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    Skender hit by ransomware attack

    The Chicago-based builder disclosed the breach, which affected 1,067 people, in a filing with the Maine Attorney General’s office on April 5.

    By • April 10, 2024
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    KPF designs NYC’s first all-electric academic research lab building at Columbia University

    The building will exceed New York City’s Local Law 97 greenhouse gas emissions rules, despite increased ventilation requirements, the architecture firm says.

    By Joe Burns • April 10, 2024
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    Trendline

    Preconstruction

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

    By Construction Dive staff
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    Boosting efficiency and safety: Revolutionizing construction with tech-powered tools

    Discover how Hilti’s tech-driven solutions revolutionize construction efficiency and safety.

    April 8, 2024
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    Autodesk to audit financial practices, delay annual report

    The contech giant said it doesn’t believe that the investigated areas will affect any previously issued financial statements, or its most recent earnings release.

    By • April 5, 2024
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    What is a chief AI officer — and do you need one?

    Not every company will have to jump in and hire an AI executive at the C-suite level, but they are becoming more commonplace, experts said.

    By Jen A. Miller • April 3, 2024
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    Indiana DOT, Purdue collaborate on highway that charges EVs

    Researchers will embed coils in a quarter-mile stretch of concrete roadway to produce a magnetic field that can recharge vehicles while they drive.

    By • Updated April 5, 2024
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    Project Milestones

    Balfour Beatty gives 109-year-old Coca-Cola plant a modern facelift

    The builder leveraged technology to access plans in real time, as it transformed the century-old bottling facility in Atlanta into a mixed-use space.

    By • March 29, 2024
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    8 construction-related firms make Fast Company’s innovators list

    Robot manufacturers, workforce training shops and forward-thinking architects are among the publisher’s tally of the world’s most innovative companies.

    By • March 27, 2024
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    Oracle, Google and Meta lead data center construction surge

    Digital transformation spurred a 46% year-over-year increase in these high-tech builds, according to CBRE, with even bigger numbers on tap for 2024.

    By • March 26, 2024
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    US DOT awards $54M in SMART grants to local governments

    Projects in 22 states range from sensors in roads and intersections to an overhaul of a work zone data environment.

    By • March 25, 2024
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    Sponsored by Yooz

    Instigating industry modernization one transaction at a time

    Transforming construction with digital payments: Efficiency, finance, and partnerships redefined.

    March 25, 2024
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    Quantifying the ROI of BIM coordination

    General contractor virtually eliminates change orders with an integrated collaboration platform.

    March 25, 2024
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    Balfour Beatty working on AI-based safety, project apps

    The London-based construction giant cited potential productivity gains and growing labor concerns as drivers for developing its technology in house.

    By • March 20, 2024
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    Developer sues Minnesota contractor after $735K payment disappears

    Court documents point to “one or more insiders” who allegedly diverted funds by accessing an executive’s email and doctoring a notary's stamp of approval.

    By • March 19, 2024
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    Sponsored by Hitech Digital

    BIM services - A game changer for MEP engineers and consultants

    By adopting BIM's data-driven approach, MEP professionals today streamline workflows, reduce project risks and design more efficient and sustainable building systems.  

    March 18, 2024
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    How to embed sustainability in construction supply chains

    Transforming a supply chain into a sustainable value chain involves commitment, collaboration, technology and innovation.

    March 18, 2024
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    Opinion

    How reverse mentoring benefits contractors in the age of AI

    A two-way knowledge flow can help older workers leverage artificial intelligence while building team trust among generations, writes a construction expert.

    By Rahul Shah • March 13, 2024
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    Ransomware festers as a top security challenge, US intel leaders say

    U.S. intelligence leaders warn ransomware activity is growing, despite high-profile efforts to seize threat actors’ infrastructure.

    By Matt Kapko • March 13, 2024
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    New construction technology releases: March 2024

    Just in time for spring construction season, new tech tools include heavy equipment innovations, a handheld radar scanner and digital twin upgrades.

    By Construction Dive Staff • March 13, 2024
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    Sponsored by Sensera Systems

    Guarding your assets: The rising stakes of construction site security

    Discover the staggering impact of theft on the construction industry, with recent statistics revealing losses of over $1 billion annually. Learn how advanced security solutions can help protect your assets.

    March 11, 2024
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    Meet Sidekick, Skanska’s new AI chatbot

    To avoid the types of sensitive data leaks that have occurred at other companies, the contractor has walled off the tech inside its proprietary cloud.

    By • March 6, 2024
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    Contractors apply AI to design, infrastructure monitoring, safety

    Other uses include measuring a structure’s carbon footprint and streamlining RFIs, according to panelists at the recent New York Build conference.

    By • March 5, 2024
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    5 contech firms pull in cash amid funding downturn

    Companies focused on productivity tools, robots and AI-powered back office platforms have found success recently with investment rounds.

    By • Feb. 28, 2024
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    Climate risk planning portal from Argonne National Lab gets new features

    The platform uses one of the world's largest supercomputers to model climate change hazards for vulnerable populations and infrastructure.

    By Ysabelle Kempe • Feb. 27, 2024
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    Screening can wrongly eliminate potential tradesworkers

    The recruiting process that works for office jobs isn’t always effective when looking for construction labor, experts say.

    By Jen A. Miller • Feb. 27, 2024