Microsoft plans $1B data center campus on former Foxconn site

Pending local officials' approval, the tech conglomerate's Wisconsin project could begin later this year.

By Sebastian Obando • March 29, 2023

Togal.AI raises $5M

After a funding round that included execs from Meta and Goldman Sachs, the firm plans to insert generative AI in its future product offerings, according to CEO Patrick Murphy.

By Matthew Thibault • Updated March 31, 2023

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Tech vendor risk raises vetting stakes in wake of SVB crisis

Deposits are safe, but tech startups may no longer have access to venture debt and the lines of credit that helped fuel innovation.

By Matt Ashare • March 29, 2023

IoT has massive upside, but data must flow first

Real-time data must be integrated to improve forecasting, quality control and risk reduction, experts say.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • March 29, 2023

Flatiron lands 4 California projects worth $704M

The Broomfield, Colorado-based contractor strung together two interstate wins, plus water and broadband infrastructure projects in the Golden State.

By Joe Bousquin • March 29, 2023

New construction technology releases: March 2023

Autodesk, HCSS, Trimble and others have recently released new products and updates to keep construction projects running on time and on budget.

By Jennifer Goodman • March 28, 2023

The top 4 construction buzzwords for 2023

Precon teams see digitizing and familiarizing with four key construction trends as ways to gain a competitive edge despite inflation, material costs and labor shortages.

March 27, 2023

Construction execs discuss future of safety technology

Panelists highlighted technologies that identify forward-looking hazard indicators on site during the 2023 New York Build Conference.

By Sebastian Obando • March 23, 2023

Drones, other contech poised for takeoff in NYC

Adoption of drone technology would greatly improve the speed and efficiency of conducting facade inspections, said a panelist at the 2023 New York Build Conference.

By Sebastian Obando • March 22, 2023

What The New York Times got wrong about construction

What is holding the industry back from broader tech adoption and more collaboration?

By Reid Senescu • March 22, 2023

Defunct Katerra sues former CFO for bonus

The failed Softbank-backed startup is alleging its former CFO is obligated to pay back his signing and relocation bonuses amid intensifying scrutiny of executive compensation.

By Grace Noto • March 22, 2023

Samsung’s Texas chip plant price tag reportedly surges to $25B

Announced last summer, the chip maker has already spent half of its original $17 billion budget, according to Reuters.

By Julie Strupp • Updated March 20, 2023

How multifamily builders are getting ahead of inflation

Bozzuto Construction’s newly minted VP advocates for the use of 3D modeling tech to increase efficiency.

By Mary Salmonsen • March 15, 2023

Bank failures could lead to heightened cyber threats

As regulators step in to operate SVB and Signature Bank, security executives warned companies to look out for malicious activity.

By Matt Kapko • March 15, 2023

Bechtel to build EV charging infrastructure

The Reston, Virginia-based contractor sees the sector as a “very high priority,” per a company executive.

By Matthew Thibault • March 15, 2023

Equipment makers roll out autonomous machinery at ConExpo

Teleo, Honda and Volvo are among the manufacturers offering new partnerships and updated products.

By Matthew Thibault • March 15, 2023

The number of women in technical roles is dropping

Addressing the scarcity of women in the tech workforce must go beyond the recruitment stage, according to a new report.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • March 8, 2023

ConTech Conversations: When it comes to innovation, ‘be intentional,’ says Gilbane exec

Kelly Benedict, the firm’s head of innovation and transformation, sees a lot of opportunity for women in construction right now.

By Matthew Thibault • March 8, 2023

New organization bolsters women in contech

Spearheaded by Hilti's Antonia Elisa Soler Blasco, the multinational organization is breaking down barriers for women in the field.

By Matthew Thibault • March 8, 2023

Could tech workers find a home in multifamily?

As multifamily firms embrace automation, there may be room for professionals who were recently laid off.

By Leslie Shaver • March 1, 2023

Sharing data is the intelligent thing to do in construction

Removing silos around project information will be critical for AI’s evolution on jobsites.

By Jason Dunnam • March 1, 2023

Arc CEO Frank L Ciminelli II: Platforms like cmBuilder.io are key to the future of construction

Innovative construction management firm, Arc Building Partners, is focused on fast-tracking even the most complex projects, and they’re doing it with platforms like cmBuilder.io.

By cmBuilder.io • Feb. 27, 2023

Productivity, ESG headline AGC Innovation Awards

The grand prize winner, to be revealed at the Associated General Contractors of America’s Las Vegas convention in March, will take home $7,000.

By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 22, 2023

Phishing remains top threat to businesses, IBM says

IBM Security X-Force’s annual threat intelligence report highlights what makes phishing such a dangerous and persistent point of entry.

By Matt Kapko • Feb. 22, 2023

New construction technology releases: February 2023

PlanHub, Trimble and others have recently released new products and updates to keep construction projects running on time and on budget.

By Jennifer Goodman • Feb. 22, 2023