Articles by Jeff Rubenstone

The World Economic Forum has named crane-sensor maker Versatile as one of its 2020 Technology Pioneers, an annual selection of technology start-ups and emerging companies that it thinks show promise.

After working though a recent pilot project, Turner Construction has found that a smart IoT crane-monitoring device from tech company Versatile is changing the way they run their cranes, with real benefits for productivity and weeks shaved off of construction schedules. 

Swedish-based Aquajet has launched the Ecosilence 3.0, an updated power pack for its hydrodemolition robots that increases the overall power, with options to significantly lower ambient noise levels. 

Embracing new tech-based strategies is seen as key for companies and owners to keep project bids and schedules on track

Getting a bird’s eye view of the jobsite is often delegated to drone flights and satellites.

Construction apps for field data entry often find themselves competing with pens and clipboards.

Recent advances in layout technology, robotics and project delivery bridge the gap between design intent and the field

Trying to keep projects moving during a viral pandemic and partial construction freeze is no small task, and project teams are finding new ways to keep things on schedule when site visits and office meetings are no longer viable.