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Associated Builders and Contractors today released the findings of its Drone Usage report, a survey ABC conducted of its contractor members in May 2026. Notably, 36.1% of ABC contractor member respondents reported that they fly drones. Other report findings include: “In the ever-evolving construction technology landscape, drones are transforming how contractors monitor site progress, enhance branding…
Over the past few years, there has been no shortage of articles and news stories about drones and their commercial applications. Drones are being leveraged by a wide range of industries for better communication, improved quality control, reduced risk, and a healthier bottom line. So how are contractors taking advantage of this tool? Here are…
In August 2020, an “Applied Drone Technology” course was launched through Clemson University’s professional extension. The course was developed by Dr. Joseph Burgett, a licensed general contractor and professor in the Nieri Family Department of Construction Science and Management. The course is specifically tailored for contractors and gives them all of the information they need…
It’s been said that necessity is the mother of invention. For Balfour Beatty Senior Preconstruction Manager Nick Puckett, that proverb might be better phrased as curiosity is the cultivator of innovation. Recognizing their vast applications to enhance project management, Balfour Beatty’s Charlotte team invested in a drone. But they needed the right person to effectively…
DJI, a leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, urges authorized drone users in the southeast United States to prepare their equipment and their operating procedures for the impending arrival of Hurricane Dorian. Other drone owners should follow U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidance and ground their aircraft during rescue and recovery operations. “First responders and…
To meet rising demands in utilities and limit expenditure in resource management, utility companies are adopting advanced technological solutions such as drones and robots. Rising adoption of such automated solutions has contributed amply towards the growth of robotics in utilities industry. To gauge the impact of ongoing developments. Need for Error-Free Workflow in Power Sector…
Axon (Nasdaq: AAXN), the global leader in connected law enforcement technologies, and DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, today announced an exclusive partnership, within the digital evidence management industry, to sell DJI drones directly to public safety and law enforcement agencies worldwide through the new Axon Air program. The partnership…
How Robots are Changing Construction (Robotics Break New Ground in the Industry) Earlier this year, a San Francisco-based technology firm, Built Robotics, made headlines by sharing its progress toward self-operating construction machinery. The company led by a former Google engineer has received several million in venture capital to continue its development of the automation technology…
DroneDeploy, a leading drone mapping software platform in the world, today announced the release of Live Map — a first-of-its-kind feature that allows any drone operator to create real-time maps in the field with their iOS device. Users plan a flight, take off, and see maps render on-screen during flight — without the need for…
A good A/E/C photographer will help you build your portfolio of marketing images so that your clients can see the diversity of your projects in the most favorable manner possible. Your masterpiece may look nice in person, but what if your potential clients are too busy to experience it first hand? Hiring the right A/E/C…
