Inside construction firms’ fight for workers

Nearly nine in 10 firms are feeling the pinch on skilled labor, but tech may be a salve for employment woes, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.

By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 11, 2023

Walsh kicks off $1B Microsoft data center on former Foxconn site

Earthwork and excavation on the property in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, have begun, setting the stage for foundation work this fall.

By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 8, 2023

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Google plans $600M data center in Mesa, Arizona

The project announcement closely follows Google’s other recent commitments to expand its data center facilities elsewhere in the country, such as in Ohio and Iowa.

By Sebastian Obando • Sept. 8, 2023

WSP bets on 3D-printed concrete for infrastructure projects

The Canadian building giant is developing new applications for the technology, which can cut carbon emissions and project costs.

By Julie Strupp • Sept. 7, 2023

SEC cyber disclosure rules take effect: What to expect

With enforcement on the horizon, many of the SEC's rules for material disclosures are subject to interpretation.

By Naomi Eide • Sept. 6, 2023

Shared challenges: Why preconstruction is suddenly so important

General contractors such as Mortenson, Messer and PCL say project collaboration is happening much earlier and with greater transparency than before the pandemic.  

By Chris Wood • Sept. 6, 2023

Contractors adopt electric equipment to fight rising prices

Making the switch from diesel brings lower operating and maintenance costs, as well as federal and state tax incentives, according to an industry expert.

By Sebastian Obando • Aug. 31, 2023

ConTech Conversations: How putting trust in building models eliminates uncertainty

Hannu Lindberg, DPR’s leader of virtual design and construction, spoke about keeping teams on the same page and the future of workers on jobsites.

By Matthew Thibault • Aug. 30, 2023

PCL tops off $150M Toronto mass timber building

Limberlost Place includes three, three-story mass timber columns, which the contractor claims are among the largest in North America.

By Matthew Thibault • Aug. 29, 2023

5 construction-related ideas from Fast Company awards

Modular moon habitats, autonomous trucking technology and inside-out buildings are some of the advancements that the magazine highlighted in its annual list of innovations.

By Matthew Thibault • Aug. 29, 2023

Jacobs subsidiary and TomTom partner on transportation data

StreetLight Data and TomTom will develop an analytic platform to help cities and transit agencies plan transportation and infrastructure projects.

By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 29, 2023

What’s driving construction technology spending in 2023 and 2024?

The economic slowdown of 2023 is starting to materialize and affect budgets. But not in construction technology. Keep reading to find out what's driving increased tech spending into 2024.

By Rachel Jones • Aug. 28, 2023

Bechtel starts construction on NASA’s $1.5B Florida launch site

The rocket pad project, which will play a role in the agency's mission to put people back on the moon, has faced delays and cost overruns.

By Matthew Thibault • Aug. 24, 2023

How Israel’s startup culture powers contech innovation

The country’s business environment is a boon for enterprising construction technology firms, but it leaves little room to grow once a company is up and running, experts say.

By Matthew Thibault • Aug. 23, 2023

Data center construction rides AI wave: CBRE director

Rapid growth in artificial intelligence is fueling data center demand.

By Sebastian Obando • Aug. 22, 2023

4 ways connected laptops can help construction pros increase productivity and profitability

The latest cellular-equipped laptops and tablets are solving connectivity issues on construction sites.

Aug. 21, 2023

U of Illinois to create center for autonomous construction

The research program will be funded by grants of up to $8 million from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

By Matthew Thibault • Aug. 17, 2023

SEC cyber rule opens can of worms over insurance coverage

Required disclosures could prompt more lawsuits as plaintiffs leverage what companies file with the agency, driving an increase in insurance exclusions, industry experts say.   

By Robert Freedman • Aug. 16, 2023

AI holds promise for contractors that understand the risks

From go/no go decisions to proposal development, firms are already using the technology in surprising ways.

By Richard Friedman • Aug. 16, 2023

Google pours $350M into Iowa data center project

Major digital service firms continue to show interest in markets with ample land and water supply, low natural disaster risk and favorable energy costs.

By Sebastian Obando • Aug. 14, 2023

Improving contractor management programs and creating safer, more sustainable workplaces

Through an analysis of leading indicators and other proprietary, historical data, ISN provides a roadmap for companies to assess, improve and elevate their performance.

Aug. 14, 2023

3 contech firms snare summer cash rounds

While venture funding activity has slowed, these tech firms focused on construction continued to pull in investments. 

By Matthew Thibault • Aug. 9, 2023

JLL rolls out proprietary generative AI model to internal employees

In the first 48 hours following deployment at the commercial real estate and investment management company, more than 11,000 employees used the large language model.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Aug. 9, 2023

CHIPS Act draws over 460 applicants for semiconductor manufacturing funding

With $39 billion dedicated for the program, the immense interest may mean some tough choices for federal officials.

By Sara Samora • Aug. 9, 2023

SEC votes to overhaul disclosure rules for material cyber events

After a fierce debate, the agency voted to require companies to come clean on material breaches and attacks within four business days of determination.

By David Jones • Aug. 2, 2023