Agentic AI is the new tech buzzword. Here’s what builders need to know.

The next step beyond generative AI, these applications can operate in a more autonomous fashion, but there’s still room for improvement.

By Matthew Thibault • March 12, 2025

Top construction-related podcasts

The AEC industry boasts a vast offering of informative, on-demand programs. Here are some to add to your playlist.

By Matthew Thibault • Updated June 3, 2025

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Construction Technology

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

By Construction Dive staff

Bringing multiphysics simulation to construction sites

Contractors better manage construction project economics and carbon footprint with simulation apps.

By Alan Petrillo • March 10, 2025

AI has turned on the lights — Now construction must focus, adjust and evolve

In construction, true progress will depend on how well the industry adapts, learns and integrates AI into our daily workflows for decision-making with real-world impact.

By Chris Greene VP of Innovation & Insights & Nancy Rogge, Senior VP of Learning & Technology • March 10, 2025

Robotic bridge inspection tech wins ASCE award

The system, developed by a Missouri S&T researcher, employs three drones to crawl, scrutinize and test spans.

By Matthew Thibault • March 5, 2025

Construction Champions 2025

These women are helping to shape the industry from the ground up.

By Construction Dive Staff • March 3, 2025

WSP ‘feeling extremely good’ even amid instability from Trump’s moves

The firm announced a multi-year partnership with Microsoft as it embarks on a new tech-focused strategic cycle.

By Julie Strupp • Feb. 28, 2025

Contech saw more deals, fewer dollars last year

BuiltWorlds’ Annual Venture & Investment Report pointed to increased interest in infrastructure tech, alongside deals in the merger and acquisition space.

By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 26, 2025

Robot utilizes AI to construct walls in 1 day

PulteGroup said the machine, piloted on a Florida jobsite, could help address labor availability and the need to build more efficiently and sustainably.

By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 26, 2025

Apple to invest more than $500B in US manufacturing

The Silicon Valley behemoth said it will open a new server facility in Houston next year and create a training academy in Detroit as part of the investment.

By Nathan Owens • Feb. 25, 2025

DeepSeek called a net positive for data centers despite overcapacity worries

More efficient AI models could reduce demand for liquid cooling retrofits while accelerating adoption, boosting the industry’s longer-term fortunes, experts say.

By Brian Martucci • Feb. 21, 2025

Skanska establishes high-tech manufacturing unit

The contractor is gearing up to meet growing demand for semiconductor facilities and similar projects.

By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 19, 2025

Biogas project investment increased 40% in 2024, industry group says

The agricultural sector is now moving faster than landfills to bring facilities online, but landfills account for 72% of total U.S. biogas production capacity, according to a new report from the American Biogas Council.

By Jacob Wallace • Feb. 19, 2025

Wyndham targets growth near data centers, infrastructure projects

The company has dozens of hotels within a 10-mile radius of the top 10 data center projects and plans more new construction in 2025.

By Noelle Mateer • Feb. 19, 2025

Fluor bets on data centers, power amid CEO switch

COO Jim Breuer will step into the CEO role effective May 1, taking over for David Constable.

By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 19, 2025

Revolutionizing construction: AI’s role in reducing project delays

How innovative software improves clarity, reduces risks, and increases efficiency.

By Wendi Burke • Feb. 18, 2025

New construction technology releases: February 2025

Offerings this month include an exoskeleton that makes 70 pounds feel like 8, smart glasses for remote support and an AI agent that handles busywork.

By Joe Bousquin , Jennifer Goodman • Feb. 12, 2025

ICC eyes building codes for 3D printing

The council will hold its next public hearing for the standards Feb. 14, where it will discuss the results of the comment period that ended in January.

By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 12, 2025

Preconstruction data analytics: Learn from your past. Predict the future

Want to level up your preconstruction? Use your data to benchmark, spot trends and predict costs.

Feb. 10, 2025

Nonprofit launches mobile app to address industry mental health crisis

Participants of ABC’s Florida East Coast chapter’s charity arm will post a QR code on jobsites to connect workers with healthcare professionals.

By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 6, 2025

Google plans $75B investment to build out cloud AI capacity

The majority of the spending will target technical infrastructure, including servers and data centers, CFO Anat Ashkenazi said Tuesday.

By Matt Ashare • Feb. 6, 2025

Boston expands net-zero emissions requirements to new buildings, large additions

The zoning change requires most new buildings to be net zero when they open. The city previously set similar performance standards for existing buildings.

By Joe Burns • Feb. 5, 2025

Purdue launches new contech program in Indianapolis

Operated out of Purdue Polytechnic Institute, the offering includes an “earn and learn” incentive for prospective students, who can make money while attending school.

By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 5, 2025

$1.6B Pittsburgh airport project hits key milestone

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

By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 4, 2025

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 Matthew Thibault • Feb. 3, 2025