Construction Equipment Undergoes a Power Shift
The evolution from diesel to electric offers advantages that include lower fuel consumption and emissions—and improved ownership cost and health
Using Cryptocurrency and Blockchain To Manage Construction Cash Flows
The collapse of contracting giant Carillion offered a lesson for the construction sector. It reminded the industry of the need to carry out jobs for the right amount of money and to maintain good cash flow. It has also led to the sector looking at new technologies such as cryptocurrency to smooth out cash flow issues.
Why More Small Contractors Are Adopting Digital Collaboration Software
Some of the greatest strides the construction sector has made recently with technology haven’t been with robotics or artificial intelligence, but with work collaboration and design software
Digital Twins in Construction: The Ideal Reality Mirror?
Software engineers creating digital twins in construction mean that designers and contractors can monitor the viability of technologies before they are put into a construction project.
Meet the Builders-Turned-Influencers Growing Their Businesses Online
Move over fashion and lifestyle influencers—these builders are also using social media to create online personas that expand their professional networks and grow their construction businesses
Vehicle-to-Infrastructure: The Future of Transportation Construction
The next generation of intelligent transportation systems enables wireless exchange of information between smart vehicles and road infrastructure. Here’s what civil contractors need to know
Will Modular Building Go Mainstream? Not So Fast.
The method, which features off-site, manufactured components transported to a jobsite, has grown in popularity of late, but must overcome several obstacles to reach mainstream viability
Digitalisation in AEC
Everything you need to know about technologies for Bauen 4.0, the right mindset for tackling digital transformation in AEC and the opportunities that the digital construction site offers.
Digitalisation in Architecture, Engineering and Construction
Everything you need to know about technologies for Bauen 4.0, the right mindset for tackling digital transformation in Architecture, Engineering and Construction and the opportunities that the digital construction site offers.
5 Critical Steps for Digital Transformation in Civil Engineering
An expert panel highlighted the steps for engineers and organizations in areas ranging from data definition to standardizing digital practices
5 Top Tools To Help Onboard Your Team With Construction Software
Here are five ways in which Bluebeam makes your digital transformation as easy as possible.
How Shape-Shifting Materials Can Support Metamorphosing Structures in Construction
Dynamic building materials inspired by a toy offer possibilities that go far beyond child’s play
Will Robots Take Your Construction Job? Not Anytime Soon.
Modern-day artificial intelligence systems, while relatively sophisticated, are nowhere close to replacing what humans do on a construction jobsite, experts say
Building Outside (And Inside) the Box
Repurposed shipping containers are finding new lease on life across Canada (From 2020)
3 Cybersecurity Measures Construction Firms Must Take
Keeping project data secure from cybersecurity threats is a moving target nowadays, but these three basic steps should set construction companies on the right path
