Technology: Page 2


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    Microsoft plans to pour $80B into cloud data centers

    The tech giant will funnel more than half of the investments into U.S.-based facilities, Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith said Friday.

    By Matt Ashare • Jan. 10, 2025
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    Q&A

    Identify challenges, not symptoms, for tech to solve

    Automated progress tracking and procurement solutions are two areas of interest for DPR Construction, according to the contractor’s innovation lead.

    By Jan. 8, 2025
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    Trendline

    Life Sciences, Labs and Medical Facilities

    Building pros involved in these types of jobs say that there are a range of things to know, including how to navigate evolving building codes and regulations, which delivery methods are best and the impact of artificial intelligence.

    By Construction Dive staff
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    2025 Outlook

    The AI arms race is on for builders in 2025

    As spending, interest and education around artificial intelligence increases, pressure grows for contractors to either adapt or get left by the wayside.

    By Jan. 8, 2025
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    How to encourage tech adoption across generations

    Boomers and Gen Z face different challenges adopting workplace tools, but collaborative training can bridge the gap, CIOs say.

    By Suman Bhattacharyya • Jan. 8, 2025
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    Opinion

    Why construction productivity growth is lagging — and what to do about it

    From 2000 to 2022, global construction productivity improved only 10%, just one-fifth the rate of the overall economy, write McKinsey & Co. partners.

    By Jan Mischke, Kevin Stokvis and Koen Vermeltfoort • Jan. 2, 2025
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    Q&A

    New year, new CEO at Mortenson

    Derek Cunz told Construction Dive how he intends to build on the Minneapolis-based firm's success.

    By Updated Jan. 2, 2025
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    The top construction tech stories of 2024

    While artificial intelligence dominated the conversation, data centers, contech funding and software solutions generated buzz throughout the year.

    By Dec. 18, 2024
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    Opinion

    Why construction must use technology to build technology

    The semiconductor industry is experiencing unprecedented growth and needs facilities that can match its rise. Here’s how the construction industry can answer the call.

    By Darin Hart • Dec. 18, 2024
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    Column

    2024’s top legal issues

    Topics including potential disputes around the Key Bridge rebuild, the increased threat of cyberattacks and ever-changing marijuana laws were front and center this year in Construction Dive’s award-winning column.

    By Construction Dive Staff • Dec. 17, 2024
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    Sponsored by Procore

    6 construction leaders on the innovations they say will change the industry

    Hear from the leaders at the cutting edge of construction in these excerpts from Procore’s new podcast, The Power of Construction.

    Dec. 16, 2024
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    Q&A

    DPR life sciences lead bullish on growth, AI

    Delivery methods are changing on these highly technical manufacturing projects, said Raj Vora, a life sciences core market leader at DPR.

    By Dec. 12, 2024
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    U of Nevada researchers 3D print ‘Lego-like’ modular bricks for Army bridges

    The project team is testing the blocks for spans and other structures that could be printed on demand in combat zones.

    By Dec. 11, 2024
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    How CIOs can prepare for Trump’s tariffs plan

    The president-elect has proposed tariffs on imported goods, stoking concerns about higher costs for electronics.

    By Jen A. Miller • Dec. 11, 2024
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    Data leaks, phishing will continue to threaten builders in 2025

    A report from cybersecurity firm ReliaQuest found that spearphishing, an attack personalized to a victim, is an increasingly prominent threat for construction contractors.

    By Dec. 4, 2024
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    Big tech on track to pour more than $180B into data centers this year

    Amazon, Google and Microsoft accounted for more than three-quarters of infrastructure capital expenditures in Q3 2024, according to Dell’Oro Group.

    By Matt Ashare • Dec. 4, 2024
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    Q&A // ConTech Conversations

    ‘Rubber hits the road’ on AI startups: Suffolk tech lead

    Jit Kee Chin, chief technology officer for the Boston-based builder, talks about what programs the company uses on and off the jobsite and why the hype around IoT is waning.

    By Dec. 4, 2024
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    Sponsored by Procore

    3 business-essential areas where civil and infrastructure firms can lead with AI

    Here’s what you need to know about the capabilities this tech offers – and what your team needs to do to make it possible.

    Dec. 2, 2024
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    AI rush is fueling tech debt ‘tsunami’: Forrester

    The research highlights the growing challenges faced by businesses as they scramble to adopt AI and avoid falling behind competitors.

    By Alexei Alexis • Nov. 27, 2024
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    Contech Funding

    6 contech startups raise a combined $196M

    Firms raking in money include a modular apartment builder, an artificial intelligence-based contract platform and a provider of scheduling software.

    By Nov. 27, 2024
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    California builder launches contech investment arm

    Webcor Ventures, an offshoot of the San Francisco-based contractor, made its inaugural investment in modular construction firm R2 Building.

    By Nov. 26, 2024
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    Building better: How AI is helping project managers get more done

    AI doesn’t have to be a scary topic. See how it can help make construction projects run smoother.

    By Sara Jubb • Nov. 25, 2024
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    FTA gives U of Cincinnati $5.1M to test contech systems

    The agency’s goal is to help transit departments deliver projects on time, on task and on budget, said the transit authority’s deputy administrator.

    By Nov. 20, 2024
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    Project Milestones

    McCarthy breaks ground on $150M laser research facility

    The Fort Collins, Colorado, building will focus on creating fusion energy as a viable clean energy source and include 5-foot-thick shielding walls.

    By Nov. 18, 2024
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    Opinion

    I’m a construction exec who voted for Harris. But I see silver linings for our industry under Trump.

    Former Congressman Patrick E. Murphy sees less red tape, incentives for permit approvals and a push for innovation as positives for builders.

    By Patrick E. Murphy • Nov. 18, 2024
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    Q&A // ConTech Conversations

    AI, digital twins and BIM to converge: McCarthy tech expert

    Alex Belkofer, senior director of VDC for the firm, said he is highly optimistic about artificial intelligence but that builders need to adopt it in “bite-sized pieces.”

    By Nov. 13, 2024