AllTradesJournal

Construction Technology

3 articles

A construction site with digital interfaces overlaid, symbolizing the potential of smart tools being locked by high costs and complexity.
Industry

Smart Tools' Efficiency Hindered by High Costs

A single smart construction dashboard can cost a company with 100 users $90,000 annually, often without including hidden setup fees.

Rick Donovan·May 14, 2026
Engineers analyzing holographic data visualizations of building materials, focusing on thermal performance and density for optimal construction.
Materials

Data-Driven Building Material Selection for Performance

A single building material's thermal performance can be precisely quantified across ranges of bulk density, thickness, and temperature using specialized databases, revealing a hidden layer of complexi

Kyle Brenner·May 5, 2026
Futuristic construction site with drones and advanced technology, showcasing Komatsu's Smart Construction Edge capabilities.
Tools & Equipment

Komatsu adds new hardware and software to Smart Construction tools

Komatsu's new Smart Construction Edge processes drone data directly on a jobsite, potentially eliminating ground control points on sites smaller than 50 acres, according to Equipmentworld .

Rick Donovan·May 2, 2026