Video: SKYSITE Mobile App Helps Construction Contractors Collaborate in Real Time

The SKYSITE platform lets anyone view, store, manage, search and distribute documents for collaboration purposes

June 22, 2015

AI can play a pivotal role in optimizing supply chain processes even without a fully developed data strategy.

6 Steps to AI Adoption in Construction

By implementing AI in areas that don't require extensive data infrastructure, businesses can lay the foundation for a more innovative and resilient future.

Dynamic insights, gained using predictive models powered by AI, can help employees to make data-informed decisions which typically lead to enhanced project outcomes.

Construction AI Strengths & Weaknesses

The construction industry stands at the precipice of a transformative era fueled by artificial intelligence and ever-increasing pressure to build utilities, transport, energy, and housing to meet the needs of a growing population.

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Cloud-Based Preconstruction In 2024

One of the ways to increase efficiency is to establish a good preconstruction process. One way to improve this is by embracing new technologies like the cloud.

Under the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act), employers have a duty to monitor worksites and prevent hazardous conditions from developing. As it does with other major industry sectors, OSHA issues specific regulations targeting the safety risks unique to the construction sector.

What Artificial Intelligence Means for the Construction Workplace

When integrating AI into their business models, construction companies should carefully weigh the costs and benefits of this technology.

The StrikeSmart PLUS controller works in conjunction with Hilltip’s TempStriker sensor, which continually monitors variables like temperature, humidity and surface conditions.

Hilltip Launches StrikeSmart PLUS Controller

The StrikeSmart PLUS controller works in conjunction with Hilltip’s TempStriker sensor, which continually monitors variables like temperature, humidity and surface conditions.

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3 Tactics to Boost Construction Fleet Performance

Telematics, IoT devices, and even AI integrations have the power to significantly improve construction fleet management when utilized effectively.

The concept adaptive reuse is the practice of repurposing abandoned, older structures for a different purpose than what they were originally intended for with the express purpose of extending the building’s life.

Commercial Building Reuse in the Work-From-Home Economy

As the American workplace adapts, the traditional 9-5 will likely continue to become less common. What does that mean for landlocked employers staring down half-empty offices?

TennaCAM 2.0 Heavy Equipment is fully integrated with TennaCANbus, which allows it to deliver ECU data alongside video telematics.

Tenna Unveils TennaCAM 2.0 Heavy Equipment Camera

TennaCAM 2.0 Heavy Equipment is fully integrated with TennaCANbus, which allows it to deliver ECU data alongside video telematics.

The software update, Value Pack 2.0, includes new features in the HP SitePrint Cloud and SW Suite, as well as increased functionality in the AutoCAD plug-in.

HP Unveils HP SitePrint Value Pack 2.0 Upgrade

The software update, Value Pack 2.0, includes new features in the HP SitePrint Cloud and SW Suite, as well as increased functionality in the AutoCAD plug-in.

Many technologies exist to help combat the massive (and growing) issue of construction waste.

Combating Construction Waste with Technology

Construction professionals play a large role in reducing the amount of waste produced on a project. However, the client’s decision-making can also be a factor.

The MY DEVELON digital platform is an expansion of the company’s existing DEVELON Fleet Management telematics offering.

DEVELON Introduces MY DEVELON Digital Platform

The MY DEVELON digital platform is an expansion of the company’s existing DEVELON Fleet Management telematics offering.

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Exceptional Customer Service Starts with Confidence

Customers want to know that the employee they are working with is confident and will be able to serve them in a professional manner.

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Breaking Down Dynapac’s SEISMIC Asphalt System

The technology is designed to increase compaction quality while also decreasing complexity for operators.

To untangle the mess created by hasty technology implementations, you need to identify the inefficiencies they have caused and configure systems to meet your business and employee needs.

Your Construction Firm is Falling Behind the Digital Curve

Digital maturity can’t be measured by the complexity of your solutions. You may have a more advanced tech stack than a competitor, but if it’s not driving results, your competitor has the upper hand.

