Traditionally speaking, the construction industry has been slow to change, particularly when it comes to adopting new technology. But a number of market forces have shifted the thinking around digitizing operations in an effort to … about Construction’s Digital Transformation and Where it’s Headed
U.S. Cities Leading the Way in LEED-Certified Construction
Environmentally conscious construction has made leaps and bounds over the last decade, with more companies focusing their efforts on designing buildings with an eye on sustainability. The widest used rating system for green building is … about U.S. Cities Leading the Way in LEED-Certified Construction
How Remote Monitoring Technology Can Save You Money
Today’s sprawling office buildings involve multiple complex systems, from lighting to plumbing to HVAC to electrical. To keep these buildings operating efficiently requires a host of ongoing maintenance tasks, but having on-site staff responsible for … about How Remote Monitoring Technology Can Save You Money
Construction Industry Continues to Break Digital Ground with 3D Modeling
In recent years, architectural presentations like blueprints have jumped off the page into fully computer-rendered 3D models that give designers the ability to create faster and allow architects and clients alike to visualize a finished … about Construction Industry Continues to Break Digital Ground with 3D Modeling
Can Blockchain Help Transform the Construction Industry?
Simply put, the blockchain is a means of distributing digital information. It creates an encrypted ledger system for money to be exchanged for goods and services outside of the traditional monetary system. It stores and … about Can Blockchain Help Transform the Construction Industry?
World’s Biggest Companies are Building the World’s Biggest Office Buildings
With the rise of megacorporations like Google/Alphabet, Amazon, Facebook and Apple, it stands to reason their bases of operations would be equally grand in size and scale. Many of these behemoth companies have equally gargantuan … about World’s Biggest Companies are Building the World’s Biggest Office Buildings
Construction Industry Tech Spending is On the Rise
Construction has long been a laggard in making the commitment to digitalizing operations, and many have said that slow pace of adoption has cost the industry on the efficiency side. But that trend seems to … about Construction Industry Tech Spending is On the Rise
Telematics Technology: Keeping a Closer Eye on Machinery
Gaining a more holistic view of equipment performance, maintenance schedules, and even the location of the machinery at any given time facilitates a host of safety, efficiency and cost improvements. Telematics technology enables construction companies … about Telematics Technology: Keeping a Closer Eye on Machinery
Kinetic Paving Draws Usable Energy From Footsteps
One of the companies leading the kinetic pavers charge, London-based Pavegen, said the technology works using electromagnetic induction generators, which vertically displace from the weight of human footsteps. That displacement motion creates the energy, which … about Kinetic Paving Draws Usable Energy From Footsteps
Automation in the Construction Industry
The point has finally been reached where the robotic future we’ve been promised for decades seems on the verge of coming true. With that comes many questions about what human workers’ role will be in … about Automation in the Construction Industry
