Technology

  • A computer generated rendering of building information modeling systems on a construction project.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
    Image attribution tooltip

    USACE Buffalo district commits to BIM across construction projects

    Since the district started using the technology, it has uncovered a host of benefits around planning and maintenance.

    By • Aug. 20, 2025
  • Object identification and classification
    Image attribution tooltip
    Permission granted by Esri
    Image attribution tooltip
    Sponsored by Esri

    GeoAI: A game changer for smarter construction

    Unlock the potential of GeoAI in AEC: enhance decision-making, boost efficiency, and ensure predictability.

    By Marc Goldman • Aug. 18, 2025
  • construction workers look at a laptop Explore the Trendline➔
    Image attribution tooltip
    Akachin Phonsawat via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip
    Trendline

    Construction Technology

    As construction technology continues to evolve, here’s what savvy contractors need to know.

    By Construction Dive staff
  • A rendering of a double-laned highway with cars and trucks driving up and down amid sunny green hills.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Balfour Beatty
    Image attribution tooltip

    Balfour Beatty invests nearly $10M in Microsoft AI

    As part of the initiative, the London-based builder will pilot an artificial intelligence agent on a Scotland infrastructure project.

    By • Aug. 13, 2025
  • A person with a plastic bag over their head on the stairs of a subway station entrance
    Image attribution tooltip
    Adam Gray via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    AI could cut disaster infrastructure losses by 15%, new research finds

    Artificial intelligence applications like predictive maintenance and digital twins can help keep the power on and the roads open during natural disasters — and save $70 billion in losses by 2050, per a Deloitte Global report.

    By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Aug. 12, 2025
  • President Donald Trump speaks during a presentation in the Oval Office of the White House on Aug. 6, 2025, in Washington D.C.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Win McNamee via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Trump plans 100% tariffs for semiconductor imports

    Chips are one of several product types currently under Section 232 investigation by the White House, a frequent precursor to duties.

    By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 7, 2025
  • Closeup of a handshake with architectural drawings in the background.
    Image attribution tooltip
    iStock / Getty Images Plus via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip
    Opinion

    How AI can be used in construction bidding, negotiation

    Artificial intelligence offers contractors new ways to remain competitive and profitable before projects even start, writes a consultant.

    By Brian Kassalen • Aug. 6, 2025
  • A worker uses a robot to install and finish drywall at a jobsite.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Canvas
    Image attribution tooltip

    Contractor optimism for robots grows, but usage drops

    Even though builders have an almost universally positive view of the technology, fewer are actually adopting it on jobsites, according to a new report.

    By • Aug. 6, 2025
  • White storage and processing unit, large AI processing server room, data center storage and network processing room, SSD and hard disk drive storage, and processor cooling system,3D rendering - stock photo
    Image attribution tooltip
    Oselote via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Slow contech adoption could stymie data center projects: report

    Without broader technology use, the construction sector risks becoming a bottleneck in the global artificial intelligence race, according to a new white paper.

    By • Aug. 1, 2025
  • A distant view of a piece of heavy equipment on a dirt-filled scenery.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of AIM Intelligent Machines
    Image attribution tooltip

    6 contech firms haul in a combined $208M

    Autonomous machinery retrofits and artificial intelligence attracted large infusions of investment cash in recent months.

    By • July 30, 2025
  • Photo of employee working on laptop at home and waving to colleagues in a video call
    Image attribution tooltip
    Jacob Wackerhausen via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Employees brace for AI-driven change: survey

    Nearly half of workers are taking steps to safeguard their financial and professional futures as concerns swirl, according to a Gusto survey. 

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • July 30, 2025
  • An aerial view of a cluster of large data centers.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Nathan Howard via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Data centers seek flexible power solutions for resilience, sustainability

    Flexible battery or generator solutions can help data centers power up faster, reduce grid impacts and keep their owners’ sustainability goals within reach, experts say.

    By Brian Martucci • July 29, 2025
  • An overhead view of an expo hall floor at a conference.
    Image attribution tooltip

    Zachary Phillips/Construction Dive.

    Image attribution tooltip

    5 eye-catching safety products from the ASSP conference

    From exoskeletons to new fall protection, here’s a look at the gear that was on display at the Orlando, Florida, event last week.

