Cybersecurity 101: What Construction Firms Need to Know
Cybercriminals are increasingly on the prowl for vulnerable corporate targets—here’s why industry leaders need to understand the rising need for construction cybersecurity.
Pickup Trucks in Construction Go Electric
Are construction workers ready to trade in gas-powered rigs for electric versions?
California’s ‘Broadband for All’ Effort Showcases Construction’s Role in Expanding Critical Internet Access
The world is increasingly online, thanks to technological progress but also a pandemic that spurred an enhanced reliance on internet connectivity. California aims to be a leader in making such connectivity more easily accessible to all—and construction is set to play a critical role
Go Inside the Spectacular Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London
The world’s first dividing pitch and long-term home to NFL London faced complex engineering and building challenges during its construction
Is Construction Robotics the Future of the Industry?
The construction industry lags many other sectors when it comes to adopting technology. Could robotics be the answer to the sector’s skill shortage and help deliver faster, better-quality buildings?
Four Things Municipalities Should Do When Taking Plan Check Digital
The transition from paper to digital is a big undertaking, but taking these considerations into account makes the process a whole lot easier
Why Digital Success Is Baked into MMC
There is much focus on transforming existing construction processes with technology. For MMC, software solutions are built in from the start.
The Pandemic Sent This Firm’s Architects Home to Work. Then Bluebeam Saved the Day
The initial pandemic panic sent FGM Architects’ employees into remote work indefinitely, hobbling their ability to collaborate on project documents—then Bluebeam reimagined the way the firm operates
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
