Large-Scale Interactive 3-D Printing Technology to Demo at METALCON

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NEWTON, Mass. – The largest international event for the metal construction industry will showcase a 3-D printing technology project developed by the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory and industry partners at METALCON’s annual tradeshow and conference on Oct. 26. As part of its focus on technology this year, METALCON is featuring ORNL’s Additive Manufacturing Integrated Energy project. AMIE demonstrates rapid innovation through additive manufacturing, or 3-D printing, addressing electricity supply and reliability challenges via an integrated approach to power generation, storage and consumption. AMIE connects a natural gas-powered hybrid electric vehicle with a high-performance building―both printed on the … Read more

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Three Ways Virtual Reality Will Change the Jobsite

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By Peter J. Barden, AIA, NCARB Virtual reality, a computer-simulated environment that can simulate physical presence in places within the real world or imagined worlds, was once limited to the video game industry; however, it is quickly making its way into design and construction. In gaming, VR is an immersive technology that enhances the gaming experience: explore oceans or distant planets, fly planes or battle aliens. For the construction industry and the superintendents within it, VR isn’t simply an interactive movie, but a technology with true business potential — one that can save time, money and conflicts on the job. … Read more

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Field Frequency: Students Test Equipment-Tracking Technology, Present Research Findings

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While many college seniors were preparing for final exams, wrapping up the semester — for a group of university students from The University of Alabama — meant presenting the findings from a research project on technology used in the field to management at Brasfield & Gorrie. A program unique to the Culverhouse College of Commerce, STEM Path to the MBA allows undergraduates in engineering, science and mathematics to learn business skills and take an early track to earning an MBA. Each year, students in the STEM Path to the MBA program work on projects with local companies. Brasfield & Gorrie teamed with … Read more

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Industry Pulse

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Grooming the next generation, embracing ‘smart’ tools and technology By Justin Blubaugh The strong demand for quality superintendents is greater than it has ever been with companies and headhunters, alike, recruiting top talent. Contractors need to be diligent in retaining their current superintendents and explore ways to bring on new superintendents and train current talent into superintendent roles. According to the AGC of America’s 2015 Worker Shortage Survey Analysis, out of 1,400 survey respondents, 86 percent of firms report having trouble filling available positions, up from 83 percent in 2014 and 81 percent in 2013. The main reasons for these … Read more

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CONEXPO-CON/AGG Announces New Immersive Tech Experience Pavilion for 2017 Show

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Emerging technologies for the jobsite of the future, innovative wearables to enhance health, safety and productivity, cutting-edge skills for careers of the future and new materials to enhance our nation’s infrastructure—these are a few of the topics attendees to the 2017 CONEXPO-CON/AGG Tech Experience pavilion might experience as they step into the future of the construction industry March 7-11, 2017. The largest international gathering in the Western Hemisphere for the construction industries recently unveiled the new Tech Experience where attendees can actually step into the future and experience what’s new and next in the construction industry. Located in Silver Lot … Read more

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