Tag: Technology
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New construction technology releases: July 2025
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. From a durable, long-running drone to software that lets pros compile a comprehensive visual record, the latest construction technology releases provide a range of services and solutions to help make building easier. Here, Construction Dive breaks down…
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Home-grown tech for African construction
“My whole journey started changing when I first got introduced to drone technology in 2018,” he says. “I was just fascinated by how we could introduce this technology into the construction field. I registered my own company, Robotic Hover Holdings, and from then I’ve just been flying drones and learning how to create AI dashboards…
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How GPR Technology Is Powering America’s Underground Grid Transformation
The push to move America’s power grid underground has gained momentum with a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) program that’s exploring how to underground medium-voltage power lines in a way that’s safe, efficient and cost-effective. One of the key projects that’s underway in this program seeks to identify how ground penetrating radar (GPR) can be…
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How GPR Technology Is Powering America’s Underground Grid Transformation
The push to move America’s power grid underground has gained momentum with a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) program that’s exploring how to underground medium-voltage power lines in a way that’s safe, efficient and cost-effective. One of the key projects that’s underway in this program seeks to identify how ground penetrating radar (GPR) can be…
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Adopting technology is a team effort: Skanska exec
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Adopting new technology requires everyone to buy in, said Danielle O’Connell, senior director of emerging technology for Skanska USA, the U.S. arm of the Swedish builder. The contractor uses what O’Connell calls its Eight-Step Plan, a tech…
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Digital Construction Awards 2025: Best Application of Technology
The Digital Construction Awards attracted 170-plus entries this year, 85 of which have been shortlisted. Here, we detail the finalists for Best Application of Technology. This category recognises the most effective application of a specific existing technology. Existing means a product (hardware or software) that has been available on the market for more than 18…
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Seattle manager combines sheet metal work with technology
Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. This article is one in a series of conversations with women leaders in the construction industry. Click here for past discussions. Liz Fong didn’t imagine how much technology would play a role in her career when she first…
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Duro-Last Promotes Leaders in Operations and Technology Teams
As part of its ongoing commitment to fostering innovation, improving operational efficiencies and delivering greater value to its contractor network, Duro-Last is pleased to announce the promotions of several long-time leaders across its operations and technology teams. “These leaders have been instrumental in driving the manufacturing excellence that ensures our products meet the highest standards…
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What’s the biggest blocker to technology adoption?
Time – or the lack thereof – is the biggest barrier to adopting new technology, according to a new survey conducted by Revizto. The inaugural global Bridging the Gap: 2025 Digital Design & Construction Report analyses the results of Revizto’s survey of more than 2,000 professionals worldwide in the architecture, engineering and construction industries. The vast majority…
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Latest Updates in Hydrodemolition Technology
The rate at which technology evolves is increasing. Gone are the days of advancements taking a decade-plus to develop. In some instances, technology can become outdated in a matter of years, maybe even months. Think of a smartphone. The latest devices have built-in artificial intelligence and augmented reality features that the average person had barely…