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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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TrendlineConstruction Technology
As construction technology continues to evolve, here’s what savvy contractors need to know.
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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 -
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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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Colonial cyberattack exposes years of infrastructure underinvestment
The country's cybersecurity preparedness for securing energy, utility and water facilities has been spotty, according to an expert.
By David Jones • May 12, 2021 -
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Procore IPO could raise $616M, result in $8.3B valuation
The 18-year-old construction software maker filed paperwork this week with the Securities and Exchange Commission ahead of its market debut.
By Kim Slowey • May 12, 2021 -
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Sponsored by TrimbleConnected construction in action
See how two Trimble advocates were able to instigate the kind of transformation required to make connected construction take root in otherwise change-averse organizations.
May 10, 2021 -
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Construction competition seeks environmental, jobsite, supply chain solutions
For the fifth year, the Construction Startup Competition, which has recognized startups that have gone on to commercial success, is seeking applicants across five major construction sectors.
By Zachary Phillips • May 5, 2021 -
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Apple announces $430B expansion
In rolling out its five-year plan, the tech giant said it will build a $1 billion campus in North Carolina, its first on the East Coast.
By Jennifer Goodman • May 4, 2021 -
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Sponsored by TouchplanWhy your master schedule needs true alignment with your execution plan
Improve profitability by aligning your external master schedule and daily execution plan.
May 3, 2021 -
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Skanska UK powers heavy machinery with veggie fuel
The contractor, which has pledged to be net-zero carbon by 2045, will use hydrotreated vegetable oil to power its equipment.
By Zachary Phillips • April 28, 2021 -
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French officials embrace BIM, other contech in Notre Dame reconstruction project
Autodesk is contributing BIM technology as well as other design and construction solutions to help with the effort to restore the 12th-century cathedral in the wake of a massive fire in 2019.
By Joe Bousquin • April 28, 2021 -
2 construction firm execs appointed to National BIM Program steering committee
The group, which includes leaders of government agencies and private companies such as Amazon and Microsoft, will work to create a national BIM program.
By Jennifer Goodman • April 28, 2021 -
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'0.25 miles to infinite:' A look at The Boring Co.'s products
With the Las Vegas Convention Center loop finished, learn more about the other tunnel products that Elon Musk’s company offers.
By Zachary Phillips • April 22, 2021 -
Consigli: More subs, suppliers turning to prefabrication to address price hikes
The COVID-19 pandemic has led subcontractors and vendors to embrace technology to improve response times, according to the Boston-based construction firm.
By Jennifer Goodman • April 21, 2021 -
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Opinion6 steps to protect your data and improve cybersecurity
Construction firms that embrace technology also leave the door open to cyber risk, says insurance expert Phil Casto. Here's how to protect your data.
By Phil Casto • April 21, 2021 -
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Suffolk hires venture capital expert for investment division
Wan Li Zhu, who formerly worked at Fairhaven Capital, Microsoft and Google, will lead Suffolk Technologies.
By Zachary Phillips • April 21, 2021
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