As AI continues to reshape construction industry tools and processes, a parallel phenomenon unfolds–the race to construct AI data centers.

How to Embrace AI in a Tech-averse Construction Industry

The need for collaborative dialogue, ethical oversight, and responsible innovation is paramount to harnessing the benefits of AI while mitigating its risks.

While cranes play a vital role in the transportation, construction, and agriculture industries, among others, operating this type of equipment can be especially dangerous if proper protocol is not followed.

Crane Safety Report Published

As the crane industry continues to navigate major safety challenges, NSC and the NCCCO Foundation plan to continue to provide additional resources to educate crane operators, inspectors, and employers about potential workplace hazards.

Virtual Walkaround Inspection is the tool to use when training to identify equipment failures that are unsafe and impractical to replicate on real equipment.

CM Labs Adds Walkaround Inspection for Earthmoving Training Packs

Virtual Walkaround Inspection is the tool to use when training to identify equipment failures that are unsafe and impractical to replicate on real equipment.

BidScreen XL is an add-in to Microsoft Excel, enabling contractors to manage their projects directly from the platform.

Vertigraph BidScreen XL Takeoff and Estimating Software

BidScreen XL is an add-in to Microsoft Excel, enabling contractors to manage their projects.

Many construction workers say they find it distracting to work alongside drones, and there’s evidence that even when drones are operating at a considerable distance from humans they often lead workers to look away from their tasks.

Robots are Rewriting the Rules of Construction Safety

To make worksites safer for humans, we need a smarter approach to automation.

Whether it's support with succession planning or effective people management, its experts are uniquely positioned to skillfully guide contractors in harmonizing their personal, operational, and financial strategies.

Performance Construction to Focus on Contractor Community

With a shift to exclusively serving contractors, PCA’s Business Consulting services offer even more specialized guidance for its clients.

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How 3D Milling and Advanced Data Capture Can Save You Serious Paving Headaches

At World of Asphalt 2024, Kevin Garcia (Trimble) discuss BIM, digital twins, and how the real way to fix your asphalt mat is what's underneath it.

In an industry where decisions demand swiftness, instant access to project plans, schematics, and updated schedules, durable and reliable devices ensure informed decision-making without delays associated with paperwork.

Transforming Underground Utility Operations with Rugged Mobile Solutions

Rugged mobile solutions are addressing common underground installation, maintenance, and repair project issues, enhancing productivity, and increasing efficiency.

The new additions include a carbon analysis tool, AI capabilities, a digital twin offering and more.

Autodesk Updates AECO Portfolio with New Tools

The new additions include a carbon analysis tool, AI capabilities, a digital twin offering and more.

In the past five years, ConstructReach has partnered with over 100 industry and education partners to host “I built this!”, introducing more than 2,000 high school students to career pathways.

ConstructReach Hosts "I built this!" Construction Learning Event

Students will be able to participate in work-based learning through a variety of activities led by general contractors and construction professionals.

Equipment dealers have expressed great concern with the rule, particularly as it relates to service and delivery trucks, as well as the cost increases and equipment delivery delays that will ensue.

AED Opposes California Rule on Internal Combustion Trucks

The ACF regulation requires fleet operators to phase out their internal combustion trucks and replace them with zero-emission trucks, starting in 2024.

VisionLink Productivity segments data into dashboards, providing multiple ways to view more detailed data and key product indicators (KPIs).

Caterpillar Unveils VisionLink Productivity for Cold Planers

VisionLink Productivity segments data into dashboards, providing multiple ways to view more detailed data and key product indicators (KPIs).

Serving as the gateway for permit management, Permit Hub enables permit tracking, notarization, plan reviews and inspection results.

Inspected Unveils Permit Hub for Contractors

Serving as the gateway for permit management, Permit Hub enables permit tracking, notarization, plan reviews and inspection results.