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U of Nevada researchers 3D print ‘Lego-like’ modular bricks for Army bridges
The project team is testing the blocks for spans and other structures that could be printed on demand in combat zones.
By Matthew Thibault • Dec. 11, 2024 -
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How CIOs can prepare for Trump’s tariffs plan
The president-elect has proposed tariffs on imported goods, stoking concerns about higher costs for electronics.
By Jen A. Miller • Dec. 11, 2024 -
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As construction technology continues to evolve, here’s what savvy contractors need to know.
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Q&A // ConTech Conversations‘Rubber hits the road’ on AI startups: Suffolk tech lead
Jit Kee Chin, chief technology officer for the Boston-based builder, talks about what programs the company uses on and off the jobsite and why the hype around IoT is waning.
By Matthew Thibault • Dec. 4, 2024 -
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Big tech on track to pour more than $180B into data centers this year
Amazon, Google and Microsoft accounted for more than three-quarters of infrastructure capital expenditures in Q3 2024, according to Dell’Oro Group.
By Matt Ashare • Dec. 4, 2024 -
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Data leaks, phishing will continue to threaten builders in 2025
A report from cybersecurity firm ReliaQuest found that spearphishing, an attack personalized to a victim, is an increasingly prominent threat for construction contractors.
By Matthew Thibault • Dec. 4, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Procore[Podcast] The Power of Construction
In this series, experts from Procore and Construction Dive’s studioID explore the issues industry pros face as rapidly evolving labor, technology and design challenges rewrite the built environment playbook
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Sponsored by Procore3 business-essential areas where civil and infrastructure firms can lead with AI
Here’s what you need to know about the capabilities this tech offers – and what your team needs to do to make it possible.
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AI rush is fueling tech debt ‘tsunami’: Forrester
The research highlights the growing challenges faced by businesses as they scramble to adopt AI and avoid falling behind competitors.
By Alexei Alexis • Nov. 27, 2024 -
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Contech Funding6 contech startups raise a combined $196M
Firms raking in money include a modular apartment builder, an artificial intelligence-based contract platform and a provider of scheduling software.
By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 27, 2024 -
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California builder launches contech investment arm
Webcor Ventures, an offshoot of the San Francisco-based contractor, made its inaugural investment in modular construction firm R2 Building.
By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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Sponsored by TrimbleBuilding better: How AI is helping project managers get more done
AI doesn’t have to be a scary topic. See how it can help make construction projects run smoother.
By Sara Jubb • Nov. 25, 2024 -
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FTA gives U of Cincinnati $5.1M to test contech systems
The agency’s goal is to help transit departments deliver projects on time, on task and on budget, said the transit authority’s deputy administrator.
By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 20, 2024 -
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Project MilestonesMcCarthy breaks ground on $150M laser research facility
The Fort Collins, Colorado, building will focus on creating fusion energy as a viable clean energy source and include 5-foot-thick shielding walls.
By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 18, 2024 -
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OpinionI’m a construction exec who voted for Harris. But I see silver linings for our industry under Trump.
Former Congressman Patrick E. Murphy sees less red tape, incentives for permit approvals and a push for innovation as positives for builders.
By Patrick E. Murphy • Nov. 18, 2024 -
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Q&A // ConTech ConversationsAI, digital twins and BIM to converge: McCarthy tech expert
Alex Belkofer, senior director of VDC for the firm, said he is highly optimistic about artificial intelligence but that builders need to adopt it in “bite-sized pieces.”
By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 13, 2024 -
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DOE earmarks nearly $150M for 67 clean tech projects at federal facilities
The AFFECT program grants will save a combined $41.7 million in energy and water costs annually while eliminating over 80,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent each year, the Energy Department said.
By Brian Martucci • Nov. 13, 2024 -
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OpinionFor tech innovation, trust the process
At Barton Malow, testing a field printer that operates much like a CAD-driven Roomba started by organizing teams and aligning goals, writes the firm’s VDC director.
By Matt Hedke • Nov. 13, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Clune ConstructionInside the data center boom: Building the future of AI, 5G and beyond
With emerging technology the world is on the cusp of a data center building boom as construction of these mission-critical facilities is expected to multiply sixfold by 2027.
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Sponsored by Global IndustrialTool tech: Battery-powered platforms are stepping on the gas
Battery-powered tools and equipment deliver industrial-grade performance and longer battery life.
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FHWA disburses nearly $17M for contech programs
A federal grant funded projects in eight states to accurately monitor data, establish new workflows and integrate BIM.
By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 6, 2024 -
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The do’s and don’ts of running a tech pilot
Know what you’re looking for, have a goal in mind and don’t get ahead of yourself, say experts from companies including Suffolk, McCarthy and DPR.
By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 6, 2024 -
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When is generative AI the wrong tool?
Despite the hype, the technology is often not the most cost-effective, reliable or efficient tool for enterprises to use, according to Gartner’s Rita Sallam.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • Nov. 6, 2024 -
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Survey finds AI has taken hold in AEC
Despite increased technology adoption, 72% of firms rely on paper documents for one or more phases of the building process, the new report found.
By Jennifer Goodman • Nov. 6, 2024 -
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Sponsored by J.J. Keller and AssociatesThe value of using dash cams in company vehicles
Dash cams can help you coach careless company drivers and exonerate innocent ones after an accident.
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Q&AHow Barton Malow leverages preconstruction tech
An exec for the Southfield, Michigan-based firm discusses how technology has evolved in the sector to help builders save time and money.
By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 30, 2024
