Technology: Page 3

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    Contech Funding

    Contech firms rake in funding

    Investors poured millions into tech startups as the construction industry hungers for more offerings.

    By • June 28, 2023
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    AI linked to new crop of business email scams

    Firms can no longer count on bad spelling and grammar to red-flag problem emails: Fraudsters are using AI to craft well-written email messages at scale.

    By Alexei Alexis • June 28, 2023
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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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    Q&A

    After acquisition, midsize contractor gains ‘a lot of opportunities,’ exec says

    Kevin Foltermann, the vice president of Texas for W.E. O’Neil, spoke to Construction Dive about his company’s future, the addition of dedicated contech professionals and more.

    By • June 26, 2023
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    SEC delays final rule on cyber incident disclosure as industry pushes back

    The agency was seeking prompt reporting of material cyber breaches and attacks, but faced a range of concerns from stakeholders.

    By David Jones • June 21, 2023
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    Subcontractor automation boosts profits while cutting costs: report

    Contractors that automate more than half of their subcontractor management processes see bigger benefits, according to Dodge Construction Network.

    By • June 21, 2023
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    GM to invest nearly $1B in Ohio engine facility

    The automaker is focused on boosting motor production to meet rising demand for its heavy-duty trucks.

    By Megan Ruggles • June 21, 2023
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    Early involvement a ‘recipe for success’ on $2.5B HQ2 project

    Clark Construction’s Lee DeLong spoke to Construction Dive as Amazon celebrated the grand opening of its second headquarters in Arlington, Virginia.

    By • June 20, 2023
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    Project Milestones

    New York City rebuilds $16.6M corridor with permeable concrete

    As a result of new stormwater rules, the city will require green infrastructure in other, similar-sized projects going forward.

    By • June 14, 2023
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    California’s AV bill advances as industry, legislators clash on safety issues

    If the proposed law passes, a human operator would need to be on board heavy-duty trucks in the Golden State until at least Jan. 1, 2029.

    By David Taube • June 14, 2023
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    4 strategies for contech success

    While money is pouring into the construction technology space, a fragmented customer base is holding solutions firms back. Here’s how to cope. 

    By • June 12, 2023
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    Sponsored by Trimble

    There’s more than one way to calculate ROI for autonomous work

    Return on investment is everything in industrial technology, and there are many ways to measure it.

    June 12, 2023
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    Despite $50B of investment, contech is being held back by its fragmented customer base

    Cash into the construction technology space grew by 85% during the pandemic, according to McKinsey, but the nature of the industry makes it a tough nut to crack. 

    By • June 7, 2023
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    Workplace fatality rates have been stagnant for decades. Could robotics finally reduce them?

    Despite ongoing concerns about automation in the workplace, robotics focused on safety could also lead to the creation of new jobs, the National Safety Council said.

    By Carolyn Crist • June 1, 2023
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    Executive Moves

    California contractor makes CFO, IT appointments

    The two new Blach Construction execs were hired from competitor Rudolph and Sletten and global tech giant Cisco Systems.

    By • June 1, 2023
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    Rebar-tying robot slashes time on Wisconsin bridge project

    The machine fastens reinforcing steel at a rate of over 1,100 bindings per hour.

    By • May 31, 2023
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    Project Milestones

    Swinerton tops out Charlotte mass timber project

    The firm's Timberlab subsidiary supplied cross-laminated beams and a prefabricated structural system.

    By • May 31, 2023
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    LG Energy Solution, Hyundai to build $4.3B joint battery cell plant in Georgia

    The two South Korea-based companies will locate the facility near Hyundai’s upcoming EV campus.

    By Sara Samora • May 30, 2023
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    Broad campaign underway to access US critical infrastructure using small, home office devices

    A state-linked actor, Volt Typhoon, is attempting to gain a foothold across U.S. networks amid rising tensions in the Pacific, Microsoft and the Five Eyes authorities said.

    By David Jones • May 26, 2023
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    Enel chooses Oklahoma as home of first US solar panel factory

    The $1 billion-plus factory will be located at the Tulsa Port of Inola, giving it easy access to rail and river transport.

    By Kate Magill • May 24, 2023
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    Q&A // ConTech Conversations

    ConTech Conversations: Why ChatGPT wants contractors to try AI

    OpenAI’s much talked-about language model told Construction Dive that artificial intelligence is meant to collaborate with contractors, not rob workers of their jobs.

    By • May 24, 2023
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    Contech Funding

    Construction management software BuildOps raises $50M

    The company has drawn the attention of celebrity investors, including former Twitter CEO Dick Costolo and NFL Hall of Famer Joe Montana.

    By • May 24, 2023
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    Applied Materials plans $4B Silicon Valley chip research facility

    The Santa Clara, California-based semiconductor firm plans to invest up to $25 billion over 10 years, contingent on support from the $52.7 billion CHIPS Act.

    By • May 23, 2023
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    A ‘tech hub’ in your city? Commerce Department launches application process for $500M in grants.

    The program will focus on key technology areas such as artificial intelligence and batteries. Its first phase will designate at least 20 tech hubs.

    By Ysabelle Kempe • May 17, 2023
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    New construction technology releases: May 2023

    From digital twins to payments and robots, companies are innovating in the first half of the year.

    By • May 17, 2023
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    Earth movers, front-end loaders and robots take over the National Mall

    Heavy equipment manufacturers are displaying their machines in Washington, D.C., this week to demonstrate the $1 trillion construction industry’s economic might and shine a light on policy priorities.

    By , • May 16, 2023