The construction technology landscape shifted considerably in early 2020 when Procore announced a range of product updates at the World of Concrete trade show and through separate releases in the months that followed. These enhancements touched nearly every corner of the platform, from artificial intelligence and search functionality to field productivity, BIM measurements, quality and […]
Boston Dynamics has emerged as one of the most recognizable names in robotics, and its four-legged robot Spot is making a measurable impact on construction sites around the world. Originally designed as a general-purpose mobility platform, Spot has found a natural home in the built environment, where it performs tasks that range from site inspection
The construction industry is undergoing a profound technological shift, and one of the most promising developments is the emergence of robots that install sheetrock. Drywall installation has long been one of the most labor-intensive tasks on any job site, requiring skilled workers to lift, position, fasten, and finish heavy panels day after day. As labor
The construction industry carries one of the highest rates of workplace injuries and fatalities across all sectors. Traditional safety training methods, while essential, often fall short when it comes to preparing workers for the dynamic, high-risk environments they face daily. Classroom sessions and static videos cannot replicate the urgency of a real hazard. This is
The construction industry is undergoing a technological revolution, and at the forefront of this transformation is the 3D Printing Construction Industry, which promises to change how buildings are designed and erected. Few places have embraced this technology as aggressively as Dubai, where the government has set one of the most ambitious construction mandates in modern
Controlled demolition by implosion is one of the most technically demanding operations in the construction industry. When executed correctly, a multi-story structure collapses precisely within its own footprint, leaving neighboring buildings untouched. When things go wrong, however, the results can be dramatic and dangerous. One such incident occurred in Denmark in April 2018, when a
Hawaii presents a construction environment unlike any other in the United States. The combination of geographic isolation, volcanic geology, tropical climate, and strict regulatory requirements creates a unique set of conditions that every builder, architect, and developer must navigate. Construction costs in Hawaii are significantly higher than the mainland average, with material prices often exceeding
Keeping accurate records on a construction site is one of the most overlooked yet essential parts of the job. Between weather exposure, dirt, and the general chaos of a working jobsite, standard paper notebooks rarely survive more than a few days. That is where the Construction Notebook Latent Defect Liability Green Building Initiatives And Industry
In early 2020, Procore Technologies expanded its preconstruction software suite with the launch of Procore Prequalification, a dedicated tool designed to help general contractors streamline how they evaluate, track, and manage subcontractor risk before breaking ground on a project. The construction industry has long grappled with fragmented contractor qualification processes, relying on spreadsheets, email chains,
Timelapse photography has become one of the most compelling tools for documenting large-scale construction projects, offering viewers a front-row seat to transformations that would otherwise unfold over years. Few examples illustrate this power better than the Shanghai Tower, a 2,073-foot (632-meter) megatall skyscraper in the Lujiazui financial district. Between 2011 and 2015, filmmaker Joe Nafis
