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Employees turn to generative AI for research, data analysis as 2024 kicks off
With broad enterprise adoption still in the early stages, the technology is finding its way into daily workflows.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • Jan. 3, 2024 -
Project Wins
Clayco nabs $5B Rivian EV factory project in Georgia
The Chicago-based construction firm expects to finish work on the 1,800-acre complex in 2026.
By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 3, 2024 -
Trendline
Preconstruction
Preconstruction collaboration is key to a successful project, experts say.
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Waaree Energies to build its first US solar panel factory
The Houston-area site will create 1,500 jobs by 2027.
By Kate Magill • Dec. 22, 2023 -
5 biggest data centers to break ground in 2023
The sector’s market boom has been well-documented, but signs of weakness could herald a squeeze ahead.
By Matthew Thibault • Dec. 21, 2023 -
This year’s top tech stories
From ChatGPT to robots and contech funding, here are the topics that were most popular with our readers.
By Matthew Thibault • Dec. 20, 2023 -
Sponsored by Esri
Empowering Concord Township with GIS solutions
Concord Township required GIS capabilities in its day-to-day operations but faced budget constraints in terms of staff and software procurement. To address these challenges, the township partnered with Pennoni.
Dec. 18, 2023 -
Contech Funding
4 contech firms, $60M in funding
Amid a challenging venture capital environment and the struggles of their larger peers, contech startups continue to find fundraising success.
By Matthew Thibault • Dec. 13, 2023 -
NASA taps LSU for lunar construction research
The team of academic and government scientists will test the use of molten sulfur and lunar dust to create waterless concrete for 3D printing on the moon.
By Matthew Thibault • Dec. 12, 2023 -
Consigli completes 2 mass timber structures in Maine
The $37 million buildings at Bowdoin College are the first commercially scaled mass timber buildings in the state, according to the project team.
By Matthew Thibault • Dec. 12, 2023 -
Sponsored by IFS
The biggest industry drivers behind the growing need for excellent project financial control
Discover the urgent need for robust project financial control in the competitive construction landscape.
Dec. 11, 2023 -
Sponsored by Esri
Streamlining the inspection of construction sites with a stormwater activity management solution
Ames Construction implemented a stormwater construction activity management solution based on geographic information system (GIS) technology for Bus Rapid Transit in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Dec. 11, 2023 -
Detroit unveils wireless EV charging roadway
The quarter-mile stretch, which recharges vehicles as they drive or park on the street, was designed at Michigan Central, a subsidiary of Ford Motor Company.
By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 7, 2023 -
AI-driven approaches can expedite building decarbonization: McKinsey
Machine learning, artificial intelligence and physics-based models can accelerate net-zero efforts, providing a more than 100-fold increase in the pace and scale of decarbonization, according to the consulting firm.
By Nish Amarnath • Dec. 6, 2023 -
Contech startups swim in cash as established firms face pressure
While venture funding in the industry eclipsed record numbers this year, tech stalwarts are running into customer growth and adoption issues.
By Matthew Thibault • Dec. 6, 2023 -
Sponsored by Newforma
The power of project information: How to streamline submittal and RFI review workflows
Today’s modern workflows require modern solutions to speed up the process, even when we’re not sitting near our desks or, more importantly, on the field tending to urgent matters.
Dec. 4, 2023 -
Q&A
The future of infrastructure is green, AECOM exec says
Public policy and new tech, including AI, are driving resilience projects in Southern California, said Los Angeles Metro Executive and Strategy + Growth Leader Jill Kurth.
By Julie Strupp • Nov. 30, 2023 -
Robots share data, work together on experimental jobsite
University of British Columbia professor Tony Yang believes that new tech will drastically change the construction landscape over the next 10 years.
By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 29, 2023 -
AI developers, led by OpenAI, raise over $50B
ChatGPT maker OpenAI currently leads the pack with $11.3 billion in funding, as the tech sector’s rising star also faces a host of challenges.
By Alexei Alexis • Nov. 29, 2023 -
Infrastructure act
Feds award $34M for digital construction tech
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding will go to projects that emphasize data collection and management on construction work across 10 states.
By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 29, 2023 -
3 tips for contractors to leverage BIM
From aligning relevant parties to effective communication, experts broke down strategies at the Design-Build Conference & Expo.
By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 21, 2023 -
Chaos at OpenAI raises questions about enterprise reliance on ChatGPT
With OpenAI's leaders ousted and staff in revolt, the volatility could cause enterprises to shift where they procure generative AI.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • Nov. 21, 2023 -
Sponsored by Procore Risk Advisors
How today’s contractors are leveraging data to reduce risk
How integrating technologies significantly reduces the chance of human error, enhances safety protocols and reduces incidents.
Nov. 20, 2023 -
Most businesses buy the wrong software, report finds
Unanticipated onboarding costs and the shift from on-prem licensing to usage-based fee structures can exacerbate buyer’s remorse, a Capterra survey found.
By Matt Ashare • Nov. 15, 2023 -
Contech surpasses $30B in total venture funding
More construction technology providers will reach unicorn status even as venture capital slows in other sectors, according to an investment firm focused on the industry.
By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 15, 2023 -
How this team planned for 3 different end users with VR
Construction pros from Rudolph & Sletten, Jacobs and Boulder Associates discussed the use cases for virtual reality at the Design-Build Conference & Expo earlier this month.
By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 14, 2023