Technology: Page 19

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    Payments firm Billd lands $100M credit line to fund subcontractors

    The money will feed two of the company’s app-based cash flow products.

    By • Nov. 16, 2022
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    How construction is getting smarter with data intelligence

    Contractors are increasingly pulling info from the systems they already have to work faster and more efficiently.

    By Chris Wood • Nov. 16, 2022
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    Trendline

    Life Sciences, Labs and Medical Facilities

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    By Construction Dive staff
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    Project Wins

    Turner to lead $4.4B Ohio EV factory build

    The company expects to begin construction on the Honda battery facility near Columbus in early 2023.

    By • Nov. 16, 2022
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    Procore launches payment service

    The software giant announced that Procore Pay will streamline lien waiver collection and feature expedited invoice review.

    By • Nov. 14, 2022
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    New construction technology releases for November 2022

    EarthCam, Trimble, Hilti and others have recently launched new products and updates to keep construction projects running on time and on budget.

    By • Nov. 9, 2022
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    First mass timber commercial office building in DC opens

    A 108,000-square-foot addition at the Capitol Riverfront property incorporated 1,300 tons of the renewable material.

    By • Updated Nov. 11, 2022
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    Deep Dive

    Multifamily developers embrace modular building

    The sector is turning to prefabrication to speed up project deliveries, but not for any real cost savings during the construction phase, experts say.

    By • Nov. 8, 2022
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    Construction events for the second half of 2023

    It’s time to plan for the rest of this year. Construction Dive has you covered with a full list of the industry conferences, expos and meetings coming up.

    By • Updated June 27, 2023
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    Turner tech program aims to address construction’s worst pain points

    Two entrepreneurs-in-residence are examining how technology can help alleviate problems with issues like payments, cash flow, insurance and finance.

    By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Nov. 2, 2022
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    Cemex selects 8 winners of its Construction Startup Competition

    The companies target different challenges in the building process, such as increasing productivity and reducing carbon emissions.

    By • Nov. 1, 2022
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    7 common payment issues in construction and how to combat them

    What are the most common construction payment pain points? Combat them to stay afloat in busy times.

    By Tom Scalisi • Oct. 31, 2022
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    BP and Hertz to build EV fast-charging stations across the US

    Ride-hailing drivers, Hertz car renters and the public will be able to charge up at hundreds of locations in the U.S.

    By Dan Zukowski • Oct. 27, 2022
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    Sanibel Causeway repairs complete 12 days ahead of schedule

    Jacksonville, Florida-based Superior Construction said teamwork, an emergency comms network and drones were key to the rapid rebuild.

    By • Oct. 26, 2022
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    What’s next with Orlando’s regional digital twin

    Users can experience the 800-square-mile digital twin in downtown Orlando or via virtual reality as the Orlando Economic Partnership seeks to market its potential to inform decisions around infrastructure and business development.

    By Maria Rachal • Oct. 26, 2022
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    Q&A

    Use tech to combat ‘Neanderthal’ thinking in construction

    Industry guru Barry LePatner talks about the uniqueness of today’s economic challenges, and giving young pros the technology they need to solve them.

    By • Oct. 26, 2022
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    Suffolk’s BOOST tech accelerator selects startups for program, jobsite trials

    The company picked seven companies that offer contech solutions covering design, planning and robotics.

    By • Oct. 26, 2022
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    Sponsored by Dell

    How AEC companies can match hardware investment to BIM use cases

    As BIM software platforms and user expectations continue to evolve, AEC companies may find it increasingly challenging to ensure they have the right equipment for the job. How can they ensure they make smart equipment decisions that lead to successful BIM deployment?

    Oct. 24, 2022
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    DroneDeploy acquires StructionSite, partners with Avvir

    The deal will let construction companies document projects from the air and the ground in one platform.

    By • Oct. 19, 2022
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    New Releases

    New construction technology releases for fall 2022

    HP, Bluebeam, Leica and others have recently released new products and updates to keep construction projects running on time and on budget.

    By • Oct. 19, 2022
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    4 tips to protect IT employees from phishing attacks

    No one is perfect, and that includes your IT professionals. Here's what security experts say could help mitigate human error.

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • Oct. 19, 2022
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    Bidding frenzy: 9 online platforms to find, track RFPs

    Construction Dive rounds up the sites and services most used by contractors to acquire new work.

    By • Oct. 18, 2022
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    Lendlease leverages mushrooms for recycling

    The contractor hopes the fungi will provide a revenue stream in the future and help cut down on landfill costs.

    By • Oct. 12, 2022
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    Q&A

    BIM program aims to boost construction’s digital transformation

    Construction Dive talks with the director of the National Institute of Building Sciences’ new effort about standards and adoption.

    By • Oct. 11, 2022
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    Powered by AI, preconstruction tech takes on ‘real problems’

    Next-generation platforms help contractors create efficiencies and manage risk.

    By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Oct. 11, 2022
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    Q&A

    Construction management firm CEO: recession ‘feels like a self-fulfilling prophecy’

    Construction Dive talks with Frank Ciminelli, president and CEO of Buffalo, New York-based Arc Building Partners, about the pandemic, a potential recession and other challenges in the industry.

    By • Oct. 11, 2022