Experts
5 Ways in which Construction Robotics is Disrupting the Industry
Until recently, construction was one of the least digitized and automated industries in the world. Many projects could be completed more efficiently with the help of the right construction robotics, mainly because the related tasks are incredibly repetitive. While...
Contractors Grossly Underutilize Technologies that Could Save Money, Improve
Technologies, such as telematics, are an everyday part of the construction industry. However, the 2019 Teletrac Navman Telematics Benchmark Report has uncovered just how grossly underutilized construction technologies are. Why does that matter? Because it means...
Making VR and AR More than Buzzwords in Construction
We’ve heard for a long time now about how virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) will fundamentally change everything about the construction industry as a whole. Whether it’s VR environments that will help sell clients a project or AR workflows that will...
Construction Powered by the Internet of Things
The computing capabilities of mobile and Internet of Things (IoT) devices have advanced to a level that has made them capable of aiding in the planning, designing and building phases. But turning mobility into an effective tool requires not only computing power, but...
Residential Constructions Silver Bullet
Welcome to Mechanicsville, Md. One of the homes in this community of 1,500 demonstrates a surprisingly robust solution to environmental, life safety (think hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires), comfort, and constructability issues many builders face. The home is...
6 Planning Tips to Bring Your Digitization Strategy Up to Speed
Of the top 22 industries that use technology to conduct business, construction is ranked No. 21—next to last—according to McKinsey & 6 Planning Tips to Bring Your Digitization Strategy Up to Speed. As the world’s second-largest industry, new construction...
7 Ways to Keep your Highway Construction Workers Safe
The most lethal threat to highway zone construction workers is the possibility they will be struck, either by a passing car or construction vehicle. In 2017, 132 individuals working in highway construction zones were killed in this way, reported the Federal Highway...
Construction Industry Conversations Around Digitisation MustEvolve
Events season is upon us and Middle East construction’s decision-makers are back under the spotlight, headlining, attending, and sharing their insights at key industry events, including Construction Week’s hugely popular . Leaders in Construction Summits in the UAE...
How Technology Can Help Contractors Prevent Lawsuits
Adoption of project management and data collection technology will not only make contractors' operations more efficient but could reduce the risk of litigation as well, according to Resolution Management Consultants of Marlton, New Jersey. Three main construction...