Construction Techniques, Sustainability
March 27, 2024
Via: ENRTurner 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 […]
Construction Techniques, Sustainability
March 26, 2024
Via: ArchDailyWhen 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
Via: ArchDailyPioneering 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
Via: Construction DiveAs 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 […]
March 12, 2024
Via: ArchDailyFor decades, our society has predominantly embraced an extractivist approach when formulating models for material manufacturing across diverse industries. While we now know that this model is unsustainable, a major question remains: So, how do we do it? We may […]
March 5, 2024
Via: ConstructConnectThough Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making huge strides in preconstruction, it’s also appearing in other construction areas, such as performance and safety improvements. Some examples include: Predictive maintenance. AI can analyze data from building systems, such as HVAC and electrical […]
Construction Processes, Construction Techniques
February 29, 2024
Via: ENRIn the first article in our BIM series, we looked at the history of BIM – both its philosophical underpinnings and the technological advancements that have made it an increasingly central part of the construction process. Much of that article […]
February 29, 2024
Via: ENRToday’s construction industry is in an interesting time with a landscape that seems hardly untouched by tech in any area, unlike never before. The industry isn’t just changing and evolving in some, but rather ALL of the areas simultaneously. For […]
February 27, 2024
Via: ConstructConnectArtificial intelligence (AI) is the silent partner in preconstruction you probably never thought you needed. Now that AI has landed, it’s time to think of ways to introduce this technology to your process. Pre-Design Using AI in the pre-design stage […]
February 21, 2024
Via: gb&d magazineThe construction industry—a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions—is undergoing a transformative shift toward decarbonization. One of the key strategies in this journey is the development of low carbon concrete. This article explores the latest developments in low carbon concrete—including […]
February 15, 2024
Via: ENRUnearthing the insights to improve a construction schedule and solve problems before they happen is no small task, but a new artificial intelligence-based tool from ALICE Technologies is able to optimize schedules directly from an Oracle Primavera P6 file. In […]
February 14, 2024
Via: Construction DiveAs a reality capture manager, I regularly use drones and drone software to quickly and accurately calculate the volume and weight of any stockpiled soil or material stored on a jobsite. This relatively new approach has provided big benefits to […]
February 7, 2024
Via: Construction DiveDrexel’s method, which researchers published in the journal Automation in Construction, uses a high-resolution stereo-depth camera to record images of a structure before feeding them into a deep-learning program called a convolutional neural network. These systems can spot the finest […]
January 31, 2024
Via: Construction DiveCemex broke down 2023’s contech funding totals into four categories: Green Construction: Processes, products and services that offset construction’s negative environmental impacts raised $1.06 billion in 2023. Enhanced Productivity: Digital solutions aimed to increase efficiency through technical, data-driven solutions pulled […]
January 31, 2024
Via: Construction DiveThe ARMADAS team provided structural plans to the robots, but they didn’t micromanage their work, per the release. Instead, software algorithms did the job of planning the robots’ tasks. The test demonstrated a crucial part of the programs’ capabilities — […]
January 17, 2024
Via: Construction DiveThe focus of this year’s Consumer Electronics Show showcased ways artificial intelligence and other breakthrough technology can boost productivity while also reversing environmental impacts and future-proofing industries like construction and agriculture. “The construction industry has laid the foundation for human […]
January 10, 2024
Via: Construction DiveIt’s been another whirlwind year for the construction industry, and technology wasn’t a calming influence. The hubbub surrounding artificial intelligence — particularly generative AI — consumed much of the construction technology industry’s focus. Experts told Construction Dive how important the […]
January 3, 2024
Via: Construction DiveGoing into the new year, 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 […]
December 22, 2023
Via: ArchDailyOur buildings become symbolic of the times we live in, reflecting the spirit of a given era, attending to different needs, lifestyles and functions. “Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness,” says one of the […]
November 27, 2023
Via: ENRFor decades, the professional football and baseball teams in San Diego, Calif., played inside a brutalist bowl of concrete sitting in a sea of 18,870 paved parking spaces. When it came time to demolish the former Jack Murphy Stadium and […]