Technology

    Dodge CEO Dan McCarthy Discusses the Future of Construction Market Data

    Software giant Trimble recently sat down with Dodge Data & Analytics CEO Dan McCarthy for a conversation about the evolving state of building-industry data. Here are some highlights from the video interview: Our goals center around identifying and quantifying a project as soon as it’s gone into planning. … If I’m an architect, I want to know what projects are coming on stream and who the owner is so that I can reach out to them and win the business. If… Read More »Dodge CEO Dan McCarthy Discusses the Future of Construction Market Data

      Improving Efficiency with Field Data & Construction Project Performance Metrics | Construction Technology

      Data from the field has always been vital for contractors to understand the progress and health of their projects. Advancing construction technology is making field data easier to collect, analyze and share with project teams. This SmartMarket Report explores what types of data and which tools and processes contractors work with most frequently to gather construction project performance metrics. While there are many types of data that could potentially be valuable for analysis, this research focuses on five key types… Read More »Improving Efficiency with Field Data & Construction Project Performance Metrics | Construction Technology

        Are You Ready for the New Age of Data in Construction? | Construction Webinars

        The construction industry is in the process of a digital transformation, and the ability to gather and analyze data effectively will be a key factor for competitiveness of companies in the near future. Join us for this informative webinar with Dr. Donna Laquidara-Carr, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Data & Analytics, and Matt Harris, Chief Product and Strategy Officer from Viewpoint as they review findings of the of the new “Improving Performance With Project Data SmartMarket Report“. You’ll get… Read More »Are You Ready for the New Age of Data in Construction? | Construction Webinars

          Challenges and Opportunities in Multi-site Construction

          This SmartMarket Insight features a unique look into the challenges and opportunities in multi-site construction, a large and often under-the-radar portion of the construction industry. Data in this report from a survey of contractors and owners engaged in this work reveal their perspectives on critical topics such as: Building relationships, including sourcing of contractors by owners, coordination around scope of work and typical payment terms. Dealing with challenges, such as permitting, safety, procurement and skilled labor shortages. Opportunities available, such… Read More »Challenges and Opportunities in Multi-site Construction

            The Rise of Modular Construction: A Deep Dive into the Perspectives of Architects and Contractors on Its Current and Future Use – Webinar

            Use of modular construction has been growing in the construction industry, and research from Dodge Data & Analytics suggests that its expansion could lead to a profound change on how construction is done in the U.S. Join us for this exclusive complimentary on-demand presentation – hosted by Donna Laquidara-Carr, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Data & Analytics. This webinar will look at the persistent issues in the industry that are driving engagement with modular construction, the sectors most likely… Read More »The Rise of Modular Construction: A Deep Dive into the Perspectives of Architects and Contractors on Its Current and Future Use – Webinar

              The Civil Quarterly 2021 Issue 2

              The Civil Quarterly (TCQ) features original research collected quarterly from civil contractors and engineers. The research provides a snapshot of the current business health of contractors operating in the dynamic civil sector, and each issue also offers insights into some of the many trends that are transforming the sector through research, interviews and feature articles. This quarter’s issue features: The latest on civil contractors’ business conditions, including their confidence in the market and the supply chain issues they face New… Read More »The Civil Quarterly 2021 Issue 2

                Building Materials Good Enough to Eat

                America throws away an astonishing 30–40% of our food supply, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That’s an ethically indefensible practice, given how many people at home and abroad regularly suffer from extreme hunger and malnutrition, not to mention the many other productive uses for organic matter. Here’s a cool one, fresh off the vine, so to speak: Researchers from the University of Tokyo have unveiled a new building material, comparable to those made from wood powder, but composed… Read More »Building Materials Good Enough to Eat

                  The Emerging Value of Remote Inspection in Civil Construction – On Demand Webinar

                  Even before the COVID-19 crisis, the potential of remote inspections to help automate parts of the inspection process was gaining attention as a means to improve the inspection process, free up inspectors’ time to focus on more high-value tasks and help project owners deal with shrinking budgets. Now the pandemic has put a spotlight on the value of remote inspection to help reduce the number of people on dynamic jobsites to improve safety and health. However, the industry is still… Read More »The Emerging Value of Remote Inspection in Civil Construction – On Demand Webinar

                    The Business Value of BIM for Mechanical and HVAC Construction

                    Use of BIM across the project team is critical to improve project outcomes. This SmartMarket Report takes a deep dive into the use of BIM by mechanical and HVAC contractors, and the findings reveal that their engagement is not only widespread, but it is encouraging growth in related activities such as prefabrication and modular construction. The study provides a detailed portrait of how these sheet metal/ducting, mechanical piping, plumbing and multi-trade contractors are using BIM. It also reveals the multiple… Read More »The Business Value of BIM for Mechanical and HVAC Construction

                      Managing Survey Data Key to Success of Major Highway Project

                      As soon as the Archer-United Joint Venture (Archer Western and United Infrastructure) was awarded the $421 million Midlands Connec­tion Project by the South Carolina Department of Transportation, Doug Browning, senior survey man­ager, says he started thinking about how they were going to manage their data on the project. The vast size of the project—widening 16 miles of an exist­ing highway corridor and replacing 10 bridges—makes it critical that every­one is using the most up-to-date plans. Bring­ing survey data into the documentation adds… Read More »Managing Survey Data Key to Success of Major Highway Project