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.
March 17, 2010
One thing you always want to be able to rely on out in the field is the equipment. But no piece of equipment will run like a champion forever without the proper care, which is where preventive maintenance comes into the picture.
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March 16, 2010
The so-called technological revolution in the AEC (architecture, engineering, and construction) industry will probably extend beyond the widespread adoption of BIM (building information modeling). In fact, once the pen-and-paper holdouts get their arms around BIM, the “early adopters” will have already integrated additional solutions that extend, capitalize, and enhance its benefits.
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March 15, 2010
The new Miami Science Museum, www.miamisci.org, Miami, Fla., will feature an aquarium, a planetarium, and indoor and outdoor science exhibits while also housing highly sustainable green features and state-of-the-art technology controls.
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March 15, 2010
There is no doubt that just about every industry has been hit hard by the current economic situation in the United States, and unfortunately construction is no exception.
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March 15, 2010
An industry report recently came out that said the construction industry is not doing as much as they could with field technology. While contractors have been using mobile devices for quite some time for basic communications, the report called for greater usage of the devices and systems for the purposes of data transfer.
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March 12, 2010
In the construction industry, the bulk of a company’s operations take place out in the field. This being the case, those back at the office don’t have access to any reports generated in the field normally until later in the day, which can be problematic when it comes to making key decisions regarding operations.
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March 11, 2010
These days, more and more builders are using virtual home tours both on their corporate Websites and on third-party sites such as YouTube. These online tours are a good way to grab buyers the second they walk in the virtual door.
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March 10, 2010
In the construction industry, it’s crucial to ensure project information is accessible by everyone involved in the project. This includes superintendents, project managers, and of course field workers. Equally important is being able to share vital project information without worrying about its security and knowing that it cannot be accessed by outside parties.
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March 09, 2010
No construction project can move forward without an accurate and complete schedule. But given the complexities of jobs today—including the number of parties involved and the myriad of nuances and dependencies involved with each task—building and maintaining that schedule is never easy.
Approximately 71% of contractors polled in a recent Constructech survey say scheduling technology continues to play an important role on projects today. Aside from the standard options on the market, there have been few pure construction-specific scheduling tools available to contractors.
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March 08, 2010
The economy continues to send somewhat mixed signals, with some slight indications things are improving, but also hinting of further challenges. In particular, personal income increased in January, but personal disposable income showed a decrease.
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