In the Dark Ages, when software came in a box and was sold at big stores, programmers were in direct - and devilish - competition. Some software even deleted competing software or made things run … about The Rising Tide of Software Integration
Smart Highways are Paving a Road to the Future
With all of those smarts on board in today’s cars, it stands to reason that the roads upon which they drive should also be updated. We’re already seeing crews being tasked with baking in sensors … about Smart Highways are Paving a Road to the Future
How Well is the Construction Industry Leveraging its Data?
A new SmartMarket report from Viewpoint and Dodge Data & Analytics examined how C&E firms are using their data, interviewing nearly 200 industry professionals from GCs to design-contracting companies. The report analyzes details regarding their … about How Well is the Construction Industry Leveraging its Data?
Can Mega 3-D Printer Be the Solution to Affordable Housing?
Around the country, but particularly in cities that are hubs of technology and innovation, skyrocketing house prices have put home ownership well out of reach for many middle-class families. One Austin-based construction tech company recently … about Can Mega 3-D Printer Be the Solution to Affordable Housing?
How to Grow Blockchain Adoption in Construction Companies
Blockchain technology has proven itself to be a transformative business force. It enables businesses to accurately record and store just about any kind of transaction data from the supply chain, and it has already made … about How to Grow Blockchain Adoption in Construction Companies
Contractors are Turning More to In-House Design, But It’s Not Without Its Problems
Any contractor worth their salt is well-experienced in wearing multiple hats. This can be partly attributed to continually tightening schedules; the proliferation of efficiency-boosting methods like offsite prefabrication is providing the opportunity to shave off … about Contractors are Turning More to In-House Design, But It’s Not Without Its Problems
The Promise of the Smart Jobsite
One of the great technological innovations of our time has been the connectivity of everything. Objects become more than just objects when they’re capable of going online, which enables them to collect millions of data … about The Promise of the Smart Jobsite
Opening Doors for the Next Generation of Women Builders
Construction has been overwhelmingly male-dominated. However, efforts to bring in more women have begun gaining momentum in the last decade. The skilled labor shortage has forced an industry-wide reckoning of sorts, part of which has … about Opening Doors for the Next Generation of Women Builders
Can Automated Concrete Pourers Empower the Industry?
There have been several factors contributing to construction’s increased interest in automation technology in recent years. The labor shortage is perhaps the most obvious, with companies facing increasing demand while coping with a diminished labor … about Can Automated Concrete Pourers Empower the Industry?
What You Need to Know About Liquidated Damages in Construction
For contractors perhaps more than most professionals, being under the gun is pretty much standard operating procedure. Between juggling multiple clients’ deadlines, crews and equipment, staying on schedule is tough even under the best of … about What You Need to Know About Liquidated Damages in Construction