Technology: Page 21

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    6 industry-changing contech innovations from Time magazine’s Best Inventions list

    From holograms to robots, these products are poised to tackle some of construction’s toughest issues.

    By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Dec. 20, 2022
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    Meta pauses $800M data center project in Texas

    The parent company of Facebook and Instagram halted construction of the 900,000-square-foot facility following massive layoffs last month.

    By • Dec. 19, 2022
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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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    New Releases

    New construction technology releases: December 2022

    Eyrus, Skydio, PlanRadar and others have recently released new products and updates to keep construction projects running on time and on budget.

    By • Dec. 14, 2022
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    Q&A

    Culture is critical for tech improvement, say standout startup execs

    Suffolk selected Qflow as part of its BOOST program, designed to highlight and accelerate startups' work in the contech space.

    By • Dec. 14, 2022
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    Tech sector layoffs barely dent demand for IT talent

    Upheavals at companies like Amazon and Microsoft have had a negligible impact on the market for talent.

    By Matt Ashare • Dec. 14, 2022
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    PCL launches solar subsidiary

    PCL Solar was in part enabled by the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, which has brought more certainty to the time horizon for clean energy projects, a general manager said.

    By • Dec. 13, 2022
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    EV battery maker Ultium Cells plans $275M plant expansion in Tennessee

    The project is an addition to the $2.3 billion facility announced in April 2021, which is still under construction.

    By Sara Samora • Dec. 9, 2022
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    Laid-off tech employees are flooding the market. What does that mean for construction?

    Contractors and contech firms are watching as skilled workers look for new jobs in a turbulent economy.

    By • Dec. 7, 2022
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    Bay Area contractor gets real with as-built capture technology

    The tech tool transformed a laborious and time-consuming process — the jobsite walk — into a valuable fact-finding mission.

    By • Dec. 7, 2022
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    Workers overwhelmed, distracted by email

    Thirty percent of workers say they have purged or abandoned their inbox, a survey found.

    By Ginger Christ • Dec. 7, 2022
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    5 ways autonomous robots make jobsites more productive — and profitable

    Cutting-edge robotic technology brings key automation to the field for more efficient data collection and smoother workflows.

    Dec. 5, 2022
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    Q&A

    VC firm launches $52M fund for contech, real estate

    Max Brickman, managing director of Heartland Ventures, said contech will ride construction’s unmet demand to become a leading sector in the overall tech space.

    By • Nov. 30, 2022
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    NASA awards 3D printing firm Icon $57.2M for space construction research

    The funding will enable the Austin, Texas-based company to continue its work toward building infrastructure on the moon and Mars.

    By • Nov. 30, 2022
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    Project Wins

    Bechtel selected for $20B Intel facility in Ohio

    The contractor will be in charge of Phase 1 of the semiconductor project, which will span approximately 2.5 million square feet.

    By • Nov. 28, 2022
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    Will Big Tech’s troubles kill data center construction?

    Demand for new data center projects remains strong despite the economic challenges of tech giants such as Meta, Amazon and Twitter, analysts and contractors say.

    By • Nov. 28, 2022
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    Sponsored by Built Technologies

    How to take charge of your construction payment process

    Subcontractors don’t want to work with GCs known for not paying on time. Luckily, there's a solution.

    Nov. 28, 2022
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    Q&A // ConTech Conversations

    Tech is advancing exponentially. Keep up or get left behind, says expert.

    "The time to be hesitant has passed” when it comes to construction technology.

    By • Nov. 23, 2022
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    Contech Funding

    Software firm Beti raises $11M, eyes US expansion

    The money will also shore up the company’s existing customer base in Israel.

    By • Nov. 23, 2022
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    Security awareness training needs a revamp

    The fake phishing email is losing its luster.

    By Sue Poremba • Nov. 23, 2022
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    Payments firm Billd lands $100M credit line to fund subcontractors

    The money will feed two of the company’s app-based cash flow products.

    By • Nov. 16, 2022
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    How construction is getting smarter with data intelligence

    Contractors are increasingly pulling info from the systems they already have to work faster and more efficiently.

    By Chris Wood • Nov. 16, 2022
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    Project Wins

    Turner to lead $4.4B Ohio EV factory build

    The company expects to begin construction on the Honda battery facility near Columbus in early 2023.

    By • Nov. 16, 2022
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    Procore launches payment service

    The software giant announced that Procore Pay will streamline lien waiver collection and feature expedited invoice review.

    By • Nov. 14, 2022
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    First mass timber commercial office building in DC opens

    A 108,000-square-foot addition at the Capitol Riverfront property incorporated 1,300 tons of the renewable material.

    By • Updated Nov. 11, 2022
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    New construction technology releases for November 2022

    EarthCam, Trimble, Hilti and others have recently launched new products and updates to keep construction projects running on time and on budget.

    By • Nov. 9, 2022