Technology: Page 5

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    AI developers, led by OpenAI, raise over $50B

    ChatGPT maker OpenAI currently leads the pack with $11.3 billion in funding, as the tech sector’s rising star also faces a host of challenges.

    By Alexei Alexis • Nov. 29, 2023
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    Infrastructure act

    Feds award $34M for digital construction tech

    The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding will go to projects that emphasize data collection and management on construction work across 10 states.

    By • Nov. 29, 2023
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    Preconstruction

    Preconstruction collaboration is key to a successful project, experts say.

    By Construction Dive staff
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    3 tips for contractors to leverage BIM

    From aligning relevant parties to effective communication, experts broke down strategies at the Design-Build Conference & Expo.

    By • Nov. 21, 2023
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    Chaos at OpenAI raises questions about enterprise reliance on ChatGPT

    With OpenAI's leaders ousted and staff in revolt, the volatility could cause enterprises to shift where they procure generative AI. 

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • Nov. 21, 2023
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    Sponsored by Procore Risk Advisors

    How today’s contractors are leveraging data to reduce risk

    How integrating technologies significantly reduces the chance of human error, enhances safety protocols and reduces incidents.

    Nov. 20, 2023
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    Most businesses buy the wrong software, report finds

    Unanticipated onboarding costs and the shift from on-prem licensing to usage-based fee structures can exacerbate buyer’s remorse, a Capterra survey found. 

    By Matt Ashare • Nov. 15, 2023
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    Contech surpasses $30B in total venture funding

    More construction technology providers will reach unicorn status even as venture capital slows in other sectors, according to an investment firm focused on the industry.

    By • Nov. 15, 2023
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    How this team planned for 3 different end users with VR

    Construction pros from Rudolph & Sletten, Jacobs and Boulder Associates discussed the use cases for virtual reality at the Design-Build Conference & Expo earlier this month.

    By • Nov. 14, 2023
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    8 tech tools to find, hire construction workers

    From well-known names to emerging sites, there are a lot of online options to help contractors make the perfect hire.

    By • Nov. 8, 2023
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    Turkish firm taps Bechtel for Texas solar project

    Sabanci Renewables plans to invest between $220 million to $250 million in its newly acquired Oriana Solar facility.

    By • Nov. 3, 2023
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    5 award-winning mass timber designs

    The proposals demonstrate innovation in the use of the sustainable material and shared in a prize pool worth $2.2 million.

    By • Nov. 3, 2023
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    Startup competition announces 8 finalists

    The companies, which offer solutions ranging from underground utility detection to autonomous layout systems, will compete for the top prize in Cemex's annual tech contest.

    By • Nov. 1, 2023
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    Need for skilled AI talent is driving up salaries

    The average listed salary for an AI engineer grew 12% compared to three months ago, reaching $188,000, according to Comprehensive.io data.

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • Nov. 1, 2023
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    Sponsored by Quickbase

    Why you’re in project pitfall hell – and how to start climbing out

    Falling behind schedule on projects? Knowing where your organization is spending – and losing – time can unlock better processes and help you tackle the increasingly complex problems of how work gets done.

    By Peter Rifken, Fellow Solutions Consultant, Quickbase • Oct. 30, 2023
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    Blackstone subsidiary plans $1.5B data center project in Ohio

    New Albany continues to attract massive projects across construction sectors, such as Intel’s $20 billion semiconductor plant and Amazon’s $3.5 billion data center commitment.

    By • Oct. 26, 2023
  • Boston Dynamics' Atlas looms in a lab setting. The matte white robot is covered in exposed wires.
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    5 new robots contractors should know

    From a humanoid bot that tosses bags to a bricklaying truck, these emerging machines may lighten your workload.

    By • Oct. 25, 2023
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    Regional Report

    Is Phoenix’s construction market hot? Depends on who you ask.

    With few natural disaster risks, a stable climate and business-friendly practices, the Arizona metropolis has experienced a burst in industrial building.

    By • Oct. 25, 2023
  • Workers in yellow vests and hard hats pouring concrete on a construction site.
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    9 tips to get started with low-carbon concrete

    The material is growing in popularity, but many contractors haven’t used it yet. Experts at Greenbuild offered some practical advice on how to get started.

    By • Oct. 23, 2023
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    Sponsored by Newforma

    Securing full project clarity with email management

    Email management platforms stand out as critical components for ensuring that construction projects remain on track, on deadlines and on budget.

    Oct. 23, 2023
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    University of Dayton snares grant to build AR/VR safety training

    A portion of the $850,000 award will also seed collaborative efforts at Texas A&M and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

    By • Oct. 18, 2023
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    NYC project looks to support climate law with building inspection tech

    The AI-powered technology under development detects leaks from building exteriors through robots and drone scans.

    By Nish Amarnath • Oct. 18, 2023
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    Q&A

    Wendy’s exec leads new store growth across the world

    Abigail Pringle oversees restaurant design, real estate, construction and franchise development for the fast food giant.

    By • Oct. 18, 2023
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    Future scientific workplaces will be adaptable and flexible

    Scientific workplaces need to adapt to keep up with changing needs.

    Oct. 16, 2023
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    Simpson Manufacturing hit by cyberattack

    The owner of construction fasteners supplier Simpson Strong-Tie revealed the incident in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Oct. 11.

    By • Oct. 12, 2023
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    New construction technology releases: Fall 2023

    New automated and AI-driven software solutions offer advanced mapping, management, reporting and real-time data collection tools.

    By Shelley D. Hutchins, LEED-AP • Oct. 11, 2023