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Here are our picks from the recent construction technology news.<\/p>\n

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Is 3D
\nprinting in construction<\/strong> more than overhyped promises and underwhelming deliveries, asks Andrew
\nWheeler. Read his summary<\/a> of the latest developments in this
\ntechnology.<\/p>\n

3D
\nprinted buildings<\/strong> could strip out as much as half the cost of building a home, Jason Ballard\u2019s startup<\/a>, Icon, predicts.<\/p>\n

Smartvid.io<\/a> uses AI to automatically analyze photos<\/strong> and other data gathered across the job to recognize safety hazards and the potential for an incident.<\/p>\n

Japanese construction industry<\/a> sees AI and robotics as a way to future-proof
\nand close the labor gap.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Indian startup Housejoy<\/a> realized that house construction is
\nstill run by unorganized players who don\u2019t bring any transparency in pricing,
\nand HouseJoy could productize the approach to building a home.<\/strong><\/p>\n

UK offsite construction survey<\/a>: 67.2% say they are either
\nconfident or very confident that it will become business as usual<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Exoskeletons:<\/strong> These machines<\/a> enhance the ability to work quickly
\nand safely and help reduce injuries.<\/p>\n

Canadian RenoRun<\/a> says its goal is to save contractors time and
\nmoney by planning, sourcing and delivering scheduled or \u201cjust-in-time\u201d
\nbuilding supplies and materials<\/strong> directly to a jobsite \u201cin as little as two
\nhours.<\/p>\n

9 Best
\nConstruction Technology Blogs<\/strong> \u2013 Complete List of Top Construction
\nTechnology Blogs
\n2019 My blog\u2019s included!<\/p>\n

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