Researchers urge US to invest in smart sensor tech to study bridge failures

Experts have floated the idea of a national research and development initiative to measure bridge performance and report failures via a sensor network.

By Chris Wood • Nov. 16, 2016

MIT researchers give virtual reality a wireless boost

Wireless VR is likely years away from the job site as it demands a clear line of sight to transmit millimeter waves over radio frequency.

By Chris Wood • Nov. 16, 2016

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Caterpillar, Scope AR partner to bring remote repair to the job site

The introduction of augmented reality as a diagnostic tool makes remote maintenance a reality for contractors.

By Chris Wood • Nov. 16, 2016

Cities with big carbon footprints have the most green home tech

The major U.S. cities with the biggest carbon footprints tend to show greater interest in energy-efficient home technology.

By Sean Barry • Nov. 16, 2016

8 design and construction podcasts worth tuning into

Check out our picks for taking management advice, product reviews, business best practices and more on the go.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • Nov. 16, 2016

Intel acquires German commercial drone startup MAVinci

The acquisition of the flight planning software and algorithm firm positions Intel for vertical expansion in global UAV markets.

By Chris Wood • Nov. 9, 2016

Roper Technologies buys ConstructConnect as construction tech investments grow

Market watchers expect deal size and overall M&A volume to increase in the construction technology sector in 2017.

By Chris Wood • Nov. 9, 2016

Skanska USA, Smartvid.io partner to bring machine learning to field data analysis

The construction leader is looking to expand a pilot program for crunching voice, video and photo data for optimized job sites.

By Chris Wood • Nov. 9, 2016

Heavy-duty apparel startup Truewerk scores funding from sportswear company head, VCs

The seed funding round included the CEO of Seattle-based sportswear company Outdoor Research as construction workwear options grow.

By Chris Wood • Nov. 9, 2016

MIT launches The Engine, a tech-focused startup incubator

The new accelerator campus for tech entrepreneurs joins Autodesk's BUILD Space and Brooklyn's New Lab as marquee Northeast innovation centers.

By Chris Wood • Nov. 9, 2016

Builders battle extreme weather with next-level construction tech

Contractors and engineers are leveraging advanced technologies and forecasting software to create buildings capable of withstanding hurricanes, floods and more.

By Chris Wood • Nov. 9, 2016

MIT launches data-driven real estate research lab

The Real Estate Innovation Lab’s first goal is to build a database of New York City infrastructure, from Airbnb locations to fiber-optic cable lines.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 7, 2016

IrisVR snags $8M in quest to 'reinvent' design and construction with virtual reality

The technology is rapidly changing construction by enhancing collaboration among stakeholders and improving job site safety. 

By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 2, 2016

This high-tech stud-finder can spot more than wood

A handheld mobile device from Israeli startup Vayyar uses low-power frequency to detect objects behind drywall and concrete.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 2, 2016

Is the future of construction technology and labor at nanoscale?

Researchers are looking to nanomaterials and nanomachines as the building blocks and builders of the future.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 2, 2016

Smart building startup PointGrab draws $7M from new investors

The product tracks occupancy patterns to improve a building's operational and energy efficiency.

By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 2, 2016

Where artificial intelligence meets 3-D printing

Ai Build aims to give 3-D printing robots vision so that they can see what they produce and fix any mistakes.

By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 2, 2016

5 technologies that are making smart buildings smarter

Biometric sensors, improved Wi-Fi and predictive maintenance data are driving the growing market for smart buildings.

By Chris Wood • Nov. 2, 2016

Santa Monica, CA wants all new housing to be net-zero energy

The state's Energy Commission now must approve the new ordinance, which also calls for energy-use reduction in multifamily buildings.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 2, 2016

With Tesla's solar roof and battery, will integrated PVs for homes finally stick?

The company's highly anticipated system adds to the list of photovoltaic products that have struggled to scale in the residential construction market.

By Shalina Chatlani • Nov. 1, 2016

Bloomberg: Daqri seeking $200M investment to develop augmented reality helmet

The Smart Helmet allows workers to see a digital overlay on a real-life view of existing site conditions.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 27, 2016

MIT researchers develop sensing system to spot structural weakness in buildings

The system targets infrastructure vulnerable to earthquakes by tracking ambient vibrations, noise and movement.

By Chris Wood • Oct. 26, 2016

SAMCRO Technologies integrates equipment telematics, management software

The company said its platform will use analytics and pre-existing sensor technology to boost productivity.

By Chris Wood • Oct. 26, 2016

Construction startup Pillar Technologies wins Forbes Under 30 Summit competition

Safety applications continue to drive IoT and sensor development for the job site.

By Chris Wood • Oct. 26, 2016

Hangar raises $6.5M to expand service for companies outsourcing drone technology

Capital continues to flow into the nascent construction UAV technology market.

By Chris Wood • Oct. 26, 2016