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The fourth industrial revolution is upon us. If construction technology advances draw your interest, read on about construction exoskeletons, augmented reality, 3D printing, drones, smart grids, and more.

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Supply Chain Automation: Full 2024 Guide

Supply Chain Automation: Full 2024 Guide
In the fast-paced world of construction, efficiency and agility are keys to success. Supply chain automation offers a solution to these traditional management approaches. By leveraging technology to optimize supply chain tasks typically handled manually, supply chain automation can help streamline procurement, optimize inventory management and improve logistics operations. Below, we’ll uncover what supply chain […]
March 15, 2024

Top 10 Contractor Apps Your Team Needs in 2024
March 15, 2024
Top 10 Contractor Apps Your Team Needs in 2024

AI in Construction: 10 Benefits and What We’re Seeing in 2024
February 22, 2024
AI in Construction: 10 Benefits and What We’re Seeing in 2024

Top 30 Construction Startups That Are Shaking Up the Industry
February 1, 2024
Top 30 Construction Startups That Are Shaking Up the Industry

These Construction Robots Will Build the Future [2024]
November 28, 2023
These Construction Robots Will Build the Future [2024]

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How Construction Exoskeletons Work: An Animated Guide [2024]

How Construction Exoskeletons Work: An Animated Guide [2024]
Construction exoskeletons protect workers from injury, increase efficiency and boost productivity. Check out our animated guide to learn how they work.
November 28, 2023
How Construction Exoskeletons Work: An Animated Guide [2024]

What Is a Smart City? Definition and 6 Examples

What Is a Smart City? Definition and 6 Examples
Smart cities use technology to improve infrastructure and share information with the public to promote a more sustainable city living experience.
January 27, 2023
What Is a Smart City? Definition and 6 Examples

6 Ways Augmented Reality Can Change Construction

6 Ways Augmented Reality Can Change Construction
Augmented reality in construction creates an immersive experience that can streamline the entire process. We cover the biggest applications of AR.
March 9, 2022
6 Ways Augmented Reality Can Change Construction

6 Ways Drones in Construction Are Changing the Industry

6 Ways Drones in Construction Are Changing the Industry
Whether used for fleet management or to film at a unique aerial perspective, the possible applications of drones in construction are vast. We cover how they are revolutionizing the industry.
February 16, 2022
6 Ways Drones in Construction Are Changing the Industry

Top Construction Technology to Watch in 2024

Top Construction Technology to Watch in 2024
Construction technology advancements are changing the face of the industry as well as our physical world. Here are 17 of the most exciting advancements to watch.
January 7, 2022
Top Construction Technology to Watch in 2024

8 Innovative Smart Waste Management Technologies

8 Innovative Smart Waste Management Technologies
The first step toward creating efficient, sustainable waste management systems is learning why our current ones aren’t working. The following technologies combine IoT data analytics with modern solutions to help identify challenges and improve as they go.
October 15, 2021
8 Innovative Smart Waste Management Technologies

Here’s What Cities of the Future Will Look Like

Here’s What Cities of the Future Will Look Like
As the global population grows and more people flock to urban areas, new methods to build efficient, sustainable cities could drastically change the urban landscape in just a few decades.
September 21, 2021
Here’s What Cities of the Future Will Look Like

Big Data Is Transforming the Construction Industry — Here’s How

Big Data Is Transforming the Construction Industry — Here’s How
Big data is being used in every stage of the construction process to increase efficiency and productivity.
July 30, 2021
Big Data Is Transforming the Construction Industry — Here’s How

How Building Automation Simplifies HVAC, Electrical and More

How Building Automation Simplifies HVAC, Electrical and More
Building automation regulates systems like HVAC, electrical and security, and controls them from one central hub to improve a building's efficiency.
April 23, 2021
How Building Automation Simplifies HVAC, Electrical and More

What is BIM? Building Information Modeling Explained

What is BIM? Building Information Modeling Explained
Building information modeling (BIM) is a software tool used in construction that allows architects, engineers and contractors to collaborate on a structure’s design in real-time.
April 5, 2021
What is BIM? Building Information Modeling Explained

Teaching Construction With Minecraft

Teaching Construction With Minecraft
Teaching with Minecraft is an effective way to get kids to enjoy learning about the construction industry, from planning to building to demolition.
March 26, 2021
Teaching Construction With Minecraft

How Blockchain In Construction Will Change the Industry (2024)

How Blockchain In Construction Will Change the Industry (2024)
Blockchain is a distributed ledger that records transactions permanently and securely. Blockchain in construction will lead to more efficient projects.
February 26, 2021
How Blockchain In Construction Will Change the Industry (2024)

Healthy Buildings: How Construction Fights Disease and Saves Lives

Healthy Buildings: How Construction Fights Disease and Saves Lives
A healthy building aims to make its occupants happier and more productive through responsible building methods, efficient construction equipment and natural design elements.
February 23, 2021
Healthy Buildings: How Construction Fights Disease and Saves Lives

5 Amazing Underwater Structures: How Underwater Construction Works

5 Amazing Underwater Structures: How Underwater Construction Works
Building underwater is a monumental undertaking, but some incredible buildings and infrastructure exist due to underwater construction techniques.
January 6, 2021
5 Amazing Underwater Structures: How Underwater Construction Works

6 Innovative Construction Wearables Reshaping Safety

6 Innovative Construction Wearables Reshaping Safety
Learn more about the latest trends in construction wearable technology, including smart boots, hard hats, and watches.
September 17, 2020
6 Innovative Construction Wearables Reshaping Safety

15 Surprisingly Hackable Things in Your Daily Life

15 Surprisingly Hackable Things in Your Daily Life
IoT has made it possible for hackers to attack things like cranes, coffee pots, office printers and more. We cover 15 of the wildest things hackers can use to invade your daily life.
September 5, 2019
15 Surprisingly Hackable Things in Your Daily Life

How 3D Printed Homes Are Changing the Industry

How 3D Printed Homes Are Changing the Industry
3D printed homes are opening a new frontier in housing. We cover how they are constructed, their costs, and the benefits they can provide for our housing needs.
December 27, 2018
How 3D Printed Homes Are Changing the Industry

The Robots Are Coming! Autonomous Construction Vehicles

The Robots Are Coming! Autonomous Construction Vehicles
Lately, there's been an increase in self-driving or autonomous vehicles. As a construction worker, you might wonder how this technology will impact you. You may even worry that robotics will affect your job. Companies such as Google, Tesla, and Uber are finding their way into the driverless vehicle market.
May 29, 2018
The Robots Are Coming! Autonomous Construction Vehicles

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