New York City rebuilds $16.6M corridor with permeable concrete

As a result of new stormwater rules, the city will require green infrastructure in other, similar-sized projects going forward.

By Matthew Thibault • June 14, 2023

California’s AV bill advances as industry, legislators clash on safety issues

If the proposed law passes, a human operator would need to be on board heavy-duty trucks in the Golden State until at least Jan. 1, 2029.

By David Taube • June 14, 2023

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4 strategies for contech success

While money is pouring into the construction technology space, a fragmented customer base is holding solutions firms back. Here’s how to cope. 

By Joe Bousquin • June 12, 2023

There’s more than one way to calculate ROI for autonomous work

Return on investment is everything in industrial technology, and there are many ways to measure it.

June 12, 2023

Despite $50B of investment, contech is being held back by its fragmented customer base

Cash into the construction technology space grew by 85% during the pandemic, according to McKinsey, but the nature of the industry makes it a tough nut to crack. 

By Joe Bousquin • June 7, 2023

Workplace fatality rates have been stagnant for decades. Could robotics finally reduce them?

Despite ongoing concerns about automation in the workplace, robotics focused on safety could also lead to the creation of new jobs, the National Safety Council said.

By Carolyn Crist • June 1, 2023

California contractor makes CFO, IT appointments

The two new Blach Construction execs were hired from competitor Rudolph and Sletten and global tech giant Cisco Systems.

By Jennifer Goodman • June 1, 2023

Rebar-tying robot slashes time on Wisconsin bridge project

The machine fastens reinforcing steel at a rate of over 1,100 bindings per hour.

By Jennifer Goodman • May 31, 2023

Swinerton tops out Charlotte mass timber project

The firm's Timberlab subsidiary supplied cross-laminated beams and a prefabricated structural system.

By Matthew Thibault • May 31, 2023

LG Energy Solution, Hyundai to build $4.3B joint battery cell plant in Georgia

The two South Korea-based companies will locate the facility near Hyundai’s upcoming EV campus.

By Sara Samora • May 30, 2023

Broad campaign underway to access US critical infrastructure using small, home office devices

A state-linked actor, Volt Typhoon, is attempting to gain a foothold across U.S. networks amid rising tensions in the Pacific, Microsoft and the Five Eyes authorities said.

By David Jones • May 26, 2023

Enel chooses Oklahoma as home of first US solar panel factory

The $1 billion-plus factory will be located at the Tulsa Port of Inola, giving it easy access to rail and river transport.

By Kate Magill • May 24, 2023

Construction management software BuildOps raises $50M

The company has drawn the attention of celebrity investors, including former Twitter CEO Dick Costolo and NFL Hall of Famer Joe Montana.

By Matthew Thibault • May 24, 2023

ConTech Conversations: Why ChatGPT wants contractors to try AI

OpenAI’s much talked-about language model told Construction Dive that artificial intelligence is meant to collaborate with contractors, not rob workers of their jobs.

By Matthew Thibault • May 24, 2023

Applied Materials plans $4B Silicon Valley chip research facility

The Santa Clara, California-based semiconductor firm plans to invest up to $25 billion over 10 years, contingent on support from the $52.7 billion CHIPS Act.

By Sebastian Obando • May 23, 2023

New construction technology releases: May 2023

From digital twins to payments and robots, companies are innovating in the first half of the year.

By Matthew Thibault • May 17, 2023

A ‘tech hub’ in your city? Commerce Department launches application process for $500M in grants.

The program will focus on key technology areas such as artificial intelligence and batteries. Its first phase will designate at least 20 tech hubs.

By Ysabelle Kempe • May 17, 2023

Earth movers, front-end loaders and robots take over the National Mall

Heavy equipment manufacturers are displaying their machines in Washington, D.C., this week to demonstrate the $1 trillion construction industry’s economic might and shine a light on policy priorities.

By Jennifer Goodman , Matthew Thibault • May 16, 2023

Will AI take your construction job? Only if you want it to.

Construction pros say given the shortage of workers, the tech will enhance more positions than it replaces, but employment law issues remain.

By Chris Wood • May 15, 2023

Coulomb Solutions plans to build US battery pack factory

The announcement follows LG Energy Solution’s $2.3 billion LFP battery facility in Queen Creek, Arizona, and Ford’s $3.5 billion factory for the same battery type in Marshall, Michigan. 

By Sara Samora • May 15, 2023

Modular builder wins $2.2M Vermont school contract

KBS is working with the Department of Energy’s Advanced Building Construction initiative to improve its units’ energy efficiency.

By Sebastian Obando • May 15, 2023

How AI can increase bid accuracy and fight economic uncertainty

AI platforms can analyze drawing sets, automatically identify design-related risks to improve decision-making.

May 15, 2023

Overcome these 3 obstacles to investing in autonomous work

Three hesitations preventing investments in autonomous work according to a survey of construction, agriculture and mining leaders.

May 15, 2023

Shawmut revolutionizes subcontractor management with HammerTech

Shawmut taps HammerTech for next-gen subcontractor management: Uncover the groundbreaking strategy.

May 15, 2023

Mercedes-Benz partners with NavVis on digital twins of factories

The collaboration will allow the automaker to simulate new site layouts and production line changes.

By Kate Magill • May 10, 2023