Construction Technology News
Constructech magazine is dedicated to bringing you the latest and most relevant technology and automation news impacting the commercial and residential construction industries.
September 02, 2010
The construction industry’s mobile workforce depends on the ability to work away from the office, on the jobsite, and everywhere in between. To address this need and ensure day-to-day efficiency, residential construction companies and trade partners often rely on mobile applications that extend the benefits of traditional software solutions to smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices.
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September 01, 2010
There still seems to be some confusion regarding the current state of our economy. Some believe the recession has come and gone while others speculate the hardships are only beginning. While no one has the ability to accurately predict the precise outcome of this economic situation, one thing is for certain—the housing market has seen better days.
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September 01, 2010
Keeping track of records relating to a specific construction project is essential. One way to help improve the success of a job is by ensuring that all aspects of the project are being managed effectively. With the use of construction technology, more specifically project-management solutions, construction companies have this ability.
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August 31, 2010
According to a recent survey of Constructech readers, 43% believe digital takeoff technology will have a great impact on the industry in the next five years. Estimating and takeoff software continue to remain at the forefront of technology investments for a number of reasons including greater project accuracy.
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August 30, 2010
Savvy companies know that productivity is as much a part of the equation as dollar savings when it comes to quantifying the benefits of a good technology investment. Server and application virtualization technology, a hot area of investment in construction throughout the past few years, certainly falls into this category and many AEC firms are investing even further into these initiatives going forward.
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August 27, 2010
When it comes to estimating a specific construction project, using paper can be time consuming. With construction technology, companies have the ability to transform this into a digital process by implementing takeoff software solutions.
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August 26, 2010
Being technologically advanced on the jobsite is one thing, but if buyers are not sold on your company, there will be no jobs to manage. Technology on the frontend of the selling process may be just as important as technology in the backoffice and on the jobsite.
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August 25, 2010
Today’s American dream home consists of all the basics—roomy bedrooms, a large garage, the white picket fence, and, of course, solar panels. These days, buyers want all the latest in green features, including technology to control energy consumption in a home. A number of builders are accommodating this dream today, and are even partnering up with technology providers to increase energy efficiency in the home.
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August 25, 2010
While knowing the progress of a specific project at any given time is important to construction companies, knowing the location of staff and equipment is key to both the success of the project and overall business operation.
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August 24, 2010
As construction companies look towards the cloud—cloud computing, that is—many are looking for answers. For instance, what exactly is the cloud and what does it mean for my business moving forward?
Richard Zavali, senior project engineer with general contractor Torcon, www.torcon.com, Red Bank, N.J., addressed this very topic during a session at the Constructech Technology Day event last week. Torcon has been an early adopter of cloud computing for construction, implementing a highly integrated solution through ProjectXnet from The Cram Group, www.thecramgroup.com, New York, N.Y. This includes a Web services platform for construction project management (Converge from Meridian Systems, www.meridiansystems.com, Folsom, Calif.); field technology; and a document management solution.
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