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It seems most people nowadays are eager to discover new technologies that can enhance their lives—for work and play—and this enthusiasm is particularly prevalent among younger workers who are excited about the potential of artificial intelligence. However, the construction indust...

It seems most people nowadays are eager to discover new technologies that can enhance their lives—for work and play—and this enthusiasm is particularly prevalent among younger workers who are excited about the potential of artificial intelligence. However, the construction indust...

Leveraging advanced land-surveying technology does wonders to improve work quality and efficiency. Seasoned and new land surveyors should capitalize on using the best tools to make precise measurements and accurate documentation. Not to mention, adapting to new technology is part...

In a recent conversation, the executive team of a large general contractor based on the West Coast told me that they receive anywhere from 80 to 100 emails a week from technology companies. Their experience neatly encapsulates the paradoxical reality of construction technology in...

At the 2023 ABC Joint Tech Summit in Tysons Corner, Virginia, on April 27, there was talk, of course, of various construction technologies, including AI, VR, autonomous vehicles, impairment detection, digital twins, blockchains and Spot the Robot Dog. All this different tech, how...

The 2028 Summer Olympic Games are scheduled to take place in Los Angeles from July 14 to July 30, 2028. LA will join London and Paris on the short list of cities that have hosted the games three times, having previously been home to the Summer Olympics in 1932 and 1984. The 2028...

3D technology may not be new to the construction trades. But current 3D tools may soon seem as basic to the industry as "Space Invaders" or "Super Mario Kart" are to video-game enthusiasts, thanks to a new wave of innovations that are just around the corner. 3D scanning has been...

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is set to sign Carlos’ Law for worker protection. The law would set a national precedent for construction site safety, substantially raising the minimum fines for construction companies found liable for onsite injuries. Worksites are very complex, and ...

Yet again, we find America in a fluctuating housing market. As demand for housing has soared in recent years despite increasing prices and interest rates, competition for buying and selling real estate has been fiercer than ever due to limited supply. In 2018, Freddie Mac estima...

Construction materials prices rose considerably in 2021. As a result, operators are constantly looking for ways to keep costs low to meet their bottom line; and yet, over 85% of construction projects exceed the initial budget. Most overrun issues are rooted in inaccurate estimat...