the cloud-based construction management software company will bolster Oracle's cloud offerings for its construction industry customers.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 19, 2017

Facebook to build two massive data centers in Oregon

As the industry shifts to more colocated data centers, the size of and investment in those developments continues to grow.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 15, 2017

BIM cuts costs, but there is no US standard in sight

While other nations and some U.S. localities have BIM mandates, the country, as a whole, faces challenges reaching a single comprehensive standard.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 14, 2017

Report: Tech tools increase onsite safety

A Dodge Data & Analytics study shows investment in safety has positively impacted project budgets, schedules, quality and ability to contract new work.

By Laurie Cowin • Dec. 14, 2017

This rock-like aggregate is made from recycled post-consumer glass

Foamed glass aggregate weighs 85% less than stone, has insulating qualities and can be used for road building and bridge abutments.

By Laurie Cowin • Dec. 13, 2017

VR/AR spending to double each year through 2021

An International Data Corp. forecast projects that spending on augmented and virtual reality will grow from $9.1 billion this year to $17.8 billion in 2018.

By Laurie Cowin • Dec. 13, 2017

NVIDIA, Komatsu partnership adds drones, AI to the jobsite

The arrangement allows drones to collect and analyze data that could help streamline operations while increasing worker safety.

By Mary Tyler March • Dec. 13, 2017

8 smart apps for the construction industry

These useful apps can help contractors streamline and effectively manage jobsite and business operations.

By Laurie Cowin • Dec. 13, 2017

Research group developing specialized robots for construction

The technology aims to automate onsite construction tasks like stacking materials in nonstandard arrangements.

By Mary Tyler March • Dec. 6, 2017

Architects test mass timber systems for high-rise construction

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill found that using a hybrid of steel, timber and concrete on projects can often be less expensive and more sustainable.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 6, 2017

Can 3-D printing boost turbine tower heights?

RCAM Technologies won a $1.25 million grant to develop and test 3-D printing technology so that ultra-tall concrete turbine towers can be made onsite.

By Laurie Cowin • Dec. 6, 2017

Show me the money: Accurate virtual take-offs

Technological advancements in the construction industry have eased the common headaches of many during the design and renovation processes. Although this tech is readily available, one question remains: How much is it going to cost to build?

Dec. 5, 2017

Innovator of the Year: Katerra

Using factory-based construction to automate and standardize design and construction, the firm is creating a "continuum" of services to replace the typical chain of handoffs.

By Construction Dive Staff • Dec. 4, 2017

Rising Star: Tracy Young, PlanGrid

Young has become the face of PlanGrid and, in many ways, an emblem of the next generation of construction leaders.

By Construction Dive Staff • Dec. 4, 2017

Trend of the Year: Silicon Valley capitalizes on construction tech

A growing roster of upstarts are taking aim at the much-publicized construction industry's slow uptake of technology, resulting in a $1.6 trillion gap.

By Construction Dive Staff • Dec. 4, 2017

Tech of the Year: Smart highways

Smart vehicles and the roads beneath them will be more connected and high-tech as developers race to hone emerging technology.

By Mary Tyler March • Dec. 4, 2017

AR university building first mass timber residence hall in US

The residence hall project will consist of two buildings, both with exposed structural wood ceilings throughout.   

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 4, 2017

Elon Musk competing to build downtown Chicago express 'transit loop'

The system must have a 20-minute travel time between downtown Chicago and O'Hare International Airport and be accessible to other transit.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 1, 2017

Why a shared digital infrastructure is crucial for smart cities

As the world urbanizes and cities serve an increasing number of people, the importance of well-designed and robust infrastructure rises as well. 

By Hanan Markovich • Nov. 29, 2017