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Construction Technology
Constructech, Construction Leaders Spearheading New Construction Technology Standard Initiative
Constructech
'With the emergence of robotics, drones, augmented/virtual reality and 3D technologies, the resulting influx of “big data” must be addressed in a uniform way'
January 17, 2017
Construction Technology
Autodesk Opens High-tech Laboratory for Construction Industry
Autodesk
BUILD is a fabrication-minded research and development facility for project and research teams from academia, industry and Autodesk to explore "next-generation" construction fabrication techniques
October 5, 2016
The BUILD space includes six industrial robots, a 5-ton bridge crane for large project and moving equipment, workshops for materials such as wood, metal and composites, and 3D printers, and large-formate CNC routers and wateriets.
Rental
Dozr Raises $1.9 Million to Become an Airbnb for Earthmoving Equipment
A startup called Dozr Inc. has raised CAN $2.5 million (or $1.9 million USD) in seed funding to help contractors rent heavy industrial equipment from other construction professionals who have it, but aren’t using it.
October 4, 2016
Dozr co-founders Tim Forestell, Erin Stephenson and Kevin Forestell.
Construction Technology
Sokkia iX Robotic Total Stations Now Compatible with Autodesk BIM 360 Layout App
'Now operators taking advantage of the iX series’ smoothest and most accurate prism tracking ability can also layout or QA/QC (quality assurance/quality control) with the BIM 360 Layout app'
September 14, 2016
Concrete Technology
Construction of 3D Printed Single-family Home Will Start in 2017
Freeform 3D printed house will consist of an interior core and an exterior skin built using Cellular Fabrication 3D printing technique
June 7, 2016
Freeform 3D printed house will consist of an interior core and an exterior skin built using Cellular Fabrication 3D printing technique.
Construction Technology
First 3D Printed Office Building Constructed in 17 Days
The offices and all the interior furniture, detailing and structural components were fabricated with a 20-foot-high 3D printer with an automated robot arm
May 24, 2016
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Equipment
Winners Announced for bauma Innovation Awards
Recipients of the 2016 bauma Innovation Awards include Kramer-Werke GmbH for its development of a fully electric four wheel drive wheel loader and IMKO GmbH for its Sono water-cement analyzer
April 14, 2016
Construction Technology
5 Things To Know: FAA Task Force Recommends Drone Registry
Federal Aviation Administration will combine recommendations with public comment and issue rules in 2016
November 24, 2015
Skid Steers
Cooper Gray Robotics Launches Remote-controlled, Electric Skid Steer
Remote operated ROEBL is designed to do everything a diesel-powered skid steer can do while eliminating tailpipe emissions
November 16, 2015
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Business
Dutch Company Planning to 3D Print Functional Steel Bridge
MX3D will test build a bridge before determining whether the real bridge will be built live on site or built off site and moved to location
October 20, 2015
A visualization of the MX3D Metal technology 3D printing a bridge over a canal in Amsterdam.
Construction Technology
Bricklaying Robot Starts First Construction Job in Washington DC
Clark Construction Group is using the semi-automated mason robot SAM100 at The Lab School
August 28, 2015
Construction Technology
Senator Booker Set to Introduce Temporary Commercial Drone Usage Legislation
Legislation would create a temporary set of conditions for UAVs for business until the FAA issues its final rules
March 25, 2015
Construction Technology
Computerized 3D Construction Method Wins Global Design Contest
Contour Crafting rapidly prints large-scale 3D structures directly from architectural CAD models; automates construction of whole structures
October 1, 2014
Contour Crafting automates the construction of whole structures and radically reduces the time and cost of construction.
Business
Tappan Zee Bridge Construction Employing Robotic Welders
Robotic welders are being used to speed the installation of the bridge's giant piles
June 25, 2014
Equipment
Photos: Western Star is Latest Transformers Movie Star
Director Michael Bay previews the vehicular cast of the latest Transformers movie installment as shooting begins
June 7, 2013
The upgraded, custom-built Optimus Prime from Western Star (a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America).
Construction Technology
Robot Diagnoses Road Deficiencies
A team at Rutgers University designed a robot to help it diagnose problems in roads and bridges before they are visible to the naked eye.
January 19, 2012
Medium Duty Trucks: Class 4 - 6
Mack Celebrates 50 Years of Assembly in Hagerstown
Mack Trucks Inc.
Truck maker has invested more than $300 million since 2001 upgrading assembly lines that have been building powertrains since 1961
May 4, 2011
Mack's Hagerstown, Md., powertrain assembly plant in the 1970s.
Skid Steers
QinetiQ Sends Unmanned-Bobcat Systems to Japan
Maker of kits that turn Bobcat loaders into unmanned vehicles in 15 minutes will help keep operators safe
April 11, 2011
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