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    Punch List: Bechtel teams with Ted Danson, Hensel Phelps breaks ground on new HQ

    Plus, Sakrete brings back “Concrete Combat,” McCarthy appoints a new exec, HUD taps NIBS for multifamily modular and Rosendin touts its nonprofit’s grants.

    By Construction Dive Staff • Oct. 9, 2026
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    2027’s top construction trade shows

    Construction Dive has you covered with a full list of the industry conferences and expos on tap for 2027 with events focused on emerging technologies and innovative building methods.

    By • Oct. 6, 2026
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    Construction Technology

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

    By Construction Dive staff
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    How program management offices keep complex utility programs on track

    When utilities connect their data, PgMOs can shift from reporting the past to shaping the future.

    Oct. 5, 2026
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    Opinion

    AI didn’t fix our construction data problem. It exposed it.

    One contractor’s data director has documentation tips for construction firms adopting artificial intelligence tools.

    By Elliot Powell • Sept. 30, 2026
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    The coordination problem most interior projects still haven’t solved

    Success on commercial projects requires careful coordination. 

    Sept. 28, 2026
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    Mortenson: Mass timber use helped shave $2M in costs from college build

    The alternative building material and intentional value engineering helped a building at Western Washington University come together with cost savings and expedited schedules, Mortenson experts said.

    By • Updated Sept. 24, 2026
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    Opinion

    The next data center bottleneck isn’t power. It’s public support.

    The fact that even Texas has taken steps to slow the speed of data center development should be a wake-up call for the teams building them, writes an executive search professional.

    By Craig Thompson • Sept. 23, 2026
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    The hidden cost of bad data in construction’s AI race

    The construction industry is racing to adopt AI. The tools are multiplying every week and so is the pressure to implement them before a competitor does.

    Sept. 21, 2026
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    Why build a drone program when you can rent one?

    Contractors see the value in drones but struggle to own them. Meet Drone as a Service.

    Sept. 21, 2026
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    Mass timber student housing building tops out near Ohio State

    Using glulam columns and beams, the construction team was able to reach the milestone nearly 10 weeks ahead of schedule.

    By • Sept. 16, 2026
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    Suffolk, MIT detail where AI can shave costs and schedules in construction

    A new paper highlights how gains in any of six interconnected areas can lead to additional benefits along a project’s timeline.

    By • Sept. 16, 2026
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    Buildots raises $130M as data center projects surge

    The startup, which works with contractors including JE Dunn, Mortenson and Turner Construction parent Hochtief, noted that seven-figure, multiyear contracts with clients are now the norm.

    By • Sept. 14, 2026
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    Your jobsite has the data. Why aren’t you using it?

    Jobsites generate massive data daily. Most of it disappears before anyone acts. Here's the fix.

    By Marcus Torres • Sept. 14, 2026
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    AI in construction: Connected data matters

    AI in construction is most valuable when it connects decisions across the project lifecycle.

    By Julie Adams, Senior Vice President of Construction • Sept. 8, 2026
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    Caterpillar partners with FieldAI for equipment automation

    The heavy equipment manufacturer will combine its construction industry expertise with the startup’s tech to enable autonomous capabilities for its machines.

    By • Sept. 4, 2026
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    Data center employers face acute shortage of skilled workers, report finds

    Recruiting from adjacent sectors like telecommunications and utility grid operations can help build a sustainable talent pipeline, Kelly Services said.

    By Laurel Kalser • Sept. 4, 2026
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    Q&A

    Virginia Tech coalition plans Reddit-like digital commons for builders

    Andrew McCoy, interim managing director of the Coalition for Smart Construction at Virginia Tech, says the organization is prioritizing more seats at the table for smaller builders.

    By • Sept. 2, 2026
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    Federal authorities disrupt China-backed hacking operation targeting US critical infrastructure

    Compromised IoT devices were used in a yearslong campaign against key sectors and federal agencies.

    By David Jones • Sept. 1, 2026
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    Chinese drones, now facing tariffs, are the top choice of US builders

    Among respondents to an ABC survey, 97% of those who use drones said their primary machines were built by China’s DJI. The second most-cited brand also comes from China.

    By • Aug. 26, 2026
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    AI data center spending drives growth in semiconductor market

    CIOs are contending with rising compute costs, looking to cheaper models to rein in spending amid rapid infrastructure expansion. 

    By Makenzie Holland • Aug. 25, 2026
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    Solving the jobsite blind spot: Why buying drones is not always the solution

    Drone as a Service gives contractors on-demand aerial intelligence to improve site visibility with better data, without the cost of an in-house drone program.

    Aug. 24, 2026
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    Out of sight, out of business

    The work you can't see is the work that sinks projects. A field leader's guide to real-time visibility and operational intelligence.

    Aug. 24, 2026
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    New construction robots gain traction on jobsites

    For years, small, adaptable machines that perform repetitive jobsite tasks have seen the most success. As technology advances, that's beginning to change.

    By • Aug. 19, 2026
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    Bedrock Robotics deploys fully autonomous excavators on jobsites

    The company said its retrofit tech, which digs without an operator, is now active on infrastructure projects for firms such as Sundt Construction and Zachry Construction.

    By • Aug. 19, 2026
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    Autonomous equipment tech firm Gravis Robotics raises $200M

    Global investment firm SoftBank backed the Swiss startup, which uses its proprietary machinery to turn heavy equipment into autonomous robots.

    By • Aug. 18, 2026