Technology: Page 27

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    Feds release grim reminder: Threat actors prey on basic security mishaps

    Federal authorities and U.S. allies admonished companies to tighten weak controls and configurations.

    By David Jones • May 25, 2022
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    'Birdie'-eye view: McCarthy uses drones for California Topgolf

    The St. Louis-based builder took advantage of laser scanning and orthographic photography to cut down on land surveying time.

    By • May 25, 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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    UK prefab design company targets US expansion

    Bryden Wood's "kit-of-parts" approach leverages components that are similar on each project while also providing opportunities for customization.

    By • May 25, 2022
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    Builders, MBI press for modular standards

    Offsite construction companies say an absence of national codes causes manufacturing, transportation hurdles.

    By • May 19, 2022
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    How the Colonial Pipeline attack instilled urgency in cybersecurity

    The federal government and private sector are still coming to terms with how to protect operational technology in an increasingly volatile threat environment.

    By David Jones • May 18, 2022
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    As destructive wildfires increase, new model can calculate property risk

    A nonprofit's online tool identifies a home's wildfire risk based on publicly available data and property details.

    By • May 18, 2022
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    The IIJA sets aside $100M for contech. When will it arrive?

    Agencies have not yet hammered out the details, but the funding could follow a predictable path set by the federal government.

    By • May 18, 2022
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    How effective management of project information improves project delivery

    As construction projects and delivery methods continue to increase in complexity, the management of project information has also become a major challenge. 

    May 16, 2022
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    Bechtel launches division targeting manufacturing, tech

    The company's former CFO, Catherine Hunt Ryan, will lead the new unit that eyes markets such as semiconductors, electric vehicles and data centers.

    By • May 11, 2022
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    ConTech Conversations: For young industry pros, 'ask for what you need'

    Autodesk's Jim Lynch reflects on his 25 years in the industry and predicts what the next big advancements will be.

    By • May 11, 2022
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    Skanska VDC engineer champions tech solutions

    Samiha Shakil's duties have included BIM coordination at a LaGuardia Airport renovation and laser scanning on a large-scale hospital project.

    By • May 11, 2022
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    'Security never stops' says CTO on cybersecurity

    Infrastructure is a top target for attacks, according to Colin Whitlatch, chief technology officer at Kahua, a project management software maker.

    By • May 4, 2022
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    Experts: Consider extreme weather, tech shifts to build resilient infrastructure

    National Institute of Building Sciences panelists discussed how the IIJA can accelerate more adaptable airports, supply chains and more.

    By • May 3, 2022
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    Contractors turn to payment apps to speed billing

    Cloud-based and mobile-friendly, fintech solutions are poised to revolutionize how contractors pay and get paid.

    By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • May 3, 2022
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    Robots can revolutionize the modular building industry

    Autovol CEO Rick Murdock said at the World of Modular conference this week that automation will continue to take up more of his company's production.

    By • April 27, 2022
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    Strong contech funding rounds kick off the year

    Construction technology firms, including high-profile companies such as The Boring Co., have pulled in millions over the past four months.

    By • April 27, 2022
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    Earth Day groundbreaking for world's largest wildlife crossing

    The landbridge will provide animals a passage to cross the 10-lane Highway 101 in California.

    By • April 22, 2022
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    Tech startup aims to reduce maintenance costs

    Bethesda, Maryland-based DwellWell claims to reduce annual maintenance costs by up to 25% for property owners.

    By • April 20, 2022
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    'Exceptionally rare and dangerous' malware threatens critical infrastructure

    Controllers from Schneider Electric and Japanese electronics maker Omron were initially targeted.

    By David Jones • April 20, 2022
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    Contech Conversations: To create a successful company, ‘be resilient’

    Bridgit co-founder Mallorie Brodie riffed on the state of construction tech, her company's history and how women can navigate the venture capital environment.

    By • April 20, 2022
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    Solar and water construction key in the future of data center sustainability

    PCL Construction combines solar and water experience to break new ground in mission critical.

    April 18, 2022
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    Connecting construction operations with ERP

    How integrated project management software is bridging critical gaps between operations and accounting.

    April 18, 2022
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    Google invests $9.5B in US offices and data centers

    The investments come at a time when the data center industry booms and the office market struggles to welcome back employees.

    By • April 13, 2022
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    Procore integrates with embodied carbon calculator to aid contractor sustainability goals

    Users can identify the environmental impacts of their building materials in order to shave off excess pollution in their projects.

    By • April 13, 2022
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    Clark leverages field data, sustainable material in HQ2 build

    The contractor is employing mass timber, low-carbon concrete and technology to build Amazon's second headquarters in Arlington, Virginia.

    By • April 13, 2022