Technology: Page 17
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Sponsored by Revizto
Highlights: The secret sauce to effective coordination in large projects
The construction industry has always been known for its traditional and manual approach, but with the advent of technology, the industry is rapidly changing.
Feb. 21, 2023 -
Construction technology funding holds steady at nearly $5.4B
North America and Europe dominated the contech market last year, according to a new report by Cemex Ventures.
By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 15, 2023 -
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Reading between the lines of tech sector job cuts
High demand for talent persists, despite ominous signs of downsizing.
By Matt Ashare • Feb. 15, 2023 -
Q&A
How a theater background helped set the stage for a career in construction
Bulley & Andrews’ Dana Erdman embraces technology as well as diversity in her dual roles at the Chicago-based construction firm.
By Jennifer Goodman • Feb. 15, 2023 -
Labor shortages, inflation vex civil contractors, but optimism remains
Dodge found that 78% of civil engineers use BIM, up from 66% in 2020, while interest in digital twins is growing.
By Jen A. Miller • Feb. 14, 2023 -
Contech Funding
Toggle funding boosted to $15M
The rebar-bending robotics company is looking to double its headcount following an upcoming Series B round.
By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 13, 2023 -
Sponsored by Genda
3 key reasons top GCs are implementing worker-focused resource monitoring tech
GCs are using trade data from resource monitoring tech to improve job site visibility and performance.
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Boldt invests in VC firm founded by Green Bay Packers, Microsoft
A major focus of the investment includes technologies around modularization and automation, said Dave Kievet, president of The Boldt Co.
By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 8, 2023 -
Philly launches digital tool to ease building permitting process
The pilot aims to improve access to information about necessary permits, approvals and other requirements for some residential and commercial projects, the city said.
By Michael Brady • Feb. 8, 2023 -
Autodesk lays off 250 employees amid tech industry crunch
The cuts appear to be the first in recent months at a major construction-related tech firm.
By Matthew Thibault • Updated Feb. 7, 2023 -
Sponsored by Revizto
Revizto is now certified by ISO 27001
Revizto, the industry-leading Integrated Collaboration Platform, achieves ISO 27001 certification.
Feb. 6, 2023 -
Contech firm Built Robotics acquires Roin, eyes expansion
The acquisition adds Roin's automated concrete power trowel to Built's retrofit excavation automation tools.
By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 1, 2023 -
Q&A
Why 3D printing is still flat in commercial construction
Building codes — not capabilities or design — are holding the technology back, according to an engineering firm executive.
By Chris Wood • Feb. 1, 2023 -
Only half of companies have the budgets necessary to mitigate cybersecurity risks: study
A report from Neustar shows macroeconomic pressures are leading to a squeeze on IT security spending.
By David Jones • Feb. 1, 2023 -
Project Milestones
Bechtel completes $140M Texas solar project
The country’s second-largest contractor claims the project can power over 20,000 homes.
By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 31, 2023 -
2023 OUTLOOK
7 projects to watch in 2023
From an NFL stadium to a major airport expansion and a massive manufacturing plant, these high-profile, high-impact projects are expected to hit significant milestones this year.
By Construction Dive Staff • Jan. 30, 2023 -
Contech Funding
Robotics firm Kewazo gets a $10M lift
The company’s automated hoist bot provides more than just muscle, offering onboard data analytics for site management, too.
By Joe Bousquin • Jan. 25, 2023 -
New construction technology releases: January 2023
eTakeoff, Topcon, RedTeam and others have recently released new products and updates to keep construction projects running on time and on budget.
By Jennifer Goodman • Jan. 25, 2023 -
4 North American contech startups selected for tech incubator
The French construction firm Vinci Group's innovation platform aims to solve key problems in the industry.
By Julie Strupp • Jan. 25, 2023 -
Intel cancels $700M Oregon lab project
The tech giant planned to use the 200,000-square-foot facility to study sustainable technologies for data centers.
By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 25, 2023 -
2023 construction outlook roundup: Proceed with caution
As they look to the year ahead, contractors want to know how frayed supply chains, inflation and labor shortages will affect their business.
By Construction Dive Staff • Jan. 23, 2023 -
Hensel Phelps launches tech investment arm
Diverge provides a platform to nurture startups that aim to solve the problems of today and tomorrow.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Jan. 18, 2023 -
Q&A
‘Huge appetite’ for mass timber fuels new Webcor unit
Webcor Timber is looking to capitalize on a growing industry, an executive at the California contractor said.
By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 18, 2023 -
Cyber, business interruption remain top global corporate risks
Risk management leaders remain highly concerned about the threat of malicious attacks and data breaches, according to Allianz Global.
By David Jones • Jan. 18, 2023 -
2023 OUTLOOK
Contech trends to watch in the new year
As builders adapt to economic, supply chain and labor challenges, they're turning to technology to boost performance.
By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 11, 2023