Technology: Page 16

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    Suffolk’s tech VC arm closes $110M inaugural fund

    The Boston-based contractor’s investment business sees artificial intelligence, automation and sustainability as key innovation themes in construction.

    By • July 12, 2023
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    Companies lose millions chasing data, information

    A new report on wasted efforts in the office paints a stark picture for construction and other businesses that fall behind in the tech adoption race.

    By • July 11, 2023
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    Trendline

    Construction Technology

    As construction technology continues to evolve, here’s what savvy contractors need to know.

    By Construction Dive staff
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    Bechtel opens new Arizona office amid semiconductor boom

    The location will help the contractor take advantage of a computer chip manufacturing wave in the area.

    By • July 10, 2023
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    5 ways to protect your bottom line with Autodesk Construction Cloud

    Want to ensure profitable construction projects? Here are five ways Autodesk can help your team.

    July 10, 2023
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    GSA program to test 20 emerging technologies

    $30 million in funding will focus on a range of areas, including energy efficient and low-carbon products.

    By • July 7, 2023
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    What to do after a data breach

    Long before a cyber incident, well-prepared companies set up response teams with workers from multiple departments.

    By Sue Poremba • July 5, 2023
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    Executive Moves

    Salt Lake City contractor hires tech-focused VP

    Heather Soderquist will be Jacobsen Construction’s first vice president of innovation.

    By • July 5, 2023
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    Applications open for $85M first round of IIJA contech funding

    The ADCMS money has been in limbo since the $1.2 trillion infrastructure act passed in late 2021.

    By • Updated July 5, 2023
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    AI linked to new crop of business email scams

    Firms can no longer count on bad spelling and grammar to red-flag problem emails: Fraudsters are using AI to craft well-written email messages at scale.

    By Alexei Alexis • June 28, 2023
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    Contech Funding

    Contech firms rake in funding

    Investors poured millions into tech startups as the construction industry hungers for more offerings.

    By • June 28, 2023
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    Q&A

    After acquisition, midsize contractor gains ‘a lot of opportunities,’ exec says

    Kevin Foltermann, the vice president of Texas for W.E. O’Neil, spoke to Construction Dive about his company’s future, the addition of dedicated contech professionals and more.

    By • June 26, 2023
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    SEC delays final rule on cyber incident disclosure as industry pushes back

    The agency was seeking prompt reporting of material cyber breaches and attacks, but faced a range of concerns from stakeholders.

    By David Jones • June 21, 2023
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    Subcontractor automation boosts profits while cutting costs: report

    Contractors that automate more than half of their subcontractor management processes see bigger benefits, according to Dodge Construction Network.

    By • June 21, 2023
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    GM to invest nearly $1B in Ohio engine facility

    The automaker is focused on boosting motor production to meet rising demand for its heavy-duty trucks.

    By Megan Ruggles • June 21, 2023
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    Early involvement a ‘recipe for success’ on $2.5B HQ2 project

    Clark Construction’s Lee DeLong spoke to Construction Dive as Amazon celebrated the grand opening of its second headquarters in Arlington, Virginia.

    By • June 20, 2023
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    Project Milestones

    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 • June 14, 2023
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    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 • June 12, 2023
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    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
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    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 • June 7, 2023
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    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
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    Executive Moves

    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 • June 1, 2023
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    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 • May 31, 2023
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    Project Milestones

    Swinerton tops out Charlotte mass timber project

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

    By • May 31, 2023
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    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