Fri May 13, 2016
Report: Contractors at High Risk for Cyber Attacks
A new report issued by Chubb highlights the risks contractors face with the increasing usage of digital technology. New business models, new ways of working and new technology bring a wider range of risks....
Fri May 13, 2016
3-D Laser Tech Designed to Battle Traffic Gridlock
Florida news affiliate WESH is reporting that new technology has been released, designed to reopen roads faster after crashes. It's a 3-D laser scanner. Experts said the new device could be the secret weapon in beating gridlock during I-4 Ultimate construction....
Wed May 11, 2016
Miovision Launches Collaboration Platform for
Miovision has launched Miovision Central, a cloud-based platform for traffic data projects. Central is a new way to add transparency to traffic projects by organizing, visualizing and sharing data in order to simplify complicated projects....
Tue May 10, 2016
Technology Pilot Project Prepares Students for Workforce
With graduation looming, many seniors at The University of Alabama are busy preparing for final exams. For a select group of students, wrapping up the semester means presenting the findings from a research project to management at Brasfield & Gorrie....
Tue May 10, 2016
Ingersoll Rand Issues Extensive Update on its Global Climate Commitment
Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR) has announced key milestones towards its climate commitment to the Clinton Global Initiative. To date, the company's climate commitment has supported the avoidance of approximately 2 million metric tons of CO2e globally, which is equivalent to annual CO2 emissions from nearly 300,000 homes' annual electricity use and more than 2.3 billion pounds of coal burned....
Fri May 06, 2016
Seattle Tunnel Drone Video Has Star Wars Twist
The website GeekWire is reporting that as Seattle's Alaskan Way Viaduct sat free of cars overhead and drivers attempted to move around the city during the roadway's planned 2-week closure, a new drone video Tuesday showcased again what all the fuss is about....
Thu May 05, 2016
France Calls for 600 Miles of Solar Roads
Popular Mechanics is reporting that the French Minister of Ecology and Energy, Ségolène Royal, has announced that the country plans to cover 1,000 kilometers (621 miles) of roads with solar panels, according to the Global Construction Review....
Wed May 04, 2016
Drones, Robots Could Make Project Work Play Out Like a Video Game
According to a recent BBC report, the building site of the future is going to look very different to the one we are all used to today. Instead of men in high-visibility jackets and hard hats, there are going to be drones buzzing overhead, robotic bulldozers and 3D printers churning out new structures....
Thu May 05, 2016
Report: Global Construction Industry Must Evolve By Doing This...
Thirty measures as part of a construction "industry transformation framework" are detailed in a new report compiled by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with The Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Shaping the Future of Construction: A Breakthrough in Mindset and Technology describes and promotes the effort needed from all stakeholders for the industry to fully realize its potential for change....
Mon May 02, 2016
Caterpillar Announces Grand Opening of 3D Printing, Innovation Accelerator
The latest addition to Caterpillar's technology ecosystem—the Caterpillar 3D Printing & Innovation Accelerator—will help fuel the future, driving even greater collaboration, innovation and acceleration, according to the company....
