A clearer picture is emerging of the types of technologies that are rising to the top in construction. In no particular order, we’ve compiled a list of seven technologies that have shown themselves to be … about 7 Construction Tech Trends to Watch in 2019
See SpotMini Walk the Jobsite
Boston Dynamics’ SpotMini is a four-legged electric robotic dog with an uncanny sense of perception and an impressive range of motion, thanks to its onboard 3D vision and its 17 distinct joints. It stands a … about See SpotMini Walk the Jobsite
Ghost in the Machine: Mining’s Driverless Trucks
Construction has always been a dangerous job, and perhaps one of the only fields that rivals the industry when it comes to occupational hazards is mining. Miners face a daily barrage of threats, from explosions … about Ghost in the Machine: Mining’s Driverless Trucks
Drone Analytics is Reaching New Heights in Construction
Enter drone analytics, a bustling young market helping industries, including construction, perform detailed survey and site analyses for a variety of project types.
Doosan Bobcat Aims to Make Equipment Smarter
Automation has improved by leaps and bounds over the last decade, and the technology is proving viable as more companies start to incorporate some degree of autonomy into their vehicles. For example, companies like Caterpillar … about Doosan Bobcat Aims to Make Equipment Smarter
Amazon’s Move into Prefab Building Sector
Efficiency has always been a major bottom-line concern for construction companies, and with the continuing labor shortage and steadily rising material costs and other market challenges, prefabrication has become increasingly popular, particularly in housing-strapped urban … about Amazon’s Move into Prefab Building Sector
Fluor turns to IBM Artificial Intelligence on Megaprojects
Although originally developed to answer questions on the TV game show Jeopardy! (where it left human opponents in the dust back in 2011), IBM’s proprietary cognitive computing platform has evolved into one of the world’s … about Fluor turns to IBM Artificial Intelligence on Megaprojects
How to Get a Successful Drone Program off the Ground
It isn’t every day that a new technology rapidly finds a welcome home in construction, and it’s even rarer that the industry finds itself among the early adoption leaders. But that’s exactly what’s happening with … about How to Get a Successful Drone Program off the Ground
Venture Capital is Betting Big on Construction Technology
As the construction industry continues its technological renaissance, largely casting aside its technophobic reputation and embracing the digital revolution, the industry has become an attractive target for venture capital and tech investment dollars, where billions … about Venture Capital is Betting Big on Construction Technology
Hurricanes Driving New Design Innovations
In recent years we’ve seen an unmistakable uptick in erratic weather and more severe storms from coast to coast as the threat of global warming grows more difficult to ignore. As Hurricane Florence bears down … about Hurricanes Driving New Design Innovations
