Technology: Page 23

  • A rendering shows plans for two new leading-edge Intel processor factories in Licking County, Ohio.
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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
  • Rendering of the $800 million Meta data center in Kuna, Idaho
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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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    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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    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
  • A female engineer is using a digital tablet on a construction site.
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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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    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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    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
  • Construction workers in the background, while a laptop and office supplies are in the foreground.
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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
  • An exterior shot of a glass window-covered office building in SE Washington, D.C. The top floors feature angled architecture, and the building has a mass timber overbuild.
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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
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    Deep Dive

    Multifamily developers embrace modular building

    The sector is turning to prefabrication to speed up project deliveries, but not for any real cost savings during the construction phase, experts say.

    By • Nov. 8, 2022
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    Construction events for the second half of 2023

    It’s time to plan for the rest of this year. Construction Dive has you covered with a full list of the industry conferences, expos and meetings coming up.

    By • Updated June 27, 2023
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    Turner tech program aims to address construction’s worst pain points

    Two entrepreneurs-in-residence are examining how technology can help alleviate problems with issues like payments, cash flow, insurance and finance.

    By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Nov. 2, 2022
  • A drone floats in the foreground while a slightly blurry worker with a hardhat on in the background works on a tablet.
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    Cemex selects 8 winners of its Construction Startup Competition

    The companies target different challenges in the building process, such as increasing productivity and reducing carbon emissions.

    By • Nov. 1, 2022
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    Sponsored by Built Technologies

    7 common payment issues in construction and how to combat them

    What are the most common construction payment pain points? Combat them to stay afloat in busy times.

    By Tom Scalisi • Oct. 31, 2022
  • An illustration shows several cars parked alongside electric vehicle charges with a large sign in the foreground that reads, "BP pulse gigahub."
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    BP and Hertz to build EV fast-charging stations across the US

    Ride-hailing drivers, Hertz car renters and the public will be able to charge up at hundreds of locations in the U.S.

    By Dan Zukowski • Oct. 27, 2022
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    Sanibel Causeway repairs complete 12 days ahead of schedule

    Jacksonville, Florida-based Superior Construction said teamwork, an emergency comms network and drones were key to the rapid rebuild.

    By • Oct. 26, 2022
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    What’s next with Orlando’s regional digital twin

    Users can experience the 800-square-mile digital twin in downtown Orlando or via virtual reality as the Orlando Economic Partnership seeks to market its potential to inform decisions around infrastructure and business development.

    By Maria Rachal • Oct. 26, 2022
  • A young construction worker uses a tablet to view plans on a jobsite.
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    Q&A

    Use tech to combat ‘Neanderthal’ thinking in construction

    Industry guru Barry LePatner talks about the uniqueness of today’s economic challenges, and giving young pros the technology they need to solve them.

    By • Oct. 26, 2022
  • A person wearing thick work gloves holds up a phone with a demonstration of the Qflow app.
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    Suffolk’s BOOST tech accelerator selects startups for program, jobsite trials

    The company picked seven companies that offer contech solutions covering design, planning and robotics.

    By • Oct. 26, 2022
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    Sponsored by Dell

    How AEC companies can match hardware investment to BIM use cases

    As BIM software platforms and user expectations continue to evolve, AEC companies may find it increasingly challenging to ensure they have the right equipment for the job. How can they ensure they make smart equipment decisions that lead to successful BIM deployment?

    Oct. 24, 2022
  • Two workers stand on a field of dirt, while the shot is staged from directly overhead, elevated in the air.
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    DroneDeploy acquires StructionSite, partners with Avvir

    The deal will let construction companies document projects from the air and the ground in one platform.

    By • Oct. 19, 2022
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    New Releases

    New construction technology releases for fall 2022

    HP, Bluebeam, Leica and others have recently released new products and updates to keep construction projects running on time and on budget.

    By • Oct. 19, 2022