Contractors are adopting enterprise software—used by multiple departments and professions in the business and sometimes by trading partners—to make construction more efficient, predictable and cost ...

Look down. You’re probably holding a supercomputer in your hand — a smartphone. Each year these little devices become faster, smarter and more capable, yet no one needs a technical breakdown to start ...

Artificial intelligence, drones and other advanced technologies can benefit a construction project by streamlining administrative tasks, enhancing efficiency and productivity, and detecting errors and ...

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The pace of technology adoption in construction is advancing, but the industry remains a laggard in digital adoption compared to other traditional physical or infrastructure-intensive industries. Yet ...

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Surface preparation is crucial in ensuring the longevity and effectiveness of coatings in construction. In fact, studies show that up to 80% of premature coating failures can be attributed to ...

Imagine a construction site where robots, not humans, are laying bricks with pinpoint precision, applying mortar flawlessly, and delivering materials exactly when and where they’re needed. This isn’t ...

Biogenic construction is an innovative engineering construction model that uses biological entities as carriers for construction or develops new materials, equipment, and processes based on biological ...

This article is part of BD+C's special five-part Technology Report 2014: Top tech tools and trends for AEC professionals. Someday Building Teams may look back on today’s construction methods and ...