Category: Construction Techniques

July 12, 2024

In an industry that brokers in the physical and the tangible, artificial intelligence remains somewhat elusive. Its applications aren’t as obvious, but its potential impact is vast — and still quite nascent. But before we analyze the possibilities, let’s clarify […]

July 8, 2024

We’ve all heard of AI in construction, especially in the last 7 years. The term has been used as a favored “disrupter” in the Contech space for nearly a decade but with little or no practical adoption. But times are […]

July 3, 2024

Aaron Anderson is staying grounded on artificial intelligence. The director of innovation for Concord, California-based builder Swinerton, Anderson talked with Construction Dive about the technology and more at the ENR FutureTech conference in San Diego last month. In his role […]

June 26, 2024

Businesses have become fixated on artificial intelligence, and the heavy civil construction industry is no exception. As someone who monitors this industry, I fully agree that AI’s integration into this sector is not just a good idea but really a […]

June 26, 2024

Often the first part of a building you see, the facade is both a building’s first line of defense against the elements and a manifestation of its character. “A facade is far more than the protective shell of a building. […]

June 12, 2024

Across the country, construction firms are using artificial intelligence to improve their safety cultures, monitor their legal documents for questions and issues and manage project risk. Speakers and panelists from firms including Balfour Beatty, Rosendin and Joseph J. Albanese spoke […]

May 30, 2024

From Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), to developing field practices that promote efficiency, quality and safety, DPR Construction is committed to innovation within construction. The Alta Bates Summit Medical Center (ABSMC) project in Oakland, California is […]

May 23, 2024

Resources play a vital role in the success of any construction and engineering company, and can be broken down into four main components: Labor Subcontractors Materials The weight and importance assigned to each resource can differ from one company to […]

April 25, 2024

Housing is a diverse architectural typology whose configuration is determined not only by those who design it but also by the use of those who live in it. Therefore, homes are fundamentally adaptable structures that evolve in line with their […]

April 18, 2024

At the dawn of Modernism, in the fervent search for innovative, efficient, and cost-effective building systems, the idea of modular construction offered the promise of exactly that: an industrialized system comprised of ready-to-assemble elements, easily configured, cost-effective, and quality-controlled. While […]

April 10, 2024

When we think of the word “tropic,” the image that typically comes to mind is an exotic space, characterized by perpetual warmth and humidity, with frequent and heavy rainfall nurturing lush vegetation. Throughout history, this tropical climate has been romanticized […]

April 9, 2024

Concrete blocks are prefabricated materials primarily used for constructing walls. Similar to bricks, these blocks are stacked together and bonded with mortar, typically composed of cement, sand, and water. They are hollow inside to accommodate steel bars and mortar filling. […]

April 8, 2024

Construction involves many hazardous operations. Crane lifts are particularly concerning, as they present risks from heavy machinery, heights and heavy loads all at once. New 3D lift planning technology can minimize these dangers. What is 3D lift planning? Lift planning […]

April 5, 2024

Imagine, if you will, a world where every item you use daily — from the coffee mug in your hands to the smartphone on your desk — tells a story not just of design and manufacturing, but of a journey. […]

April 4, 2024

Between now and 2050, worldwide installation of cooling appliances, like air conditioning, is projected to triple, resulting in a twofold increase in energy consumption. This reliance on such devices, often seen as exacerbating global warming, poses a paradox: how can […]

March 29, 2024

The new Seattle Storm Center for Basketball Performance will serve as the dedicated practice facility for the four‐time WNBA championship team the Seattle Storm. The building’s design includes two side‐by‐side basketball courts, the “Storm Team Center” with locker rooms, a […]

March 27, 2024

Turner Construction Co. and local ready-mix producer Boston Sand & Gravel report they are the first to place concrete with Sublime Systems’ zero-carbon cement in a mud mat for a building. Turner would not disclose the specific site but said […]

March 26, 2024

When considering traditional brick facades, we usually conjure up images of solidity and robustness. Solid ceramic blocks, recognized for their ability to withstand compression and offer strength and durability to structures, are materials frequently used in architecture. However, innovation in […]

March 14, 2024

Pioneering advanced construction and large-scale 3D Printing, ICON was selected as ArchDaily’s Best New Practices of 2021 due to its boundary-breaking technology that is advancing capability in the built environment. The Texas-based startup has just unveiled various toolkits and products […]

March 13, 2024

As spring construction season begins, staying on top of new tech trends is important to builders looking to maximize output and slash costs. Here are five recent announcements from software makers and other tech providers about new offerings or updates […]