Construction Technology

    GSA Cuts the Carbon in Asphalt and Concrete

    The U.S. General Services Administration is one of the nation’s biggest landlords. As part of its sweeping mandate, the agency maintains thousands of government properties and constructs federal court houses, office buildings, border stations, and other structures nationwide. So when GSA adopts new construction standards — usually after exhaustive study and participation by the private sector — the building industry as a whole takes notice. In March, GSA announced new standards for asphalt and concrete used in construction. Why target… Read More »GSA Cuts the Carbon in Asphalt and Concrete

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      Andersen Invests in See-Through Solar Technology

      Window and door manufacturer Andersen Corporation is doubling down on solar power with an investment in Ubiquitous Energy, a company whose transparent photovoltaic technology converts light into electricity using semiconductor materials while maintaining visual transparency. Ubiquitous Energy’s UE Power™ technology is the only patented photovoltaic glass coating that harnesses solar power to generate electricity, while remaining almost indistinguishable from traditional windows. The renewable energy generation can be used for self-contained, on-board power and smart-home functionality, or to offset energy consumption elsewhere.… Read More »Andersen Invests in See-Through Solar Technology

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        New Platform Offers Cordless Tools With Wireless Data

        Nuron is the latest addition to the cordless portfolio of Hilti, the construction tools and equipment manufacturer. It provides a single battery platform for all Hilti cordless tools. With Nuron, contractors can perform light- to heavy-duty jobs—from screwdriving to concrete cutting—using the same set of interchangeable 22V Nuron batteries. The platform is connected, which allows access to a range of data-driven services designed to simplify equipment management. Each tool generates data that is saved to the attached battery. While the battery is… Read More »New Platform Offers Cordless Tools With Wireless Data

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          Reality Capture Can Help Increase Safety and Productivity in Civil Construction

          Of all the new technology available to improve construction projects, reality capture perhaps holds the greatest promise. It covers a broad span of technology, from sophisticated laser scanning devices to the cameras on phones and the apps designed to better utilize the images they capture. New research conducted in the Civil Quarterly reveals the degree to which contractors have already embraced these technologies, the benefits they experience from their use and the promise they see in it for future improvements. Join Dr.… Read More »Reality Capture Can Help Increase Safety and Productivity in Civil Construction

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            Measuring the ROI of BIM

            By Steve Jones, Senior Director, Industry Insights Research Since 2008 Dodge has been formally studying the adoption and uses of BIM (Building Information Modeling) and model-based technologies that leverage BIM data around the world. These research studies have been published as free reports with the goal of quantifying this rapidly advancing trend and helping everyone better understand how they are participating in the digital transformation that BIM is driving.   Our latest report, Accelerating Digital Transformation Through BIM, is based on… Read More »Measuring the ROI of BIM

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              New Research on Green Building Trends in the U.S.

              By Donna Laquidara-Carr, Industry Insights Research Director With the impacts of climate change becoming more apparent in our everyday lives and having an increased impact on the built environment, the drive for green and resilient building has never been stronger in the U.S. While energy conservation continues to be a top approach to building green and use of renewable energy sources are a well-known strategy, in the past decade several new approaches to building green offer potential to improve the… Read More »New Research on Green Building Trends in the U.S.

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                Unified, Trusted Big Data from Multiple Sources: When and Where It’s Needed

                Integrating, mastering and making sense of Big Data can be a Big Lift. Reltio can help. Reltio uses AI, machine learning, and Connected Graph technology to make internal and external data “insight ready” and usable in real-time by downstream applications and systems, and users such as Data Scientists and Marketing Teams. Join Reltio Program Director, Chas Kielt, for an evidence-based discussion about strategies for integrating and mastering high volumes of complex data from tens of thousands of internal and external… Read More »Unified, Trusted Big Data from Multiple Sources: When and Where It’s Needed

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                  Building Design Resiliency for Roofing

                  During this session, we will cover the effects of condensation on roofs and designing for resiliency against moisture prevention, wind, and other impacts. Join us to learn more around the changes from ASCE 7-10 to ASCE 7-16 and how adding a cover board to your roof can help create a stronger system.

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                    Building for the Future by Harnessing Digital Transformation

                    This session will cover these key industry trends and the impacts of these trends on the construction landscape. Despite a promising outlook with the upturn of infrastructure demand, transitioning to new technology is a major challenge the industry faces. We will look at what AEC firms should be considering as they accelerate their digital transformation in order to meet the needs of today and are prepared for the future.

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                      Managing Through the Cycle for Construction Success With Steel 

                      In this session, we will do a deep dive into the drivers of construction costs, emphasizing how steel’s availability and raw material sourcing can be best understood to minimize risk, reduce project costs, and achieve success. Participants will walk away with a better understanding of emerging market growth opportunities and how to manage through the highs and lows of the construction cycle to win together. 

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