Standardization Key to Harkins Construction’s Digital Journey
Your browser does not support the video tag. One could say Harkins Construction’s transformational journey to become a digital contractor—including standardizing
Teaming Up to Trace COVID-19: Gilbane and Triax Technologies
Gilbane Building Company prides itself on being a simultaneously safety-minded and data-driven company. So, when the coronavirus struck, the team quickly realized
Mixing Innovation With Philanthropy, Reducing COVID-19 Risk
As one of the 20 largest contractors in the United States by revenue, DPR Construction understands how important it is not only to run its business efficiently and
Using AI-Derived Insights to Improve Safety Behavior on the Jobsite
Making better-informed decisions around safety at its foundation requires data collection on current jobsite behaviors as well as the ability to translate this raw
Not Just Surviving, but Thriving During the Pandemic at Shapiro & Duncan
For one company, planning its way through the pandemic has kept employees safe and customers happy, increased productivity and found innovative solutions.
Evaluating the Use of SmartWatches at Hensel Phelps
Hensel Phelps uses a SmartWatch wearable technology to better understand worker production while helping workers keep adequate social distancing protocol.
Technologies in Use Via Prefabrication at Mechanical Contractor
This article is the fourth in the Construction Tech Talks series, highlighting technology trends and digital transformations from the perspective of industry leaders.
AvalonBay Community’s Fire Elimination Program for Wood Frame Construction
Technologies such as high-def perimeter cameras, sensors that detect temperature changes and a spray-on process that retards fire in wood are reducing fires in wood
Augmented Reality Glasses for Installation, Scheduling and Verification
When discussing tools for the “Digital Contractor,” augmented reality (AR) glasses are a popular subject; however, the narrative often sounds conceptual, futuristic
AvalonBay Community’s Experience With Next-Generation Site Documentation Technologies
Michael Feigin, Chief Construction Officer at AvalonBay Communities discussed his company’s experiences leveraging emerging technology for site documentation,
Four Use Cases for AI in Construction
Take a deep dive into four specific uses of applying AI in construction—scheduling and planning, measuring site progress, earth moving and safety.
The Dirty Dozen Battle the Data Dozen
Using technology to improve labor productivity and reduce costs means gaining access to accurate data and performing meaningful analysis of that data for making
Enhancing Productivity With Connected Scissor and Boom Lifts
Connected machines that enhance productivity, such as boom and scissor lifts, are here. The question is, who owns the data and what value can be created by it?
Five Case Studies for Drones in Construction
Drones are used in all phases of a building’s lifecycle from surveying a jobsite to maintenance of older buildings.
Increase Construction Safety With Digital Transformation
A key component to enhancing worker safety is putting technologies in place that will deliver real-time access to data from the field so proactive steps can be taken
Digital Transformation: Enabling New Business Models for Construction
With digital transformation, contractors can bring a new business model to market: “construction-as-a-service.” CAAS leverages standardization to automate manual
Taking Environmental Monitoring to a New Level
Environmental monitoring is usually a low-tech process, but Skanska has taken it to a new level with its iSite Monitor that monitors a range of environmental conditions
United Rentals Helps Customers Optimize Equipment Rental
The fourth episode in the Precision Construction series explores how United Rentals uses the internet of things to save customers time and money.
Simplifying Complex IoT Solutions
The second of the Precision Construction series aims to simplify the different components of complex IoT solutions.
United Rentals Drives Efficiency and Excellence With IoT
As a renter of equipment, United Rentals focuses on driving operational efficiency and excellence in equipment delivery.
United Rentals Drives Efficiency and Excellence With IoT
As a renter of equipment, United Rentals focuses on driving operational efficiency and excellence in equipment delivery.