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Project MilestonesSwinerton breaks ground on Texas mass timber office
The Austin building, which will be occupied by the contractor, features a different mechanical system on each floor.
By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 9, 2024 -
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Balfour Beatty partners to develop 3D-printing materials
Together with materials firm Versarien, the London-based builder will develop a variety of mortars for use in civil construction.
By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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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 FirmusAvoiding construction disputes: 3 ways AI mitigates risk early
Leveraging AI technology during the preconstruction phase can significantly reduce the design-induced risks, errors and disputes associated with early design sets.
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PCL, HammerTech sign multiyear safety tech agreement
The software will help the builder gather more sophisticated data around safety to inform decision-making toward its “zero incident” goal.
By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 4, 2024 -
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Q&ACould Gen Z be the next toolbelt generation?
Contractors can recruit this group of workers with benefits like tuition reimbursement, mental health counseling and even pet insurance, according to an industry executive.
By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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Glass houses? MIT pilots translucent bricks
Researchers recycled crushed bottles to 3D-print multilayered blocks as strong as concrete, according to the university.
By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 2, 2024 -
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Project MilestonesConsigli breaks ground on $500M Maine higher-ed campus
The superstructure of a 245,000-square-foot research building will be partially built with mass timber to reduce embodied carbon and emissions on the project.
By Matthew Thibault • Updated Oct. 2, 2024 -
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Conferences for the second half of 2025
Construction Dive rounds up the industry conferences, expos and meetings on tap through the rest of the year.
By Matthew Thibault • Updated June 3, 2025 -
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Executive MovesSuffolk hires Turner vet to lead manufacturing, advanced tech work
Darin Hart brings 35 years of experience to the company as it positions itself for the semiconductor industry’s growth.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 30, 2024 -
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Thought Leaders: September 2024
Executives from Messer, Warfel, Consigli and more talk about their latest challenges and successes.
By Construction Dive Staff • Sept. 27, 2024 -
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Q&ASkanska pilots hydration test machine in Florida
On three healthcare projects, the contractor used a device to demonstrate the importance of proper water intake and to help keep workers safe in the heat.
By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 26, 2024 -
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How PCL used a high-tech load stabilizer to work on windy days
The construction giant leveraged a physical crane attachment that employs sensors and anticipates weight shifts to put 10,000-pound formwork slabs in place accurately and safely.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 25, 2024 -
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Lump sum contracts benefit engineers, owners in AI age
The delivery method is best suited for projects with a well-defined scope, such as road and bridge rehabilitation, per a new report from the American Council of Engineering Companies.
By Julie Strupp • Sept. 24, 2024 -
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Walmart uses 3D printing for Tennessee store addition
The 20-foot-high expansion is one of the largest freestanding 3D-printed commercial concrete structures in the U.S., according to Alquist 3D.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 23, 2024 -
Researcher awarded patent on device to track movement in composite materials
Missouri University of Science & Technology's Genda Chen said the sensor can track movements as small as 1 micrometer.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 20, 2024 -
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Cybersecurity firm flags attack on construction accounting system
Users of Foundation Software, which serves 43,000 construction pros, may be at risk of intrusion if they still use default credentials, according to cybersecurity firm Huntress.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 18, 2024 -
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White House creates AI infrastructure task force
Data center operators and other artificial intelligence company leaders strategized with the Biden administration last week on how to support the burgeoning, power-hungry sector.
By Julie Strupp • Sept. 17, 2024 -
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Q&AData center boom spurs need for better planning, prefab
DPR’s Andy Kirby talks with Construction Dive about offsite construction, labor and the use of tech in data center builds.
By Sebastian Obando • Sept. 17, 2024 -
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Project MilestonesBarton Malow-Turner-Dixon JV starts $2.2B Detroit hospital expansion
The largest healthcare investment in the city’s history will add 1.2 million square feet to the Henry Ford Hospital campus, including a 20-story tower.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 17, 2024 -
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OpinionWhy I chose preconstruction tech for a looming deadline
LeChase Construction Services’ Peter Muench talks about leveraging a collaboration platform to keep a project on track under a tight funding timeline.
By Peter Muench • Sept. 13, 2024 -
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Contech Funding5 contech firms net a total of $126M in funding
Companies that announced successful raises amid a challenging financing environment include decarbonization and scheduling startups.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 11, 2024 -
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Gilbane bets on AI in national rollout
After piloting Trunk Tools’ data-corralling chatbot on a recent job, the Providence, Rhode Island-based contractor has greenlit the tech for another 10 projects across the country.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 10, 2024 -
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Q&AAI-driven BIM shows promise to improve clash detection at Warfel
The firm’s new director of construction services talks about the MEP space, new tech and operational challenges.
By Sebastian Obando • Sept. 9, 2024 -
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Executive MovesBalfour Beatty adds new CIO, procurement officer
The London-based builder brings in the new C-suite members amid burgeoning interest in artificial intelligence at the firm and across the industry.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 9, 2024 -
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Sponsored by ReviztoFrom data chaos to digital calm: The top 6 benefits of Revizto on AEC projects
How your company can transform an abundance of data into a competitive edge.
Sept. 9, 2024
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