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Kroger adds shuttle technology to distribution center
The grocer has partnered with Knapp, a logistics technology specialist, to double the capacity of its Great Lakes warehouse while adding robot pickers and palletizers to boost efficiency.
By Jeff Wells • July 7, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Egnyte4 ways 5G will surprise construction professionals
With the rise of 5G, learn why your construction strategy needs to start using 5G instead of 4G.
July 6, 2021 -
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TrendlineConstruction Technology
As construction technology continues to evolve, here’s what savvy contractors need to know.
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Sponsored by HaulR LogisticsArtificial intelligence brings forth new possibilities for material hauls and quantification
Parsing out a dump truck's cycle time into the true travel, idle, load and dump times is easier than ever.
July 6, 2021 -
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Free online tool helps GCs vet subcontractors' payment history
The problem of slow payments from subs to their suppliers has been exacerbated by the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and can lead to major troubles for general contractors, according to a credit expert.
By Jennifer Goodman • June 30, 2021 -
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Drain of app switching: Why employees lose 5 hours per week
Seven in 10 employees say there's room for improvement in how technology aids work processes, a new survey shows.
By Roberto Torres • June 30, 2021 -
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Sponsored by RhumbixThe future of construction work is hybrid?
As operations begin to return to normal, how will the industry adapt to the new ways of working that have become the norm?
June 28, 2021 -
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Sponsored by GCPayTime is money: Calculating your construction technology's ROI
Use our simple calculator to quickly estimate how much time and money you could save using GCPay.
June 28, 2021 -
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XL Construction launches prefab school building option
TimberQuest uses cross-laminated timber to create prefabricated and pre-inspected wall and roof panels that can be erected in about 10 weeks.
By Jennifer Goodman • June 23, 2021 -
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US needs 330M square feet of warehouse space to keep up with e-commerce: CBRE
Retailers looking to build or rent new real estate could experience some sticker shock, according to a new report.
By Matt Leonard • June 23, 2021 -
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Sponsored by ALLPLANUsing BIM and VDC to defend against poor construction planning
The five important ways BIM and VDC can help contractors build a strong defense against poor construction planning.
June 21, 2021 -
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Low-carbon concrete bill advances in New York
The bill aims to develop state guidelines for using greener concrete products and climate performance standards for state construction projects.
By Jason Plautz • June 16, 2021 -
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9 contech firms bring in investor money
Several construction technology startups benefited from new rounds of funding this spring, including Briq, Canvas and OpenSpace.
By Zachary Phillips • June 16, 2021 -
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OpinionWhat to know before starting a drone program
Contractors need a robust system for storing, sharing and filing the images gathered by drones, according to a data capture expert.
By Rod Dir • June 9, 2021 -
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Warren Buffett targets commercial modular construction
Berkshire Hathaway-owned MiTek is partnering with Danny Forster & Architecture to ship kits of components to jobsites, where contractors will put them together.
By Joe Bousquin • June 9, 2021 -
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$12B chip fabrication complex underway in Arizona
The facility being built by the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. could lead to as much as $35 billion in investments over 15 years.
By Joe Bousquin • June 7, 2021 -
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Sponsored by EgnyteHow PCL Construction became a cloud-first, mobile-first company
An early decision about content management proved instrumental in clearing the digital path for this top 10 construction company.
June 7, 2021 -
Q&A // ConTech Conversations
ConTech Conversations: SDSU professor says robots 'not close' to replacing human workers
Reza Akhavian spoke with Construction Dive on the role construction robotics can play on a jobsite, including how they can benefit women in construction.
By Zachary Phillips • June 2, 2021 -
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Report: Offsite construction firm Katerra to shut down
The California-based company, which has raised more than $2 billion from backers such as SoftBank, told employees it is shutting down.
By Zachary Phillips • June 2, 2021 -
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OpinionDelay provided perfect timing for Procore's $635M IPO
Stalled by the pandemic, the construction management software firm’s recent initial public offering positions it to take advantage of several positive market factors this year.
By Dmytro Spilka • May 26, 2021 -
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UK contractors form group to combat cyber threats in construction JVs
A string of major cyberattacks has hit the country's building sector in the past 18 months.
By Jennifer Goodman • May 26, 2021 -
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Sponsored by LaborChartWorkforce management takes guessing out of the labor equation
Workforce management helps your construction company get rid of the what-ifs and maybes.
May 24, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Merchants BondingMy e-signature word is my bond
In today's environment, any perceived risk of adopting e-signature solutions is far outweighed by the risk of not.
By Jay Farley, Vice President of Claims, Merchants Bonding Company • May 24, 2021 -
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Red Cat snares Skypersonic's drone technology
The company's miniature Skycopter drones fly inside a lightweight spherical cage to protect themselves and the environment, and can be piloted from thousands of miles away.
By Joe Bousquin • May 19, 2021 -
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Gilbane deploys Versatile CraneView on Virginia project
Gilbane has taken a bird's-eye view of its project, using the Versatile attachment underneath a crane hook to collect jobsite data.
By Zachary Phillips • May 19, 2021 -
Opinion
How to fulfill the innovation potential of D&I initiatives
Diversity and inclusion goals can help construction firms spur innovation, but it doesn't happen automatically, writes executive coach Gary Covert.
By Gary Covert • May 12, 2021
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