Tag: artificial intelligence

September 6, 2023

The Internet of Things (IoT) has been a hot topic lately in the construction industry and beyond. The term refers to any internet-connected device that isn’t a “traditional” computer – think cameras, temperature sensors, or real-time tracking devices. IoT is […]

February 27, 2023

With the explosive introduction of new technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence systems, cloud computing, and digital twins, technology adoption continues to evolve and gain steam within the construction industry. With this trend, industry leaders within both the technology and construction […]

February 21, 2023

Artificial intelligence in the construction industry is here. It has emerged as a technology that is poised to transform our industry. As we enter this next frontier of construction technology, it is essential to understand what artificial intelligence is and […]

November 18, 2022

Disperse.io, a U.K.-based construction technology company with a platform that uses artificial intelligence to help project managers track work, capture data from building sites and make better project decisions, has launched a new product, Impulse, that highlights issues gleaned from […]

April 22, 2020

While digital twins have been used for years in manufacturing and aviation, adoption is slowly making its way to construction. These virtual models collect real-world information about a structure via sensors, drones and other wireless technology. The “twin” continuously learns […]

April 15, 2020

A new, artificial intelligence-driven tool uses live field data to measure the ups and downs of U.S. commercial construction activity since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Unlike many macroeconomic indicators that tend to lag, the OxBlue Activity Index from construction technology […]

October 3, 2019

Construction remains one of the top five industries driving the world economy. Yet until recently, it’s been lagging behind virtually every other sector in the adoption of technology. In this in-depth interview, Dr. Dan Patterson, Chief Design Officer with InEight, […]

June 6, 2019

This week, Mortenson Construction and Built Robotics announced that the contractor’s renewable projects will get a boost from the latter’s driverless excavators and other heavy equipment, making it one of the first major construction firms to adopt robotics on a […]