Technology: Page 2

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    Q&A

    AI-driven BIM shows promise to improve clash detection at Warfel

    The firm’s new director of construction services talks about the MEP space, new tech and operational challenges.

    By • Sept. 9, 2024
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    Executive Moves

    Balfour Beatty adds new CIO, procurement officer

    The London-based builder brings in the new C-suite members amid burgeoning interest in artificial intelligence at the firm and across the industry.

    By • Sept. 9, 2024
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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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    From data chaos to digital calm: The top 6 benefits of Revizto on AEC projects

    How your company can transform an abundance of data into a competitive edge.

    Sept. 9, 2024
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    Don’t use AI to boil the ocean: McCarthy tech lead

    A senior VDC manager for the builder, alongside other experts, spoke at a recent BuiltWorlds panel on how to adequately evaluate artificial intelligence.

    By • Sept. 4, 2024
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    Nvidia sustains triple-digit revenue growth amid AI building boom

    “Data centers worldwide are in full steam to modernize the entire computing stack,” Nvidia President and CEO Jensen Huang said Wednesday.

    By Matt Ashare • Sept. 4, 2024
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    Sponsored by FIRMUS

    RFIs made easier. For everyone.

    Discover how AI-powered design review tools are revolutionizing the costly and time-consuming RFI process in construction, delivering unprecedented efficiency, clarity and collaboration for project teams.

    By Wendi Burke • Sept. 3, 2024
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    Toyo Solar to build US solar factory

    The Japan-based company is quickening its manufacturing plans in the country as it anticipates a potential global trade tariff increase on solar module imports.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Aug. 30, 2024
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    How Gilbane used an AI tool to track 21,000 documents

    The Providence, Rhode Island-based contractor leveraged Trunk Tools’ artificial intelligence program to prevent costly rework and save time and money.

    By • Aug. 28, 2024
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    Q&A

    Swinerton director wants to change how precon is perceived

    A robust preconstruction process goes beyond the notion of “freecon” to reduce disputes and help clients save money using technology and experience, according to Matt Ventimiglia.

    By • Updated Sept. 5, 2024
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    Battery energy storage systems will help power the future

    Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are revolutionizing renewable energy by stabilizing power grids and managing the push and pull of power for a more reliable and sustainable future.

    Aug. 26, 2024
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    6 sustainability trends impacting commercial properties: Cushman & Wakefield

    The SEC’s final climate rule will require public companies to disclose their climate-related risks and greenhouse gas emissions, pending an ongoing legal review, per a report.

    By Nish Amarnath • Aug. 21, 2024
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    JE Dunn’s preconstruction tech wins Fast Company award

    The estimating tool, Align, is analogous to ordering a pizza via an app: Users choose from a menu of amenities to budget better.

    By • Aug. 21, 2024
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    Q&A

    How preconstruction can ease cost and supply chain challenges

    Brett Poulos, national director of preconstruction and estimating at Burns & McDonnell, talks about how the industry is evolving and the role technology plays before a build gets underway.

    By • Aug. 21, 2024
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    Sponsored by Struxtion

    Digital joint checks: Reduced risk by paying the right people at the right time

    Digitize entire payment workflows to enable a faster, smoother exchange of paperwork and create new industry opportunities.

    Aug. 19, 2024
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    Opinion

    5 things to know about industrialized construction

    Focused on technology and manufacturing, the approach can optimize a project’s speed and efficiency, but adoption has been slow.

    By Ryan Ware • Aug. 16, 2024
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    Opinion

    How tech can solve the buying vs. renting riddle

    National concrete contractor Lithko went digital to analyze hidden costs in owning equipment and take advantage of the urgency renting creates.

    By Rob Coakley • Aug. 14, 2024
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    Latest contech acquisition combines laser scanning with BIM

    Ohio-based GPRS, which specializes in infrastructure laser scanning and maintenance, acquired Existing Conditions, headquartered in Boston.

    By • Aug. 14, 2024
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    Federal watchdog urges EPA to develop comprehensive cyber strategy to protect water systems

    The report comes amid a rise in malicious cyberthreats from state-linked and criminal hackers targeting U.S. drinking water and water treatment facilities.

    By David Jones • Aug. 7, 2024
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    New construction technology releases: August 2024

    From a smaller drywall robot to tech that helps builders comply with tougher green construction standards, this month’s fresh offerings promise to streamline jobsites and the back office.  

    By Construction Dive Staff • Aug. 7, 2024
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    3 essential advantages AI is delivering to quality teams

    When safety, cost, schedule and performance are on the line, quality teams need every advantage they can get. AI can help.

    By Wendi Burke • Aug. 5, 2024
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    More contech deals, fewer dollars mark 2024’s first half

    Innovations focused on green construction raked in the most money in the second quarter, capturing about 35% of total investment, according to Cemex Ventures.

    By • July 31, 2024
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    Q&A

    DPR lead sees growing demand for US life sciences projects

    The firm is deploying tech earlier in the design process to influence sequencing and how the facilities are built, before extending it to the jobsite to track and manage progress.

    By • July 30, 2024
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    How to overcome subcontractor management challenges in 2024

    Discover how you can save money and time while streamlining your construction processes through technology and automation, with the help of insights and data gathered from industry peers.

    July 29, 2024
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    White House, CISA name key cybersecurity officials as national resilience strategy rollout continues

    Harry Wingo was named deputy national cyber director while Bridget Bean will become the new executive director at CISA. 

    By David Jones • July 26, 2024
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    Q&A

    Clayco risk manager on success: ‘We want people to just feel safe’

    Todd Friis, senior vice president of risk management for the Chicago builder, says his firm uses an array of tech safety tools to keep tabs on jobsites and for documentation after the fact.

    By • July 25, 2024