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Call the Dr.: Swinerton and Dr. Dre Transform Compton High School

by Ken Budd | Oct 7, 2025
Drones / UAV’s | Institutional | Markets | Technology

Swinerton Builders transformed Compton High School into Los Angeles’ coolest campus, replacing tired buildings with high-tech classrooms and shiny new athletic facilities—plus a state-of-the-art performing arts center funded by Compton’s own Dr. Dre.

Operation Preparation: Industry Experts Speak on Disaster Prep and Recovery Efforts as Hurricane Season Comes to a Close

Water is one of the most destructive sources on the planet—natural or manmade. Oftentimes, the construction industry has to learn the hard way—after disaster strikes—how best to address that disaster in the future. This year, preparation is priority.

‘Time to Be Human’: Paul Doherty Talks Tech and Architecture

Architect-turned-technologist Paul Doherty believes the construction industry is on the cusp of a transformation—one where drones, smart contracts and even “personified” buildings reshape the way we live and work. But at its core, he says, construction technology is about making us more human, not less.

Eyes on the Sky: Regulating DJI Drones on Federal and Private Construction Sites

Chinese-manufactured DJI drones comprise an estimated 90% of all UAVs on U.S. construction jobsites. Proposed limitations on their use could have profound ripple effects on safety, cost and productivity across the sector.

Construction Tech That Works: Cutting Through the Noise to Find Real ROI

A strong foundation is the bedrock of all construction projects. It's also the basis for a solid tech stack.

The Most Powerful Construction Technology in the World

New tech unveiled at the 2025 CES event—like exoskeletons and self-driving vehicles—alludes to a strong future for the construction industry and its innovations.

Ready for Takeoff

Neurodiversity Works, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering neurodiverse individuals seeking careers in the drone industry, began as the passion project of a husband-wife duo—but all it took for the organization to take flight was determination and a bit of an altitude adjustment.

The Role of Video Technology in Jobsite Safety

Technology is playing a larger and more expansive role in ensuring safety on the jobsite, and it's not always just AI.

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Call the Dr.: Swinerton and Dr. Dre Transform Compton High School

Operation Preparation: Industry Experts Speak on Disaster Prep and Recovery Efforts as Hurricane Season Comes to a Close

‘Time to Be Human’: Paul Doherty Talks Tech and Architecture

Eyes on the Sky: Regulating DJI Drones on Federal and Private Construction Sites

Construction Tech That Works: Cutting Through the Noise to Find Real ROI

The Most Powerful Construction Technology in the World

Ready for Takeoff

The Role of Video Technology in Jobsite Safety

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