Technology: Page 19


  • LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) battery cell, prismatic pack Li-Ion batteries supply manufacturing for electric vehicle (EV) concept, industrial energy storage car technology 3D rendering illustration
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    Coulomb Solutions plans to build US battery pack factory

    The announcement follows LG Energy Solution’s $2.3 billion LFP battery facility in Queen Creek, Arizona, and Ford’s $3.5 billion factory for the same battery type in Marshall, Michigan. 

    By Sara Samora • May 15, 2023
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    Project Wins

    Modular builder wins $2.2M Vermont school contract

    KBS is working with the Department of Energy’s Advanced Building Construction initiative to improve its units’ energy efficiency.

    By May 15, 2023
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    Trendline

    Construction Technology

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

    By Construction Dive staff
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    Sponsored by Firmus

    How AI can increase bid accuracy and fight economic uncertainty

    AI platforms can analyze drawing sets, automatically identify design-related risks to improve decision-making.

    May 15, 2023
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    Sponsored by Trimble

    Overcome these 3 obstacles to investing in autonomous work

    Three hesitations preventing investments in autonomous work according to a survey of construction, agriculture and mining leaders.

    May 15, 2023
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    Sponsored by HammerTech

    Shawmut revolutionizes subcontractor management with HammerTech

    Shawmut taps HammerTech for next-gen subcontractor management: Uncover the groundbreaking strategy.

    May 15, 2023
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    Mercedes-Benz partners with NavVis on digital twins of factories

    The collaboration will allow the automaker to simulate new site layouts and production line changes.

    By Kate Magill • May 10, 2023
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    Contech Funding

    Contech continues funding tear

    From autonomous buildings to alternative materials, these firms raised money recently via equity and debt financing, despite economic headwinds.

    By May 10, 2023
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    Workers give construction’s slow tech adoption a thumbs down

    In a survey of 10 sectors, workers ranked construction as “the least technologically competent” field, which stymies firms’ ability to recruit young talent.

    By May 9, 2023
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    Google breaks ground on 2 data centers in central Ohio

    The tech conglomerate announced plans to expand its footprint in the Buckeye State, bringing its total investment there to more than $2 billion.

    By May 4, 2023
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    Q&A

    Fluor tapped for laser fusion power plant

    Vice President Fred Hughes talks with Construction Dive about laser fusion technology and how to build complex energy projects.

    By May 4, 2023
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    Q&A // Safety Week 2023

    Skanska exec: Jobsite safety tech hinges on data

    Danielle O’Connell, senior director of Skanska USA’s emerging technology team, takes a holistic approach to keeping workers safe.

    By May 3, 2023
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    White House to scrutinize use of AI, worker tracking tools

    The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy said it will request information from the public regarding how such tools are used to “surveil, monitor, evaluate and manage” workers.

    By Kathryn Moody • May 3, 2023
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    Bosch to invest $1.5B into California semiconductor plant

    The German company plans to acquire the assets of Roseville, California-based chipmaker TSI Semiconductors.

    By May 2, 2023
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    Katerra factory buyer sees affordable housing uptick

    Vaughan Buckley, CEO at Volumetric Building Companies, said amid widespread finance jitters, there is more funding stability in the sector due to government grants.

    By May 1, 2023
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    Sponsored by Struxtion

    Why successful construction payment solutions require a goldilocks approach

    Making payments and getting paid quickly, securely and with transparency is one way to ensure success in construction.

    May 1, 2023
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    Sponsored by Bridgit

    The benefits of sharing resources across multiple offices

    Keeping a strong utilization rate can be easier if offices support each other and share resources.

    By Nemanja Simic, Bridgit • May 1, 2023
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    Researchers create improved jobsite safety tech with location tracking

    A University of Houston-led team has upgraded its earlier system, which can track where objects and people are even as line of sight breaks.

    By April 26, 2023
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    Most Americans oppose using AI to hire and monitor workers, Pew says

    Two-thirds of respondents said they would not want to apply for a job that uses AI to assist with hiring decisions.

    By Ryan Golden • April 26, 2023
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    Q&A // ConTech Conversations

    ConTech Conversations: The AI revolution is closer than you think

    Patrick Murphy, former congressman and CEO of Togal.AI, discussed the future of artificial intelligence and how it will impact the construction industry.

    By April 26, 2023
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    Gilbane creates new tech-oriented role

    The contractor is bolstering its technology focus with the appointment of Rawle Sawh to the new position of director of operations technology.

    By April 25, 2023
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    How contractors use tech to tighten up supply chains

    Centralized material tracking is key to shoring up the weak links in the procurement process exposed by the pandemic, construction execs say.

    By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • April 19, 2023
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    Q&A

    Skanska VP: AI use in construction can improve safety

    Will Senner says artificial intelligence can be like a “super-enhanced search engine” that finds trends in company data.

    By April 19, 2023
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    Contech Funding

    Safety tech firm raises $8M for new AI product

    SafeGuard claims its software can predict hazardous jobsite incidents before they occur.

    By April 18, 2023
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    Sponsored by Oracle

    How technology is delivering sustainable construction

    Learn how technology can help the construction industry better manage sustainability goals of projects and programs.

    April 17, 2023
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    $750K grant will help develop AI training games for construction pros

    Florida International University’s new program will ask users to talk through their decisions and recommend specific lessons based on the answers.

    By April 12, 2023