Technology: Page 2

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    Rosendin buys new HQ space amid data center surge

    The move better positions the company to grow and leverage its Silicon Valley location for talent and potential work.

    By • Updated Sept. 26, 2025
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    Procore names first new CEO in over 2 decades

    The contech giant has picked a Hewlett-Packard vet to lead the firm as founder Tooey Courtemanche steps away from the C-suite.

    By • Sept. 24, 2025
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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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    Q&A

    How 1 JV blended disciplines to succeed with mass timber

    Carter Schmid, project manager for McCarthy, said the partnership mixed crews of carpenters and steel workers to deliver the Georgia government building.

    By • Sept. 22, 2025
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    Sponsored by Assignar

    Stop chasing, start leading: How AI is redefining construction finance

    Construction runs on cash flow, but AI is changing who leads the rhythm. Here’s how.

    By Sean McCreanor, CEO and Co-Founder of Assignar • Sept. 22, 2025
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    Sponsored by Outbuild

    Why the 5,000+ line item construction schedule is canceled

    With Outbuild, you can operate lean with collaborative scheduling that gives your field team ownership of the details.

    Sept. 22, 2025
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    6 contech firms raise combined $116M

    Reality capture and projection startups made up the bulk of funding rounds in recent months.

    By • Updated Sept. 23, 2025
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    Amid hot data center market, Skanska grows advanced tech unit

    Following its launch in February, the division will look to capitalize on the booming sector, even as material prices stymie builders in other segments.

    By • Sept. 16, 2025
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    Sponsored by Motive

    Jobsite risk is rising. It’s time to benchmark AI-powered worker safety tools

    AI safety tools promise a lot, but without testing, construction companies can't trust what they can't verify.

    Sept. 15, 2025
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    Sponsored by Yooz

    Prepare your accounting infrastructure for what’s next: lean financial operations

    Lean financial operations help construction firms scale. Discover how modern accounting systems boost visibility, speed, and profitability.

    Sept. 15, 2025
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    Virginia Tech-HITT coalition awards $280K in innovation grants

    The seed money, the first from the university’s Coalition for Smart Construction, targets projects that focus on energy, sustainability and construction operations.

    By • Sept. 10, 2025
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    California city adopts AI permitting

    Lancaster will embark on a public-private partnership with Labrynth, a contractor-side artificial intelligence permitting platform, to speed up the review process.

    By • Sept. 9, 2025
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    Sodium-ion battery maker Natron Energy shuts down, halts $1.4B factory plans

    The North Carolina plant would have expanded the company’s capacity 40 times over. Its facilities in Michigan and California have also closed.

    By Nathan Owens • Sept. 9, 2025
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    Sponsored by Enterprise

    Adapt and thrive: How a flexible fleet model can keep construction moving

    Learn three keys to staying nimble amid uncertainty with a fleet that flexes when you do.

    Sept. 8, 2025
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    Balfour Beatty plans stateside AI hackathon

    Following on its push in the U.K., the firm’s American initiative will target solutions for key business areas including safety, quality and business development.

    By • Sept. 3, 2025
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    Value chain control drives modular profits

    An analysis of 700 firms shows profitability surges when companies hone in on a single material and standardize the process, according to consulting firm McKinsey.

    By • Sept. 3, 2025
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    Robotic software startup FieldAI lands $405M in fresh funding

    The Bill Gates- and Nvidia-backed firm says its AI model can grapple with the constraints of the physical world.

    By • Aug. 27, 2025
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    JV places key modular components at $4B DFW airport jobsite

    Anchoring six components on the $855 million project marked the largest-scale modular operation ever undertaken for an airport terminal, according to Turner Construction.

    By • Aug. 26, 2025
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    USACE Buffalo district commits to BIM across construction projects

    Since the district started using the technology, it has uncovered a host of benefits around planning and maintenance.

    By • Aug. 20, 2025
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    Sponsored by Esri

    GeoAI: A game changer for smarter construction

    Unlock the potential of GeoAI in AEC: enhance decision-making, boost efficiency, and ensure predictability.

    By Marc Goldman • Aug. 18, 2025
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    Balfour Beatty invests nearly $10M in Microsoft AI

    As part of the initiative, the London-based builder will pilot an artificial intelligence agent on a Scotland infrastructure project.

    By • Aug. 13, 2025
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    AI could cut disaster infrastructure losses by 15%, new research finds

    Artificial intelligence applications like predictive maintenance and digital twins can help keep the power on and the roads open during natural disasters — and save $70 billion in losses by 2050, per a Deloitte Global report.

    By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Aug. 12, 2025
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    Trump plans 100% tariffs for semiconductor imports

    Chips are one of several product types currently under Section 232 investigation by the White House, a frequent precursor to duties.

    By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 7, 2025
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    Opinion

    How AI can be used in construction bidding, negotiation

    Artificial intelligence offers contractors new ways to remain competitive and profitable before projects even start, writes a consultant.

    By Brian Kassalen • Aug. 6, 2025
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    Contractor optimism for robots grows, but usage drops

    Even though builders have an almost universally positive view of the technology, fewer are actually adopting it on jobsites, according to a new report.

    By • Aug. 6, 2025
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    Slow contech adoption could stymie data center projects: report

    Without broader technology use, the construction sector risks becoming a bottleneck in the global artificial intelligence race, according to a new white paper.

    By • Aug. 1, 2025