Technology Archives - Colorado Builder Magazine

Despite the growth in the need for housing, innovation has been lacking, says Katerra's Schick. (Photo: Katerra)

Scaling the construction labor shortage

“The construction industry is ripe for disruption,” according to Trevor Schick, head of Katerra’s materials organization. He cited data from

Remodelmate aims to make it easier for homeowners to connect with remodeling contractors.

Washington, D.C.-based tech company aims to connect remodeling contractors with homeowners.

There are big differences between modular and site-built homes, but there are some similarities, too.

Seamless surfaces and integrated technology and appliances are notable trends in kitchens. (Photo: Yuliya Vadi, Dreamstime)

Seamless surfaces and integrated technology and appliances are notable trends in kitchens.

A program designed by MIT was designed to make lifecycle analysis easier and more efficient.

3D printing has been around for decades, but is gaining ground in construction.

Construction has been slow to adopt technology, even as other industries have successfully managed constraints with tech solutions.

Offsite construction seems poised to grow as it solves a number of challenges for builders and for homebuyers.

The resurgent offsite construction industry affords many opportunities for builders willing to think inside the box.

Structural insulated panels are constructed offsite and put in place with a crane. (Photo: Alexander Kondriianenko, Dreamstime)

Panelization falls under the offsite construction umbrella, but it doesn’t solve all the challenges modular building does.

Changes at Lennar highlight the myriad ways technology impacts the building industry.

Research shows global market for artificial intelligence in construction will grow by 28% annually over the next five years.

Research shows global market for artificial intelligence in construction will grow by 28% annually over the next five years.