Technology: Page 3

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    Project Milestones

    $1.6B Pittsburgh airport project hits key milestone

    Now 80% complete, the new terminal is scheduled to open later this year.

    By • Feb. 4, 2025
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    Gilbane, DPS JV to build $614M Albany nanotech center expansion

    The research and development facility will include a new, 50,000-square-foot ISO 5 cleanroom and a high-voltage switchyard upgrade.

    By • Feb. 3, 2025
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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 Tile Redi

    Overcoming common challenges in commercial shower construction

    For multifamily and hospitality construction professionals, addressing the challenges of shower installations has never been easier with Tile Redi’s innovative solutions.

    Feb. 3, 2025
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    PCL ramps up manufacturing group for onshoring surge

    The move aligns the firm's pros from different geographies under one fully integrated team.

    By • Jan. 31, 2025
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    Construction outlook 2025: what contractors need to know

    From uncertain interest rates to a new presidential administration, construction pros are keeping close tabs on key issues that could drive up costs or create new challenges.

    By Construction Dive Staff • Jan. 30, 2025
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    Q&A

    Circularity, sustainability provide opportunities: VC lead

    Eduardo Gomez, the head of CRH Ventures, said the firm uses its accelerator programs to find standout startups and potential business partners.

    By • Jan. 29, 2025
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    2025 Outlook

    Multibillion-dollar data center projects to watch

    In addition to Oracle and OpenAI's Stargate initiative, Amazon, Meta, Google and other tech giants are building facilities across the country this year.

    By Construction Dive Staff • Jan. 28, 2025
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    Following sharp downturn, contech funding stabilizes

    The category benefited from a brewing AI arms race that has contractors moving quickly to adopt the technology.

    By • Jan. 27, 2025
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    On Site

    HITT breaks ground on tech-forward headquarters

    The new structure will house a 40,000-square-foot innovation lab in partnership with Virginia Tech, and feature facets of sustainable design throughout.

    By • Jan. 27, 2025
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    Qualis Flow report uncovers data gaps costing construction billions—and how to fix them

    Construction’s future needs better data. Uncover key data challenges and 4 steps for change in our latest report!

    Jan. 27, 2025
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    Q&A

    New Clayco CEO expects data center boom to thrive

    Anthony Johnson discusses the firm’s new data center unit, the challenges of hyperscale construction and how the company plans to lead in an increasingly competitive market.

    By • Jan. 23, 2025
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    Trump rescinds Biden executive order in AI regulatory overhaul

    The directive, issued in October 2023, added guardrails for AI developers and bolstered guidance for businesses looking to adopt the technology. 

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • Jan. 22, 2025
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    6 contech firms raise combined $57M

    Among the startups are companies that help builders bid on government contracts, streamline communication via a WhatsApp-like interface and verify insurance.

    By • Jan. 22, 2025
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    Tech giants to invest up to $500B for new US data centers

    OpenAI, SoftBank and Oracle will fund the creation of 10 facilities during the initial phase of the Stargate initiative, with the option to increase to 20.

    By • Jan. 22, 2025
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    Boldt launches modular construction arm

    The new offering will provide building services and slide-in room and bathroom pods for clients in healthcare, industrial, education and commercial markets.

    By • Jan. 17, 2025
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    Construction robot researchers target dangerous and dirty jobs

    With nearly $800,000 in grant funding, a team of scientists at UC San Diego is exploring ways to integrate robotics into the building industry and improve 3D modeling and mapping.

    By • Jan. 15, 2025
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    5 construction-related announcements from CES

    Heavy equipment for the moon (and for Earth) took the reins at one of the world’s largest tech shows.

    By • Jan. 15, 2025
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    Executive Moves

    Clayco announces CEO change, new data center division

    Anthony Johnson will take over as head of the Chicago-based firm, which unveiled a new unit to capitalize on advanced technology facilities.

    By • Jan. 15, 2025
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    Bechtel’s delayed NASA build hits milestone amid cost overruns

    The project, originally slated for completion in March 2023 with a $383 million contract price, may not be complete until 2029 and could cost as much as $2.7 billion, according to an agency report.

    By • Jan. 14, 2025
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    Biden vows to speed permitting for data centers, clean energy

    A Tuesday executive order designed to facilitate the growth of AI in the U.S. makes federal land available for these types of projects.

    By • Jan. 14, 2025
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    Microsoft plans to pour $80B into cloud data centers

    The tech giant will funnel more than half of the investments into U.S.-based facilities, Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith said Friday.

    By Matt Ashare • Jan. 10, 2025
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    Q&A

    Identify challenges, not symptoms, for tech to solve

    Automated progress tracking and procurement solutions are two areas of interest for DPR Construction, according to the contractor’s innovation lead.

    By • Jan. 8, 2025
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    2025 Outlook

    The AI arms race is on for builders in 2025

    As spending, interest and education around artificial intelligence increases, pressure grows for contractors to either adapt or get left by the wayside.

    By • Jan. 8, 2025
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    How to encourage tech adoption across generations

    Boomers and Gen Z face different challenges adopting workplace tools, but collaborative training can bridge the gap, CIOs say.

    By Suman Bhattacharyya • Jan. 8, 2025
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    Opinion

    Why construction productivity growth is lagging — and what to do about it

    From 2000 to 2022, global construction productivity improved only 10%, just one-fifth the rate of the overall economy, write McKinsey & Co. partners.

    By Jan Mischke, Kevin Stokvis and Koen Vermeltfoort • Jan. 2, 2025