Drones / UAV’s

2017 Executive Insights: Intelligent Jobsites

by Construction Executive | Aug 28, 2017
Drones / UAV’s | Technology

Get expert answers to questions on business intelligence, processing payroll data, security breaches, 4-D and 5-D BIM, IoT, big data, artificial intelligence, drones and more.

Be Proactive About Crafting a Company Drone Policy

Construction firms should expect the drone compliance topic to develop rapidly, as other agencies may provide supplementary rules to address the impact of unmanned aircraft on the areas they regulate.

Construction Companies Are Uniquely Poised to Maximize Drones’ Potential

by Trevor Wichmann | Aug 26, 2017
Drones / UAV’s | Technology

Commercial drones are just beginning to take off in the United States.

Five Best Practices to Reduce Drone Risks on Construction Sites

by Construction Executive | Jul 24, 2017
Drones / UAV’s | Technology

When making the case for using drones, it helps to highlight the ways that drones can make workflows safer and more efficient. It's also vital to underscore how the perceived risks of unmanned aviation can be mitigated.

Top Construction Trends Driven by ‘Smart’ Communities

by Edward A. Sutton III | Jul 3, 2017
Data Analytics | Drones / UAV’s | Technology

As communities shift their focus to building “smarter” cities, opportunity exists in the construction industry. Efforts to evolve toward a more connected, integrated infrastructure will not only jump start new builds, but spur a need to retrofit existing buildings with smart components.

Technology and Software Rundown: Week of June 19, 2017

by Construction Executive | Jun 19, 2017
Drones / UAV’s | Robotics | Technology | Wearables

This week’s Tech Rundown features two new wearables – one to verify workers’ training qualifications and a wearable sensor that alerts safety personnel to slip, trip and fall incidents. Software releases focus on project management collaboration and linking 2-D drawings and 3-D models. Check out a cool new video on Archicad 21 Stair Tool.

Increase Communication and Efficiency Using Drones

by Merchants Bonding | Jun 12, 2017
Drones / UAV’s | Productivity | Technology

The time for drones in construction isn’t yet to come—pilot programs have launched and results are being seen right now. But where is the true value? It’s not about the drone at all; it’s about the data that drone hardware provides, and how that data can enable team communication in the office and in the field.

Commercial Drone Usage Could Soar to 1.6 Million by 2021

by Construction Executive | May 23, 2017
Drones / UAV’s | Technology

In its 2017-2027 Aerospace Forecast, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) predicted that commercial drone use will reach 442,000 units by 2021 as a base estimate.

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2017 Executive Insights: Intelligent Jobsites

Be Proactive About Crafting a Company Drone Policy

Construction Companies Are Uniquely Poised to Maximize Drones’ Potential

Five Best Practices to Reduce Drone Risks on Construction Sites

Top Construction Trends Driven by ‘Smart’ Communities

Technology and Software Rundown: Week of June 19, 2017

Increase Communication and Efficiency Using Drones

Commercial Drone Usage Could Soar to 1.6 Million by 2021

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