Chris Wood
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Learning to fly: A primer on drones in construction
From getting licensed to crunching aerial imagery data, here’s everything you need to know about UAVs in the AEC industry. → Read More
18 drone companies taking off in construction
These firms are providing the hardware and software shaping the job site. → Read More
Wired up: CA electrical engineer selectively plugs into job site tech
For one small business, project management and mobile tools score high, but paper prevails when it comes to keeping track of project details. → Read More
GA tests smart highway technology on I-85
The nation's transportation system is getting smarter as new technologies are used for road data collection and self-driving vehicles. → Read More
Minnesota DOT leveraging vibration data to monitor bridge defects
The smart bridge sensors track how the structures bend and shift from the effects of traffic, wind and temperature fluctuations. → Read More
Caterpillar plows deeper into 3-D printing market with new partnership
The three-year deal with FIT AG will explore the boundaries of additive manufacturing in the heavy equipment space. → Read More
IN I-70 project to use slide-in bridge replacement
The innovative span build and replacement technique borrows from modular construction practices. → Read More
Nanoparticle 3-D printing imitates natural construction patterns
The technology could be a springboard for reducing waste by developing smaller, lightweight materials. → Read More
John Deere, Kespry announce drone alliance
Heavy equipment manufacturers and drone startups are partnering to create clear paths to the market. → Read More
OR proposes initiative to build seismic-resilient government buildings
A state agency hopes an earthquake-proof structure could ensure continuity of government in the event of a natural disaster. → Read More
St. Patrick's Cathedral moves to geothermal for temperature control
The upgrade to the New York cathedral's heating and cooling system is just one of several updates bringing the landmark's amenities up to 21st century standards. → Read More
Reality check: What's next for AR technology in construction
User experience is paramount for the augmented reality space, as smart devices enable long-distance machine control and BIM integration. → Read More
FHWA exploring augmented reality for road construction
The Federal Highway Administration wants to find out how the technology can improve quality assurance and communication. → Read More
This amphibious robot can crawl through pipes to collect data
The product from HiBot can analyze pipe-wall thickness, flow rates and ambient soil and weather conditions to grade pipe infrastructure. → Read More
The top 5 tech trends at ConExpo 2017
Telematics, additive manufacturing and drones were the talk of the construction industry's largest trade show in Las Vegas last week. → Read More
From thin air: 3-D printer cranks out a house in 24 hours
Concept projects like Apis Cor's show how additive manufacturing technology could be a game-changer for large-scale construction in the future. → Read More
Architects, chemists spar over antimicrobial building products
A recent white paper from Perkins+Will challenged the wellness-related claims of manufacturers using such coatings for surface and other finish materials. → Read More
$90M prefab tech hub set to open at the University of Maryland
Offsite modular construction was used to meet a tight schedule and expand material options for the project's thermal curtainwall. → Read More
Losing its luster: Golden Gate Bridge turns to surface-plate replacement
The zinc-based paint used on the bridge can't keep up with the San Francisco Bay Area's rate of salt and fog corrosion. → Read More
BIM beats paper: How digital construction data management is becoming status quo
The use of mobile devices and the need to network disparate databases will hasten the technology's adoption as the de facto construction management platform. → Read More