Augmented reality technology gaining traction in the construction industry

Early testing of Microsoft's Hololens and 3-D models has indicated that AR tech can catch costly design errors and help keep projects on schedule.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 11, 2016

A future 'hot target' for attackers: How construction companies can improve cybersecurity

Experts say that even small and mid-sized firms are at risk, as "everyone has something of value."

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 11, 2016

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DOD program aims to develop 'living' construction materials with self-repairing capabilities

Officials with the DARPA ELM initiative said they hope to one day ship material precursors to projects and grow the needed materials "on demand" at the site.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 10, 2016

Chinese 3-D printing company in talks with Saudia Arabia to help build 1.5M homes

As Saudi Arabia faces a severe housing shortage, officials have turned to 3-D printing technology as a possible solution.

By Emily Peiffer • Aug. 4, 2016

Man vs. machine: Company touts bricklaying robot that can build 4 times faster than humans

The Hadrian robot, which also cuts and routes each course with the help of CAD-programmed specifications, has drawn major industry and internet attention recently.

By Kim Slowey • July 29, 2016

Dodge Data: BIM perception, use vary among construction team levels

The study found that while GCs and CMs use more in-house BIM than trade contractors, they greatly underestimate trade contractor use of the technology.

By Kim Slowey • July 28, 2016

4 construction technology innovations enhancing productivity in the field

From advanced power tools to project organization software, foremen and trade workers have new options to improve efficiency on the job site.

By Kim Slowey • July 26, 2016

Survey: BIM to define 'future' of construction industry

The Timetric Construction Intelligence Center determined that cost savings and efficiency are the major drivers of BIM adoption.

By Kim Slowey • July 7, 2016

Seattle-based smart home lighting startup Deako raises $3.5M

The company said its system is slated to be installed in 10% of new homes built in Seattle next year.

By Kim Slowey • July 5, 2016

Banishing 'cowboys' from the skies: New drone rules encourage safe, expanded construction industry use

One builder said the fact that some companies and drone operators had been eschewing safety practices makes him "appreciate" the new regulations.

By Kim Slowey • June 30, 2016

FWHA announces 2017-2018 'Every Day Counts' project delivery initiatives

Every two years, the Federal Highway Administration implements a handful of innovations that aim to improve transportation agencies' construction projects.

By Kim Slowey • June 28, 2016

6 biggest construction stories in the first half of 2016

From the proliferation of new technologies to major project stumbles, we're taking a look back before diving into Q3.

By Kim Slowey • June 28, 2016

FAA unveils long-awaited commercial drone rules

The new regulations are big news for construction companies, as firms no longer need to apply for exemptions to use UAVs.

By Kim Slowey • June 22, 2016

Labor shortage solution: Specifying a factory-made roofing membrane

Factory-made roofing systems are proving to be a welcome solution to the industry's labor shortage.  

By Kathy Price-Robinson • June 21, 2016

Becoming a BIM leader: Russia eyes global expertise in virtual building technology

The director of the Ministry of Construction, Housing and Utilities of the Russian Federation predicts Russian firms will find their "niche" on an international stage.

By Kim Slowey • June 16, 2016

Dutch contractor BAM unveils autonomous robotic 3-D printer

The new machine will build the quarter-scale "Landscape House" designed by Universe at the sustainable FabCity experimental campus as its first project.

By Kim Slowey • June 14, 2016

Report: International BIM market to hit $12B by 2022

Both the desire for automation and new government building information modeling mandates are contributing to the technology's rise in popularity.

By Kim Slowey • June 10, 2016

Report: 3-D-printed concrete market to reach $56M by 2021

However, the research and capital investment required for widespread use still remain as major obstacles to stronger growth.

By Kim Slowey • June 9, 2016

Boosting the bottom line: How construction companies can cut costs and ensure they 'survive'

Financial experts say that investments in technology — while requiring an initial time and cash outlay — will eventually save contractors money.

By Kim Slowey • June 9, 2016

TN startup to 3-D print winner of home design competition in 2017

Branch Technology said its new 3-D-printing method, C-Fab, can produce large-scale, freeform structures unlike current methods.

By Kim Slowey • June 7, 2016

Gensler, Trimble partner on mixed reality technology initiative

The emerging tech allows architects and contractors to remotely interact with 3-D models of a project and inspect details.

By Kim Slowey • June 3, 2016

NAHB: Drone use taking off among larger homebuilders

A survey found that only 12% of builders with fewer than six unit starts last year had ever used a drone, versus 43% of those with 100 starts or more.

By Kim Slowey • May 26, 2016

Dubai unveils world's first 3-D-printed office building

Constructing the 2,000-square-foot structure, as well as the furniture inside it, took only 17 days.

By Kim Slowey • May 25, 2016

Is fabric-cast concrete 'the future of the construction industry?'

Designers say the method has the potential to create anything from facades to buildings themselves.

By Kim Slowey • May 24, 2016

From prototype to job site: How contractors stay on the 'leading edge' with new technologies

Experts from top construction firms explain how and why they implement certain tech innovations into their daily operations.

By Kim Slowey • May 24, 2016