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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As construction technology continues to evolve, here’s what savvy contractors need to know.

By Construction Dive staff

'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

6 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

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

JobSiteCare and Moss Construction are raising the bar for pandemic workforce health

What we learned it takes to manage COVID-19 within a workforce. 

April 20, 2021

Struggling to create buy-in for new construction tech? 5 ways thinking small can help.

Our industry often struggles to adopt new tech. Starting small helps leaders introduce big change.

April 19, 2021

Briq launches first payment, rewards card for construction

BriqCash lets contractors automate invoice processing, manage vendors and make direct payments that earn cash back and rewards.

By Jennifer Goodman • April 14, 2021

Software companies develop following tech for Boston Dynamics' robot dog

Trimble and Piaggio Fast Forward teamed up on a new software module attached to a robot that recognizes and follows humans.

By Zachary Phillips • April 14, 2021

Robotics firm Sarcos to go public via $1.3B financing deal

Showcasing both the rising popularity of exoskeletons in industrial use and SPAC financing on Wall Street, the company said it will walk away with $496 million in proceeds to fund its operations. 

By Construction Dive Editors • April 14, 2021

High-tech machines take skyscraper construction safety to new heights

Two major tall building projects — one in New York City and the other in Dubai — benefited from technology that helps speed construction and keep employees safe while working hundreds of feet above the ground.

By Jennifer Goodman • April 7, 2021

Online map showcases construction-related careers in booming green sector

The tool was designed to help workers research jobs and advancement paths in the green building field.

By Jennifer Goodman • April 7, 2021

How predictive AI will curb construction risk and improve decision-making

What if you could predict risks long before they threaten your projects? Developments in AI offer new levels of active project intelligence.

By Karthik Venkatasubramanian, VP of data and analytics at Oracle Construction and Engineering • April 5, 2021

Meet the vertical automated grocery store

Coming soon to cities across the country, Boston-based Urbx's futuristic stores will cost between $5 million and $7 million but will have lower real estate costs and higher e-commerce productivity than traditional groceries.

By Jeff Wells • March 31, 2021

UK high-speed rail project uses decommissioned wind turbines to reinforce concrete

HS2’s joint venture, which includes Skanska, is swapping steel rebar for recycled turbine blades.

By Zachary Phillips • March 31, 2021

Microsoft executive appointed head of national BIM committee

Salla Eckhardt has also worked in VDC and technology-related roles at Seattle-area construction firms Hoffman Construction and Sellen Construction.

By Jennifer Goodman • March 31, 2021

4 innovations shaping infrastructure construction

These technology-based techniques can help civil contractors do their work safely and in less time.

By Jennifer Goodman • March 24, 2021

Tech 101: 5G networks in construction

The reality still trails the hype, but this wireless communication technology's advantages for construction are clear.

By Joe Bousquin • March 17, 2021

Tips and tricks of the trade on innovation from leading specialty contractors

The demand for specialty contractors continues to grow as general contractors and owners look for specialists in plumbing, electrical work, welding, and more to bring their projects to life. 

By Grace Ellis, Content Marketing Manager & Editor in Chief, Autodesk Construction Solutions • March 15, 2021

Women in construction push for more inclusive terminology

Founded by two women, software company Bridgit has partnered with Ledcor to challenge others in the industry to use gender-inclusive language.

By Zachary Phillips • March 12, 2021

ASCE webinar addresses infrastructure resiliency, technology

"Technology is giving us more tools today than you can possibly imagine to do infrastructure assessment," said a panelist at a recent American Society of Civil Engineers webinar.

By Kim Slowey • March 10, 2021

Procore IPO is back on

After delays brought on by the coronavirus, the construction management software provider has amended its filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

By Zachary Phillips • March 10, 2021

8 contech firms receive investor funding

Companies such as Built Technologies, Versatile and DroneDeploy have benefited from an increase in investments in construction technology.

By Zachary Phillips • March 10, 2021

Kraft Heinz pilots recycled plastic packaging for roofs

If the post-consumer plastic boards being tested on two factories work well, the food processing company says it may someday be able to repair its facilities with packaging from the products it makes.

By Megan Poinski • March 3, 2021