The Dakota Access Pipeline may yet be built. Then again, it may not. ENR consulting editor Tom Armistead offers his insights into the disputed project that has become a symbol of issues broader than federal permitting.
The use of drones for business is a relatively new concept, and anyone contemplating operating a drone for construction needs to not only learn the rules of the sky but ask themselves some business questions before opting to buy a drone as a mainstream tool.
What happens when a business consistently tells Wall Street it is going to construct a specific amount of capital improvements each year but consistently misses?
For 20 years, contractors and architects have been increasing their use of building information modeling to reduce conflicts, provide comprehensive material takeoffs and deliver beautiful 3D renderings for improved design and construction of buildings. But mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineers have been stuck in 2D.