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Consigli completes 2 mass timber structures in Maine
The $37 million buildings at Bowdoin College are the first commercially scaled mass timber buildings in the state, according to the project team.
By Matthew Thibault • Dec. 12, 2023 -
Sponsored by IFS
The biggest industry drivers behind the growing need for excellent project financial control
Discover the urgent need for robust project financial control in the competitive construction landscape.
Dec. 11, 2023 -
Trendline
Preconstruction
Preconstruction collaboration is key to a successful project, experts say.
By Construction Dive staff -
Sponsored by Esri
Streamlining the inspection of construction sites with a stormwater activity management solution
Ames Construction implemented a stormwater construction activity management solution based on geographic information system (GIS) technology for Bus Rapid Transit in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Dec. 11, 2023 -
Detroit unveils wireless EV charging roadway
The quarter-mile stretch, which recharges vehicles as they drive or park on the street, was designed at Michigan Central, a subsidiary of Ford Motor Company.
By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 7, 2023 -
AI-driven approaches can expedite building decarbonization: McKinsey
Machine learning, artificial intelligence and physics-based models can accelerate net-zero efforts, providing a more than 100-fold increase in the pace and scale of decarbonization, according to the consulting firm.
By Nish Amarnath • Dec. 6, 2023 -
Contech startups swim in cash as established firms face pressure
While venture funding in the industry eclipsed record numbers this year, tech stalwarts are running into customer growth and adoption issues.
By Matthew Thibault • Dec. 6, 2023 -
Sponsored by Newforma
The power of project information: How to streamline submittal and RFI review workflows
Today’s modern workflows require modern solutions to speed up the process, even when we’re not sitting near our desks or, more importantly, on the field tending to urgent matters.
Dec. 4, 2023 -
Q&A
The future of infrastructure is green, AECOM exec says
Public policy and new tech, including AI, are driving resilience projects in Southern California, said Los Angeles Metro Executive and Strategy + Growth Leader Jill Kurth.
By Julie Strupp • Nov. 30, 2023 -
Robots share data, work together on experimental jobsite
University of British Columbia professor Tony Yang believes that new tech will drastically change the construction landscape over the next 10 years.
By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 29, 2023 -
AI developers, led by OpenAI, raise over $50B
ChatGPT maker OpenAI currently leads the pack with $11.3 billion in funding, as the tech sector’s rising star also faces a host of challenges.
By Alexei Alexis • Nov. 29, 2023 -
Infrastructure act
Feds award $34M for digital construction tech
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding will go to projects that emphasize data collection and management on construction work across 10 states.
By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 29, 2023 -
3 tips for contractors to leverage BIM
From aligning relevant parties to effective communication, experts broke down strategies at the Design-Build Conference & Expo.
By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 21, 2023 -
Chaos at OpenAI raises questions about enterprise reliance on ChatGPT
With OpenAI's leaders ousted and staff in revolt, the volatility could cause enterprises to shift where they procure generative AI.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • Nov. 21, 2023 -
Sponsored by Procore Risk Advisors
How today’s contractors are leveraging data to reduce risk
How integrating technologies significantly reduces the chance of human error, enhances safety protocols and reduces incidents.
Nov. 20, 2023 -
Most businesses buy the wrong software, report finds
Unanticipated onboarding costs and the shift from on-prem licensing to usage-based fee structures can exacerbate buyer’s remorse, a Capterra survey found.
By Matt Ashare • Nov. 15, 2023 -
Contech surpasses $30B in total venture funding
More construction technology providers will reach unicorn status even as venture capital slows in other sectors, according to an investment firm focused on the industry.
By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 15, 2023 -
How this team planned for 3 different end users with VR
Construction pros from Rudolph & Sletten, Jacobs and Boulder Associates discussed the use cases for virtual reality at the Design-Build Conference & Expo earlier this month.
By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 14, 2023 -
8 tech tools to find, hire construction workers
From well-known names to emerging sites, there are a lot of online options to help contractors make the perfect hire.
By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 8, 2023 -
Turkish firm taps Bechtel for Texas solar project
Sabanci Renewables plans to invest between $220 million to $250 million in its newly acquired Oriana Solar facility.
By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 3, 2023 -
5 award-winning mass timber designs
The proposals demonstrate innovation in the use of the sustainable material and shared in a prize pool worth $2.2 million.
By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 3, 2023 -
Startup competition announces 8 finalists
The companies, which offer solutions ranging from underground utility detection to autonomous layout systems, will compete for the top prize in Cemex's annual tech contest.
By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 1, 2023 -
Need for skilled AI talent is driving up salaries
The average listed salary for an AI engineer grew 12% compared to three months ago, reaching $188,000, according to Comprehensive.io data.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • Nov. 1, 2023 -
Sponsored by Quickbase
Why you’re in project pitfall hell – and how to start climbing out
Falling behind schedule on projects? Knowing where your organization is spending – and losing – time can unlock better processes and help you tackle the increasingly complex problems of how work gets done.
By Peter Rifken, Fellow Solutions Consultant, Quickbase • Oct. 30, 2023 -
Blackstone subsidiary plans $1.5B data center project in Ohio
New Albany continues to attract massive projects across construction sectors, such as Intel’s $20 billion semiconductor plant and Amazon’s $3.5 billion data center commitment.
By Sebastian Obando • Oct. 26, 2023 -
5 new robots contractors should know
From a humanoid bot that tosses bags to a bricklaying truck, these emerging machines may lighten your workload.
By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 25, 2023