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Balfour Beatty gives 109-year-old Coca-Cola plant a modern facelift
The builder leveraged technology to access plans in real time, as it transformed the century-old bottling facility in Atlanta into a mixed-use space.
By Matthew Thibault • March 29, 2024 -
8 construction-related firms make Fast Company’s innovators list
Robot manufacturers, workforce training shops and forward-thinking architects are among the publisher’s tally of the world’s most innovative companies.
By Matthew Thibault • March 27, 2024 -
Trendline
Preconstruction
Preconstruction collaboration is key to a successful project, experts say.
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Oracle, Google and Meta lead data center construction surge
Digital transformation spurred a 46% year-over-year increase in these high-tech builds, according to CBRE, with even bigger numbers on tap for 2024.
By Sebastian Obando • March 26, 2024 -
US DOT awards $54M in SMART grants to local governments
Projects in 22 states range from sensors in roads and intersections to an overhaul of a work zone data environment.
By Matthew Thibault • March 25, 2024 -
Sponsored by Yooz
Instigating industry modernization one transaction at a time
Transforming construction with digital payments: Efficiency, finance, and partnerships redefined.
March 25, 2024 -
Sponsored by Revizto
Quantifying the ROI of BIM coordination
General contractor virtually eliminates change orders with an integrated collaboration platform.
March 25, 2024 -
Balfour Beatty working on AI-based safety, project apps
The London-based construction giant cited potential productivity gains and growing labor concerns as drivers for developing its technology in house.
By Matthew Thibault • March 20, 2024 -
Developer sues Minnesota contractor after $735K payment disappears
Court documents point to “one or more insiders” who allegedly diverted funds by accessing an executive’s email and doctoring a notary's stamp of approval.
By Matthew Thibault • March 19, 2024 -
Sponsored by Hitech Digital
BIM services - A game changer for MEP engineers and consultants
By adopting BIM's data-driven approach, MEP professionals today streamline workflows, reduce project risks and design more efficient and sustainable building systems.
March 18, 2024 -
Sponsored by BlueScope Buildings North America
How to embed sustainability in construction supply chains
Transforming a supply chain into a sustainable value chain involves commitment, collaboration, technology and innovation.
March 18, 2024 -
Opinion
How reverse mentoring benefits contractors in the age of AI
A two-way knowledge flow can help older workers leverage artificial intelligence while building team trust among generations, writes a construction expert.
By Rahul Shah • March 13, 2024 -
Ransomware festers as a top security challenge, US intel leaders say
U.S. intelligence leaders warn ransomware activity is growing, despite high-profile efforts to seize threat actors’ infrastructure.
By Matt Kapko • March 13, 2024 -
New construction technology releases: March 2024
Just in time for spring construction season, new tech tools include heavy equipment innovations, a handheld radar scanner and digital twin upgrades.
By Construction Dive Staff • March 13, 2024 -
Sponsored by Sensera Systems
Guarding your assets: The rising stakes of construction site security
Discover the staggering impact of theft on the construction industry, with recent statistics revealing losses of over $1 billion annually. Learn how advanced security solutions can help protect your assets.
March 11, 2024 -
Meet Sidekick, Skanska’s new AI chatbot
To avoid the types of sensitive data leaks that have occurred at other companies, the contractor has walled off the tech inside its proprietary cloud.
By Matthew Thibault • March 6, 2024 -
Contractors apply AI to design, infrastructure monitoring, safety
Other uses include measuring a structure’s carbon footprint and streamlining RFIs, according to panelists at the recent New York Build conference.
By Sebastian Obando • March 5, 2024 -
5 contech firms pull in cash amid funding downturn
Companies focused on productivity tools, robots and AI-powered back office platforms have found success recently with investment rounds.
By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 28, 2024 -
Climate risk planning portal from Argonne National Lab gets new features
The platform uses one of the world's largest supercomputers to model climate change hazards for vulnerable populations and infrastructure.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Feb. 27, 2024 -
Screening can wrongly eliminate potential tradesworkers
The recruiting process that works for office jobs isn’t always effective when looking for construction labor, experts say.
By Jen A. Miller • Feb. 27, 2024 -
Sponsored by Document Crunch
Building a solid foundation: How AI is minimizing risk and enabling contract compliance on projects
Learn how AI can help contractors de-risk their projects, minimize disputes and improve contract compliance.
Feb. 26, 2024 -
CIOs worry about AI’s accuracy
Tech leaders are uneasy about generative AI’s shortcomings and the impact on employees as pressure mounts to deploy the technology, Juniper Networks data shows.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • Feb. 21, 2024 -
DPR optimistic but careful about AI in new report
The Redwood City, California-based contractor has a “curious, yet cautious” approach to AI and machine learning in construction.
By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 21, 2024 -
9 of the top contech deals of 2023
Autonomous drone technology, metal reclamation and modular construction topped the list of the biggest contech funding rounds last year.
By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 21, 2024 -
Q&A
Detroit GC Walbridge confident in EV plant construction boost
Executive Vice President Randy Abdallah talks about manufacturing projects, improving site safety with AI and using smart contracts in construction.
By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 21, 2024 -
EV battery plant construction booms even as automakers hit the brakes
Although demand for electric vehicles has slowed, EV-related projects are continuing to help power the construction industry.
By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 20, 2024