From trends to new products, when it comes to construction technology, these were the stories you were reading in November.
Paradigm
10. Paradigm Introduces Payment Services for the Building Industry
Paradigm Payments makes collecting and processing payments easy, economical and secure.
9. Electronic Tickets Deliver Time and Cost Savings in Construction Materials Transport
e-Ticketing reduces errors, saves time and can enhance safety during material transport. by facilitating social distancing during the pandemic.
8. Brokk Connect 2.0 - Online Robotic Fleet Management Platform
Brokk Connect 2.0 is the next step in the online platform for connected Brokk robots. This version includes several new features, such as a sophisticated geofencing function, user customization of the platform and a weekly status report that helps Brokk owners to stay up to date on their fleet’s status.
Ricoh
7. RICOH THETA SC2 for Business
This 360-degree camera’s “room” preset and “self-timer” mode allow users to photograph existing conditions of a building for renovations or additions, and to document the entire process from start to finish.
Togal.ai
6. Togal.ai Integration Now Available to Automate Estimating Processes in Procore
Togal.ai is an estimating app assisted by artificial intelligence that is now available in the Procore Marketplace, already integrated with Procore’s construction management software platform.
Propeller Aero
5. From Bidding to Progress Monitoring: How Drone Surveys Give Earthworks Teams an Edge
Highly accurate data on site conditions that drones easily collect helps balance the estimator and construction manager's challenge to submit a competitive bid that wins the project and manage dirt work that remains profitable.
Business Wire
4. Caterpillar Alliance Seeks to Deliver an Autonomous, Net Zero Mining System
Strategic alliance between gold miner Newmont Corp. and Caterpillar seeks to deliver a comprehensive mining system including rapid deployment of an all-electric autonomous haulage fleet, with an initial investment of $100 million.
Honda
3. Honda Tests Prototype Autonomous Work Vehicle at Solar Construction Site with Black & Veatch
Second-generation prototype Honda Autonomous Work Vehicles (AWV) successfully performed a range of functions at large-scale solar energy construction site.
Verizon Connect
2. How Technology is Positioning Construction to Overcome Market Challenges
For small and midsize construction businesses, a big driver of future competitiveness and success will be widespread adoption of new digital tools and technologies.
Adobe Stock/SasinParaksa
1. Can the Construction Industry Deliver on What the Infrastructure Bill Promises?
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will provide much-needed relief to our nation’s fraying infrastructure. But does the construction industry have the technology to keep up?