    By • Updated July 29, 2025
  • Aerial view of data centers in Ashburn, Virginia.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Gerville via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Trump executive order pushes for quicker data center construction

    Projects must cost at least $500 million or use more than 100 megawatts of electricity in order to qualify for the expedited process.

    By • July 25, 2025
  • President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House on July 8, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Andrew Harnik via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Trump releases AI action plan targeting regulatory ‘red tape’

    The plan states that artificial intelligence-related federal funding should not go to states with burdensome rules on the technology.

    By Alexei Alexis • July 24, 2025
  • A large building is situated amid green space and parking lots on a bright day.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of CoreWeave
    Image attribution tooltip
    Project Wins

    Turner-Wohlsen JV wins $6B Pennsylvania data center job

    The CoreWeave facility, geared toward the expansion of artificial intelligence, could create approximately 600 construction jobs, according to Turner.

    By • July 24, 2025
  • A person wearing a thick yellow coat sticks their arms into large blue gloves and swabs a piece of wood in a plastic container with a Q-tip.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of University of Oregon
    Image attribution tooltip

    Mass timber could combat germs in hospital settings

    Exposed wetted wood could have antimicrobial potential, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Oregon.

    By • July 23, 2025
  • Extreme close-up of a smartphone screen showing a purple background with the OpenAI logo and the time “0:52” in the corner.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Alamy
    Image attribution tooltip

    OpenAI, Oracle launch Stargate data center capacity expansion

    The 4.5 gigawatt commitment will create more than 100,000 construction and operations roles in the U.S., according to a Tuesday announcement.

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • July 23, 2025
  • New Massive Medical Hospital Under Construction With Large Crane
    Image attribution tooltip
    Thomas Bullock via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip
    Q&A

    Healthcare builds hinge on specialized facilities: Ryan Cos. exec

    The firm is using technology from Join and Destini to drive better outcomes for clients seeking surgery centers and freestanding emergency rooms.

    By • July 22, 2025
  • A person typing on a laptop and smiling
    Image attribution tooltip

    Adobe Stock / Yuliia

    Image attribution tooltip
    Sponsored by Worldpay for Platforms

    How embedded payments strengthen trade and field service businesses

    Embedded payments streamline operations and accelerate growth for trade and field service businesses.

    July 21, 2025
  • Person smiling
    Image attribution tooltip
    andresr/E+ via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip
    Sponsored by Bluevine

    How to grow a construction business: 6 proven strategies for success

    Limited access to lending and inefficient cash flow are common obstacles construction companies face.

    July 21, 2025
  • A woman with a safety vest in a hardhat looks at a tablet on a construction site. She is looking at it intently.
    Image attribution tooltip
    mihailomilovanovic via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip
    Deep Dive

    Builders eye later-stage startups in funding ventures

    As construction firms launch their own investment arms to support emerging companies, a fundamental change is taking place in the contech ecosystem.

    By • Updated July 21, 2025
  • The Google Cloud pavilion stands at the 2025 Hannover Messe industrial trade fair on March 31, 2025 in Hanover, Germany.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Sean Gallup / Staff via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Google Cloud pours more than $25B into domestic AI infrastructure

    The investment will expand the hyperscaler’s data center footprint across the largest U.S. power grid in the next two years.

    By Matt Ashare • July 16, 2025
  • In an aerial view, an Amazon Web Services data center is shown situated near single-family homes on July 17, 2024 in Stone Ridge, Virginia.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Nathan Howard/Getty Images via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    PCL taps company vet to head burgeoning data center market

    The contractor cited the sector’s construction boom, which is projected to grow to $1.3 trillion by 2035, as a reason to dig deeper into the space.

    By • July 14, 2025
  • a drone flies near electrical lines
    Image attribution tooltip
    Permission granted by DJI
    Image attribution tooltip

    New construction technology releases: July 2025

    Offerings include a new drone system, a reality capture platform and project management software for construction pros.

    By • July 9, 2025
  • A drone flies over a brick building with 1600 over the door and U.S. flag on flagpole in front.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Michigan Central
    Image attribution tooltip

    Detroit deploys drones and AI to target building efficiency improvements

    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.

    By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Updated July 8, 2025