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Sponsored by ALLPLANUsing BIM and VDC to defend against poor construction planning
The five important ways BIM and VDC can help contractors build a strong defense against poor construction planning.
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9 contech firms bring in investor money
Several construction technology startups benefited from new rounds of funding this spring, including Briq, Canvas and OpenSpace.
By Zachary Phillips • June 16, 2021 -
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Low-carbon concrete bill advances in New York
The bill aims to develop state guidelines for using greener concrete products and climate performance standards for state construction projects.
By Jason Plautz • June 16, 2021 -
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OpinionWhat to know before starting a drone program
Contractors need a robust system for storing, sharing and filing the images gathered by drones, according to a data capture expert.
By Rod Dir • June 09, 2021 -
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Warren Buffett targets commercial modular construction
Berkshire Hathaway-owned MiTek is partnering with Danny Forster & Architecture to ship kits of components to jobsites, where contractors will put them together.
By Joe Bousquin • June 09, 2021 -
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$12B chip fabrication complex underway in Arizona
The facility being built by the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. could lead to as much as $35 billion in investments over 15 years.
By Joe Bousquin • June 07, 2021 -
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Sponsored by EgnyteHow PCL Construction became a cloud-first, mobile-first company
An early decision about content management proved instrumental in clearing the digital path for this top 10 construction company.
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ConTech Conversations: SDSU professor says robots 'not close' to replacing human workers
Reza Akhavian spoke with Construction Dive on the role construction robotics can play on a jobsite, including how they can benefit women in construction.
By Zachary Phillips • June 02, 2021 -
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Report: Offsite construction firm Katerra to shut down
The California-based company, which has raised more than $2 billion from backers such as SoftBank, told employees it is shutting down.
By Zachary Phillips • June 02, 2021 -
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UK contractors form group to combat cyber threats in construction JVs
A string of major cyberattacks has hit the country's building sector in the past 18 months.
By Jenn Goodman • May 26, 2021 -
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OpinionDelay provided perfect timing for Procore's $635M IPO
Stalled by the pandemic, the construction management software firm’s recent initial public offering positions it to take advantage of several positive market factors this year.
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Sponsored by Merchants BondingMy e-signature word is my bond
In today's environment, any perceived risk of adopting e-signature solutions is far outweighed by the risk of not.
By Jay Farley, Vice President of Claims, Merchants Bonding Company • May 24, 2021 -
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Sponsored by LaborChartWorkforce management takes guessing out of the labor equation
Workforce management helps your construction company get rid of the what-ifs and maybes.
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Red Cat snares Skypersonic's drone technology
The company's miniature Skycopter drones fly inside a lightweight spherical cage to protect themselves and the environment, and can be piloted from thousands of miles away.
By Joe Bousquin • May 19, 2021 -
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Gilbane deploys Versatile CraneView on Virginia project
Gilbane has taken a bird's-eye view of its project, using the Versatile attachment underneath a crane hook to collect jobsite data.
By Zachary Phillips • May 19, 2021 -
Opinion
How to fulfill the innovation potential of D&I initiatives
Diversity and inclusion goals can help construction firms spur innovation, but it doesn't happen automatically, writes executive coach Gary Covert.
By Gary Covert • May 12, 2021 -
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Colonial cyberattack exposes years of infrastructure underinvestment
The country's cybersecurity preparedness for securing energy, utility and water facilities has been spotty, according to an expert.
By David Jones • May 12, 2021 -
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Procore IPO could raise $616M, result in $8.3B valuation
The 18-year-old construction software maker filed paperwork this week with the Securities and Exchange Commission ahead of its market debut.
By Kim Slowey • May 12, 2021 -
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Sponsored by TrimbleConnected construction in action
See how two Trimble advocates were able to instigate the kind of transformation required to make connected construction take root in otherwise change-averse organizations.
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Construction competition seeks environmental, jobsite, supply chain solutions
For the fifth year, the Construction Startup Competition, which has recognized startups that have gone on to commercial success, is seeking applicants across five major construction sectors.
By Zachary Phillips • May 05, 2021 -
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Apple announces $430B expansion
In rolling out its five-year plan, the tech giant said it will build a $1 billion campus in North Carolina, its first on the East Coast.
By Jenn Goodman • May 04, 2021 -
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Sponsored by TouchplanWhy your master schedule needs true alignment with your execution plan
Improve profitability by aligning your external master schedule and daily execution plan.
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French officials embrace BIM, other contech in Notre Dame reconstruction project
Autodesk is contributing BIM technology as well as other design and construction solutions to help with the effort to restore the 12th-century cathedral in the wake of a massive fire in 2019.
By Joe Bousquin • April 28, 2021 -
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Skanska UK powers heavy machinery with veggie fuel
The contractor, which has pledged to be net-zero carbon by 2045, will use hydrotreated vegetable oil to power its equipment.
By Zachary Phillips • April 28, 2021 -
2 construction firm execs appointed to National BIM Program steering committee
The group, which includes leaders of government agencies and private companies such as Amazon and Microsoft, will work to create a national BIM program.
By Jenn Goodman • April 28, 2021
