Across industries, venture capitalists and other investors gravitate toward high-growth markets. With the global construction industry set to crest $10 trillion by 2020, opportunities abound for startup companies with good ideas and the savvy investors … about Construction Tech Firms That Are Transforming The Industry
Komatsu Brings its Autonomous Surveying Drones to the U.S.
Komatsu has been one of the heavy equipment makers at the forefront of technological innovation in construction. With its Smart Construction service, the Japanese company has made big bets on autonomous equipment, intelligent machine control … about Komatsu Brings its Autonomous Surveying Drones to the U.S.
How Construction Companies Can Profit from Digital Transformation
Construction is becoming increasingly digital. By now, most industry insiders have learned the benefits of digitizing operations, but a number of barriers still persist. Fear of the unknown is a perennial factor, as is the … about How Construction Companies Can Profit from Digital Transformation
7 Construction Tech Trends to Watch in 2019
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
