Contech firms continue to attract VC money

Drones, AI and procurement applications all got a funding boost this past month.

By Matthew Thibault • April 11, 2023

Field Materials raises $4.6M seed funding

The company’s program aims to streamline materials procurement through the use of AI.

By Matthew Thibault • April 6, 2023

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

By Construction Dive staff

Cyberattacks hit almost all companies last year, Sophos says

A constant barrage of malicious activity has organizations reeling, negatively impacting their ability to strategize or accomplish IT projects. 

By Matt Kapko • April 5, 2023

Mortenson pilots Sarcos robots on solar installation project

A Mortenson executive said that the project was a “good proof of concept” even as the technology continues to evolve.

By Matthew Thibault • April 5, 2023

Turner, AI SpaceFactory aim to test off-world 3D printing on earth

A biopolymer basalt composite developed for the moon and Mars could have far-reaching impacts on terrestrial construction.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • April 5, 2023

Case study: The ROI of local hiring and DEI initiatives

How contractors and public agencies can benefit from local hiring initiatives on public works. 

By Dr. Giovanna Brasfield, CEO and Principal Consultant of Brasfield & Associates, LLC; Amber Meshack, Director of LAWA’s Business, Jobs & Social Responsibility Division; and LCPtracker • April 3, 2023

Microsoft plans $1B data center campus on former Foxconn site

Pending local officials' approval, the tech conglomerate's Wisconsin project could begin later this year.

By Sebastian Obando • March 29, 2023

Tech vendor risk raises vetting stakes in wake of SVB crisis

Deposits are safe, but tech startups may no longer have access to venture debt and the lines of credit that helped fuel innovation.

By Matt Ashare • March 29, 2023

Togal.AI raises $5M

After a funding round that included execs from Meta and Goldman Sachs, the firm plans to insert generative AI in its future product offerings, according to CEO Patrick Murphy.

By Matthew Thibault • Updated March 31, 2023

IoT has massive upside, but data must flow first

Real-time data must be integrated to improve forecasting, quality control and risk reduction, experts say.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • March 29, 2023

Flatiron lands 4 California projects worth $704M

The Broomfield, Colorado-based contractor strung together two interstate wins, plus water and broadband infrastructure projects in the Golden State.

By Joe Bousquin • March 29, 2023

New construction technology releases: March 2023

Autodesk, HCSS, Trimble and others have recently released new products and updates to keep construction projects running on time and on budget.

By Jennifer Goodman • March 28, 2023

The top 4 construction buzzwords for 2023

Precon teams see digitizing and familiarizing with four key construction trends as ways to gain a competitive edge despite inflation, material costs and labor shortages.

March 27, 2023

Construction execs discuss future of safety technology

Panelists highlighted technologies that identify forward-looking hazard indicators on site during the 2023 New York Build Conference.

By Sebastian Obando • March 23, 2023

Drones, other contech poised for takeoff in NYC

Adoption of drone technology would greatly improve the speed and efficiency of conducting facade inspections, said a panelist at the 2023 New York Build Conference.

By Sebastian Obando • March 22, 2023

What The New York Times got wrong about construction

What is holding the industry back from broader tech adoption and more collaboration?

By Reid Senescu • March 22, 2023

Defunct Katerra sues former CFO for bonus

The failed Softbank-backed startup is alleging its former CFO is obligated to pay back his signing and relocation bonuses amid intensifying scrutiny of executive compensation.

By Grace Noto • March 22, 2023

Samsung’s Texas chip plant price tag reportedly surges to $25B

Announced last summer, the chip maker has already spent half of its original $17 billion budget, according to Reuters.

By Julie Strupp • Updated March 20, 2023

How multifamily builders are getting ahead of inflation

Bozzuto Construction’s newly minted VP advocates for the use of 3D modeling tech to increase efficiency.

By Mary Salmonsen • March 15, 2023

Bechtel to build EV charging infrastructure

The Reston, Virginia-based contractor sees the sector as a “very high priority,” per a company executive.

By Matthew Thibault • March 15, 2023

Bank failures could lead to heightened cyber threats

As regulators step in to operate SVB and Signature Bank, security executives warned companies to look out for malicious activity.

By Matt Kapko • March 15, 2023

Equipment makers roll out autonomous machinery at ConExpo

Teleo, Honda and Volvo are among the manufacturers offering new partnerships and updated products.

By Matthew Thibault • March 15, 2023

ConTech Conversations: When it comes to innovation, ‘be intentional,’ says Gilbane exec

Kelly Benedict, the firm’s head of innovation and transformation, sees a lot of opportunity for women in construction right now.

By Matthew Thibault • March 8, 2023

New organization bolsters women in contech

Spearheaded by Hilti's Antonia Elisa Soler Blasco, the multinational organization is breaking down barriers for women in the field.

By Matthew Thibault • March 8, 2023

The number of women in technical roles is dropping

Addressing the scarcity of women in the tech workforce must go beyond the recruitment stage, according to a new report.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • March 8, 2023