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    Suffolk bolsters semiconductor division with new hire

    Clem Wood joins the builder as the advanced tech market continues to build on its already impressive momentum amid the U.S. reshoring effort.

    By • Feb. 23, 2026
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    The future of preconstruction isn’t more software. It’s a connected platform.

    Preconstruction tools are too fragmented today, and connected platforms are reshaping the future.

    By Shiva Dhawan, CEO & Co-founder, Attentive.ai • Feb. 23, 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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    Eric Trump invests in $1.5B drone manufacturer, construction merger

    Israel-based Xtend has a contract with the Defense Department to provide the agency “lethality at low cost-per-kill,” the drone maker said in a November 2020 press release.

    By Sara Samora • Feb. 20, 2026
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    AECOM to leverage TomTom’s location tech

    The Dallas-based contractor will integrate the location and mapping provider’s live traffic data into infrastructure planning to improve safety and efficiency.

    By • Feb. 18, 2026
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    Data centers can tap batteries, microgrids for faster interconnection: NEMA

    Battery systems are “increasingly critical” for data center operators willing to pay a premium for resilience and faster time to power, industry analysts say.

    By Brian Martucci • Feb. 18, 2026
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    5 ways to turn AI from a buzzword into real-world success in 2026

    The construction tech shake-up is officially here. Is your company ready for what’s next?

    Feb. 17, 2026
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    Bedrock Robotics raises $270M in red-hot AI sector

    The autonomous construction tech provider now boasts total funding of over $350 million and a valuation of $1.75 billion.

    By • Feb. 11, 2026
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    The new estimator: How AI validation is elevating the preconstruction role

    Soon, AI will generate estimates. Estimators will validate them. The shift is closer than you think.

    Feb. 9, 2026
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    Opinion

    Why the AI boom is different than the dot-com bubble

    Real companies with deep pockets are spending hundreds of billions of dollars, creating cash flow for contractors, especially those in the electrical space, write two consultants.

    By Steven Rathbone and Nick Dreps • Feb. 5, 2026
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    To streamline construction, White House unveils permitting tool pilot

    The program will speed up environmental exclusions, in a move applauded by ASCE, which has emphasized the need for tech that develops infrastructure more efficiently.

    By • Feb. 4, 2026
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    Amid data center boom, Rosendin parent expands executive structure

    Rosendin Holdings, parent firm of the nationwide electrical subcontractor, has adopted a co-president model amid the white-hot AI infrastructure surge.

    By • Feb. 2, 2026
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    Corning, Meta ink $6B deal supporting US manufacturing

    The deal would expand Corning’s optical cable facility in Hickory, North Carolina, where the Facebook app developer will serve as an anchor customer.

    By Sara Samora • Jan. 30, 2026
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    Construction tech leaders highlight how AI can improve tracking, reduce scope surprises

    Artificial intelligence tools can protect profits and workers, panelists said during a Built By Builders webinar.

    By • Jan. 29, 2026
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    How Granite complied with new federal cyber regs before a critical deadline

    To reach Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level 2, CTO Malcolm Jack learned implementation was as much about people as it was the technology.

    By • Jan. 28, 2026
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    Deep Dive // 2026 Outlook

    Breaking down the data center opportunity for builders in 2026

    The AI boom positions construction firms to capitalize on multibillion-dollar facility builds and level up their businesses with the technology.

    By • Jan. 22, 2026
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    Procore acquires vertical AI firm

    The purchase of Datagrid gives the contech giant a host of new agents for contractors and integration into additional ERP and cloud systems.

    By • Jan. 21, 2026
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    Opinion

    How a lack of data standardization is holding AI back in construction

    A contech executive advocates for “active governance” and says that clean, structured data should be as nonnegotiable as safety on any build.

    By Amir Berman • Jan. 21, 2026
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    The future of construction is integrated intelligence

    Rising demand for complex infrastructure is colliding with flat productivity, making execution of critical projects high-risk.

    By Garrett Jones • Jan. 20, 2026
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    Opinion

    How AI can help builders weather the labor crunch on jobsites

    With wage expenses piling up, leveraging the technology lets builders protect their margins and get more value out of existing crews, writes a contech expert.

    By Alok Chanani • Jan. 14, 2026
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    Data centers drive lopsided backlog gains

    The AI frenzy is mostly confined to big contractors’ pipelines, with smaller firms seeing fewer benefits from the boom.

    By • Jan. 13, 2026
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    Louisville, Kentucky, joins growing number of cities bringing AI to permitting

    The city also appointed its first-ever chief AI officer to lead its effort to “harness the power” of artificial intelligence.

    By Ryan Kushner • Jan. 13, 2026
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    Managing construction risk in the AI era

    Risk management within construction has always been a moving target. Today's projects demand proactive strategies due to tighter margins, compressed timelines and stringent regulations.

    Jan. 12, 2026
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    6 contech startups net $124.5M in new funds

    Artificial intelligence-assisted planning, procurement and scheduling solutions all received cash infusions in the final quarter of 2025.

    By • Jan. 7, 2026
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    Want insights on your city’s infrastructure? Now you can Google it.

    New Ask Google Earth feature allows users to see everything from the number of stop signs to storm drains in a city.

    By Ryan Kushner • Jan. 6, 2026
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    US plans fresh China semiconductor tariffs for 2027

    The duty rate will be set at least 30 days before the implementation date and stack on top of existing levies, per a Federal Register filing.

    By Phil Neuffer • Jan. 5, 2026