Tag: construction process

November 22, 2023

ETH Zurich researchers deployed an autonomous excavator, called HEAP, to build a six metre-high and sixty-five-metre-long dry-stone wall. The wall is embedded in a digitally planned and autonomously excavated landscape and park. The team of researchers included: Gramazio Kohler Research, […]

November 22, 2023

While the construction starts report measures projects that have broken ground, the American Institute of Architects’ Architecture Billings Index tracks building design work for jobs to come. That index, which leads actual construction by nine to 12 months, continued to […]

November 21, 2023

After years of delays and political fights, construction finally began Nov. 3 on the Hudson River Tunnel portion of the Gateway Program, a $16.1 billion group of projects that will double capacity for the Northeast Corridor rail segment connecting New […]

November 20, 2023

As a forum where risk and insurance is discussed in much, if not all, of its infinite complexity—project-specific designer liability, workers compensation loss ratios, claims documentation—the International Risk Management Institute’s Construction Risk Conference can fill your head with information, ideas […]

November 17, 2023

Overall construction starts are expected to rise 7% in 2024, following a 1% increase in 2023, Richard Branch, chief economist at Dodge Construction Network, said during the 2024 Dodge Construction Outlook presented on Nov. 17. The 2023 increase will bring […]

November 16, 2023

Despite significant investments and innovations in tech, one gap remains – bridging field data to the office. Construction tech continues to thrive. In fact, $50 billion was invested in architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) between 2020-2022, an 85 percent boost […]

November 15, 2023

“Construction tech actually outperforms, as an asset class, the entire venture market,” said Patric Hellermann, general partner at Foundamental, in a video accompanying the firm’s blog post. “So it’s not driven by a general ‘rising tides lifts all boats’ logic. […]

November 15, 2023

Within the shifts in architectural movements and styles, furniture design has also evolved throughout the years, transitioning from elaborate curvy lines and opulent materials to simple and functional layouts, and back again, in constant movement. As it continues to evolve, […]

November 13, 2023

Organization can affect your business far beyond just tidying up. A well-thought-out organization system in your van fleet can enhance safety, aid in meeting the demands of projects efficiently, protect your investment in company vehicles, and fortify your fleet and […]

November 10, 2023

As the the two-year anniversary of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s signing into law approaches on Nov. 15, the Biden administration has released an update on how the rollout for the $1.2-trillion measure is going. The release of the White […]

November 8, 2023

Produced in partnership with CPWR, The Center for Construction Research and Training, the report found that despite the industry’s racist, sexist reputation, contractors are emphasizing tolerance and acceptance on jobsites via anti-harassment training. The majority of companies that offer this […]

November 8, 2023

Nothing gets built without labor. And labor is growing ever harder to come by. Even as fewer construction workers leave their jobs, whether by their own decisions or through layoffs, openings in the industry shot up in September 15% month-over-month […]

November 7, 2023

The report noted that Detroit will soon host a variety of high-profile events, including the Midwest Regional round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, and the Final Four of the tournament in 2027. It will also host the 2024 NFL […]

November 7, 2023

Martin said last month that lingering high interest rates, supply chain snarls and tighter lending standards are likely to continue to weigh on the commercial segment, such as office, retail and warehouse projects. So, while improvements in warehouse planning pushed […]

November 6, 2023

Owners of Canada’s two multi-billion-dollar energy pipeline projects recently announced key completion milestones in their long-running construction sagas, but bumps still loom. TC Energy said Oct. 30 it has finished construction on the 670-kilometer Coastal GasLink in British Columbia—spanning two […]

November 1, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most significant technological advancements of the 21st century and has made a powerful impact on a number of industries including healthcare, finance, and transportation. One industry that has been slower to adopt AI […]

October 31, 2023

The total U.S. hotel construction pipeline jumped to 5,704 projects at the end of the 2023’s third quarter, a 7% increase year-over-year, according to the report. That’s largely because a recovery in the hospitality industry coupled with an increase in […]

October 31, 2023

Hager confirmed that the trades council is in conversations with the general contractor and project owner about a CBA, adding that such an agreement would provide a clearer pathway for workers to recoup lost funds if they do not receive […]

October 30, 2023

For people outside the construction industry, it comes as a big surprise to learn that concrete is the second most-consumed material in the world after water. While it may sound outrageous, it makes sense – concrete is seemingly everywhere you […]

October 27, 2023

Project awards are the lifeblood of every construction firm, as they indicate new work and future revenue. Here, Construction Dive tracks the top project wins recently announced by the country’s biggest contractors, ranging from energy projects and airports to hotels […]