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Sustainability

Increased focus on sustainability is good for business and attracting employees

A recent study, 2023 State of Design & Make by software developer Autodesk, contains some interesting takeaways for the design and construction industry. Respondents to a survey of industry leaders from the architecture, engineering, construction, product design, manufacturing, and entertainment spheres strongly support the idea that improving their organizationā€™s sustainability practices is good for business.


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Laboratories | Jul 24, 2020

Customized labs give universities a recruiting edge

CO Architects is among a handful of firms that caters to this trend.

Drones | Mar 11, 2020

AI takes flight

Drones keep getting smarter. How will they fit into construction workflow?

AEC Tech | Feb 13, 2020

Exclusive research: Download the final report for BD+C's Giants 300 Technology and Innovation Study

This survey of 130 of the nation's largest architecture, engineering, and construction firms tracks the state of AEC technology adoption and innovation initiatives at the AEC Giants.

AEC Tech | Jan 29, 2018

thyssenkrupp tests self-driving robot for ā€˜last mileā€™ delivery of elevator parts

ā€œWith driverless delivery robots, we could fill a gap and get spare parts from our warehouses to the jobsite faster,ā€ said thyssenkrupp SVP Ivo Siebers.

Codes and Standards | Jan 26, 2018

Flying drones while inebriated now illegal in New Jersey

Violators could be sentenced to six months in jail.

Drones | Nov 3, 2017

MyDefence Communication's anti-drone system says 'No drone for you!'

The new anti-drone system looks to protect stadiums, prisons, and other sensitive buildings and sites from unwanted UAV flights.

Codes and Standards | Sep 26, 2017

Anti-drone technology can ward off unauthorized drone flights

The technology can be used to prevent terrorist attacks andĀ spying.

3D Printing | Jun 14, 2017

This is the worldā€™s first building completely 3D printed onsite

The building is a lab for research on drones and 3D printing technology.

Drones | Mar 8, 2017

Do's and don'ts for operating drones

Some estimate 85-90% of drone operators arenā€™t FAA certified under the agencyā€™s Part 107 rules or arenā€™t coveredĀ by liability insurance.

Drones | Mar 8, 2017

Flight plan: Drones fill the skies over construction sites

More AEC firms are boarding, as new FAA rules ease restrictions on operating unmanned aerial vehicles armed with sensors and cameras.

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