Hundreds of software users gathered to compare notes on application of digital twin technology at the annual user conference in October in Singapore.

Six months after an explosion and fire destroyed a grid-connected energy-storage battery facility in Surprise, Ariz., investigators are still trying to figure out all that happened. 

Construction can catch up to other industries by embracing predictive analytics, better use of 3D modeling, AI and other efficiency-enhancing technologies.

Repetitive overhead tasks are rough on the back and shoulders and can result in stress injuries over time. While some companies have exoskeletons designed to improve lifting, Levitate’s Airframe exoskeleton is designed for overhead work.

The problem of dual entry and having to maintain parallel project management platforms remains a persistent problem in construction, according to a new SmartMarket Report from Dodge Data & Analytics. 

Tom Sawyer, ENR deputy editor, retires this week—leaving a lasting legacy for our enterprise. 

Technology is changing everything. The construction industry has long held the reputation of being late to adopt technology. But the post-recession construction boom—coupled with the integration of technology into our everyday lives—has changed the way contractors work.