New construction technology releases: July 2025
Brad Rehnstrom2025-07-09T18:27:00+00:00Offerings include a new drone system, a reality capture platform and AI-powered project management software for construction pros.
Detroit deploys drones and AI to target building efficiency improvements
Brad Rehnstrom2025-07-09T18:27:00+00:00
The city has partnered with startups and a tech incubator to test drone and AI technology that guides energy retrofits, saving time and money compared with traditional assessments.
Chicago-area school district deploys geothermal system that’s a US first
Brad Rehnstrom2025-07-09T18:27:00+00:00
The dynamic closed-loop system uses groundwater to reject and absorb heat to provide year-round space conditioning for a 130-year-old elementary school, Trane Technologies says.
Construction advocate Mark Casso remembered as mentor, friend
Brad Rehnstrom2025-07-09T13:52:13+00:00The leader of the Construction Industry Round Table was humble, kind and a staunch champion for the building sector, his colleagues said.
Balfour Beatty breaks ground on $260M DC apartment building
Brad Rehnstrom2025-07-09T12:00:00+00:00
The property, which is part of a public-private partnership with the District of Columbia, will contain 356 market-rate residences.
