Drones / UAV’s

Keeping Up With Fast-moving FAA Drone Regulations

by Dick Zhang | Feb 21, 2018
Drones / UAV’s | Legal and Regulatory

As modern drones become capable of doing more, FAA regulations are also rapidly changing to keep pace. Contractors using drones need to stay up to date with the latest regulations.

2018 Civil Engineering and Construction Technology Predictions

by Scott Crozier | Jan 16, 2018
Drones / UAV’s | Technology

Trends in 2018 include more intuitive, flexible machine control platforms as data-rich 3-D models, UAV data analysis and MR solutions come together for efficiency gains, improved collaboration and real-time information sharing.

How the FAA’s LAANC Helps Commercial Drone Programs

by Lauren Pinch | Dec 5, 2017
Drones / UAV’s | Technology

The FAA is working on giving drone operators more access to airspace. The LAANC system provides commercial operators—and drone airspace map providers—with pre-approved flight zones and maximum altitudes for operating drones near airports.

The Building Blocks of a People-Driven Tech Culture

by Chris Cooper | Dec 4, 2017
BIM | Drones / UAV’s | Technology | Workforce Management

Many company leaders would love to adopt more technology, whether BIM software or drones, but most don’t feel they have enough people or time for successful implementation.

Construction Technology and Software Rundown: Week of Nov. 13, 2017

This week’s rundown includes an IoT hardhat, compact multifunction printer and services marketplace. Don’t miss the BuiltWorld Hackathon, results of a study on software usability and award winning structural rehab system.

Four Tips to Make Sure Drones Don’t Leave You High and Dry

by Jake Morin | Nov 13, 2017
Drones / UAV’s | Insurance | OSHA | Technology

A decent amount of red tape comes with the adoption of drones in the workplace, so here is what construction owners and contractors can do to avoid putting their companies and crews at risk.

Using Drones for Inventory and Job Flyover on Heavy Civil Construction Sites

by Jason Keen | Nov 13, 2017
Drones / UAV’s | Technology

Now that drones are readily available, heavy civil contractors can use them for stockpile inventory, volumetric measurement and grade control, and job flyover as well as other value added applications.

Future of Heavy Construction: Are Computers New Coworkers?

by Terry D. Bennett | Nov 10, 2017
Artificial Intelligence | Drones / UAV’s | Technology

Heavy civil/construction firms are investing in tools, technology and new systems as competition shifts to skilled technology-savvy workers. They will embrace collaboration among teams, processes and systems by leveraging BIM to design, construct and operate.

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Keeping Up With Fast-moving FAA Drone Regulations

2018 Civil Engineering and Construction Technology Predictions

How the FAA’s LAANC Helps Commercial Drone Programs

The Building Blocks of a People-Driven Tech Culture

Construction Technology and Software Rundown: Week of Nov. 13, 2017

Four Tips to Make Sure Drones Don’t Leave You High and Dry

Using Drones for Inventory and Job Flyover on Heavy Civil Construction Sites

Future of Heavy Construction: Are Computers New Coworkers?

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