Articles Tagged with ''technology''

The process of mudding drywall seams–which requires multiple applications of joint compound, followed by multiple drying and sanding cycles–has remained unchanged for decades. That all changed in June, when construction robotics company Canvas demonstrated its drywall finishing machine’s new feature, Level 4 Targeted Spray, at a big launch event inside its San Francisco headquarters.

Topcon Positioning Systems has committed to making two significant donations to TU Dublin, Ireland’s first technological university, which will enhance students’ experience with education on the latest digital construction methods. The announcement marks another step in the longstanding relationship between the two organizations.

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy has released a “Blueprint for an Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights,” consisting of five principles to guide the design, use and deployment of automated systems to protect the American public in the age of artificial intelligence.

Precisional, an affiliate of The Jordan Company, announced on May 9 that it has completed the previously announced transaction to acquire four industrial technology businesses from Trimble. The acquired businesses include Protempis (formerly Trimble Time and Frequency), LOADRITE, Spectra Precision Tools and SECO.

Georgia-Pacific, a leading commercial and residential building products manufacturer committed to developing the highest-quality products while leading with a tireless commitment to innovation, recently introduced GP Toolbox, a free portal for direct customers.

For the first time in two years, the ACI Foundation’s Concrete Innovation Council successfully hosted an in-person Technology Forum. The sold-out event took place Aug. 30 - Sept. 1 in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Kojo – the construction industry’s leading materials management platform – has been named the winner of the best “SaaS Product for the Construction Industry” by the SaaS Awards.

Augmented Reality technology is still relatively new to the industry, and many contractors aren’t aware of how it can be used in their everyday operations. In a new white paper published today on #DirectAccess, JLG provides an in-depth look at how augmented reality can assist with 1) Sizing and configuring equipment and 2) Helping operators better understand and use their machines.

New hybridized design approach can revolutionize development of future housing.

Construction 3D printing is gaining new heights in Texas, as printing begins on the first multistory printed structure in the United States.