Technology

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    World’s tallest mass timber building breaks ground in Wisconsin

    Neutral Edison, a 31-story mixed-use tower in Milwaukee, will break the record set by another apartment complex in the state once complete.

    By • Updated June 26, 2025
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    Opinion

    Why agentic AI may herald golden age for procurement

    Procurement is an ideal use case for agentic AI because it’s inherently complex, data-driven and prone to human error, writes Globality’s Keith McFarlane.

    By Keith McFarlane • June 20, 2025
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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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    Municipalities tap AI for permitting

    Los Angeles and Austin are using the tech to cleave wait times, while Honolulu promises big upgrades and faster responses.

    By • June 18, 2025
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    Targeted investment, tech can sustain critical infrastructure

    To help communities bounce back after disaster, jurisdictions must identify gaps in lifeline systems and cost-effective ways to mend them, panelists at the Building Innovation 2025 conference said.

    By • June 17, 2025
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    Opinion

    Why cybersecurity matters for construction

    As the building industry digitizes, cyber hygiene, training and insurance are critical, a construction attorney writes.

    By Jason Kosek • June 17, 2025
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    Meta signs geothermal power deal for New Mexico data centers

    The tech and social media giant entered an agreement with XGS Energy to help develop 150 MW of power generation.

    By Lamar Johnson • June 17, 2025
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    How the Texas DOT uses AI

    The department is using AI in 22 aspects of its work so far, such as predictive traffic data analysis and crash detection, and it sees potential for prioritizing infrastructure projects.

    By Dan Zukowski • June 11, 2025
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    German Bionic unveils ‘AI augmented’ exoskeleton

    The wearable technology leverages digital twins and artificial intelligence to monitor worker safety and act as a coach for the user.

    By • June 11, 2025
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    Q&A

    Mass timber provides options amid steel tariffs: Timberlab CEO

    Chris Evans, president of the Swinerton-owned supplier and contractor, is eyeing opportunities in this uncertain economy.

    By • June 11, 2025
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    How climate modeling, AI can power innovative building

    Contractors must understand the legal landscape in order to manage risk when implementing new materials, data or processes, panelists at the Building Innovation 2025 conference said.

    By • June 10, 2025
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    Amazon commits $20B for Pennsylvania data centers, training

    Funds will initially go to the construction and operation of two campuses in Luzerne and Bucks counties, according to Gov. Josh Shapiro.

    By • June 10, 2025
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    Adopting technology is a team effort: Skanska exec

    Getting on the same page with different groups, including legal and IT, is key to success, says the company's senior director.

    By • June 4, 2025
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    GlobalFoundries commits $16B to expand New York, Vermont facilities

    The chipmaker said the move resulted from President Trump’s push to onshore U.S. manufacturing and expand the domestic semiconductor supply chain for companies like Apple and General Motors.

    By Sara Samora • June 4, 2025
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    Safety leaders call for broader access to life-saving medication as construction faces opioid poisoning crisis

    Construction workers are more likely to die of drug overdose than workers in any other occupation, building the case for new safety measures.

    June 2, 2025
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    6 contech startups snare a collective $101M

    Safety and progress tracking, workforce management and decarbonization offerings attracted investor cash in funding rounds this quarter.

    By • May 28, 2025
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    Q&A // ConTech Conversations

    With AI, ‘walk before you run’: Skanska USA exec

    The firm's Safety Sidekick chatbot helps employees access data on jobsite conditions to plan toolbox talks and huddles.

    By • May 21, 2025
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    Theodore Roosevelt’s $400M mass timber library rises in North Dakota

    Mercer Mass Timber, working with general contractor JE Dunn, is supplying around 1,800 cubic meters of engineered material for the 93,000-square-foot structure.

    By • May 21, 2025
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    Q&A

    Seattle manager combines sheet metal work with technology

    Over her 13-year career in the industry, Liz Fong has become an expert in software management, process development and coding.

    By • May 21, 2025
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    Q&A

    New president of Caddell’s commercial division aims to speed growth

    The Arkansas contractor, which has three new offices and a fourth on the way, has grown thanks to its focus on repeat clients, says Ricky Byrd.

    By • May 19, 2025
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    Recession-proofing construction businesses with AP automation

    Hard hats on, costs down: Automate AP to beat delays, boost cash flow and recession-proof builds.

    May 19, 2025
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    Contractors tout tech as AI arms race continues

    Big builders are exploring ways to use artificial intelligence to train employees and solve business problems.

    By • May 16, 2025
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    Safety data: Where to get started

    Speakers on a Construction Safety Week panel discussed examples of using data to alter jobsite practices and expressed how it may be easier than it seems to begin analyzing stats.

    By • May 15, 2025
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    For AI, data is king: FutureTech presenters

    Even as a litany of artificial intelligence-based offerings floods the market, experts say their outputs are only as good as the data they crunch.

    By • May 14, 2025
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    Chicago builder expands modular pipeline

    Z Modular, the offsite construction arm of steel pipe and tube manufacturer Zekelman Industries, tapped new leadership to support the growth push.

    By • May 13, 2025
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    Interested in AI? Here’s what construction leaders should do first.

    With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, construction leaders may be tempted to join the fray.

    May 12, 2025