US DOT awards $54M in SMART grants to local governments

Projects in 22 states range from sensors in roads and intersections to an overhaul of a work zone data environment.

By Matthew Thibault • March 25, 2024

Instigating industry modernization one transaction at a time

Transforming construction with digital payments: Efficiency, finance, and partnerships redefined.

March 25, 2024

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Preconstruction collaboration is key to a successful project, experts say.

By Construction Dive staff

Quantifying the ROI of BIM coordination

General contractor virtually eliminates change orders with an integrated collaboration platform.

March 25, 2024

Balfour Beatty working on AI-based safety, project apps

The London-based construction giant cited potential productivity gains and growing labor concerns as drivers for developing its technology in house.

By Matthew Thibault • March 20, 2024

Developer sues Minnesota contractor after $735K payment disappears

Court documents point to “one or more insiders” who allegedly diverted funds by accessing an executive’s email and doctoring a notary's stamp of approval.

By Matthew Thibault • March 19, 2024

BIM services - A game changer for MEP engineers and consultants

By adopting BIM's data-driven approach, MEP professionals today streamline workflows, reduce project risks and design more efficient and sustainable building systems.  

March 18, 2024

How to embed sustainability in construction supply chains

Transforming a supply chain into a sustainable value chain involves commitment, collaboration, technology and innovation.

March 18, 2024

How reverse mentoring benefits contractors in the age of AI

A two-way knowledge flow can help older workers leverage artificial intelligence while building team trust among generations, writes a construction expert.

By Rahul Shah • March 13, 2024

Ransomware festers as a top security challenge, US intel leaders say

U.S. intelligence leaders warn ransomware activity is growing, despite high-profile efforts to seize threat actors’ infrastructure.

By Matt Kapko • March 13, 2024

New construction technology releases: March 2024

Just in time for spring construction season, new tech tools include heavy equipment innovations, a handheld radar scanner and digital twin upgrades.

By Construction Dive Staff • March 13, 2024

Guarding your assets: The rising stakes of construction site security

Discover the staggering impact of theft on the construction industry, with recent statistics revealing losses of over $1 billion annually. Learn how advanced security solutions can help protect your assets.

March 11, 2024

Meet Sidekick, Skanska’s new AI chatbot

To avoid the types of sensitive data leaks that have occurred at other companies, the contractor has walled off the tech inside its proprietary cloud.

By Matthew Thibault • March 6, 2024

Contractors apply AI to design, infrastructure monitoring, safety

Other uses include measuring a structure’s carbon footprint and streamlining RFIs, according to panelists at the recent New York Build conference.

By Sebastian Obando • March 5, 2024

5 contech firms pull in cash amid funding downturn

Companies focused on productivity tools, robots and AI-powered back office platforms have found success recently with investment rounds.

By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 28, 2024

Climate risk planning portal from Argonne National Lab gets new features

The platform uses one of the world's largest supercomputers to model climate change hazards for vulnerable populations and infrastructure.

By Ysabelle Kempe • Feb. 27, 2024

Screening can wrongly eliminate potential tradesworkers

The recruiting process that works for office jobs isn’t always effective when looking for construction labor, experts say.

By Jen A. Miller • Feb. 27, 2024

Building a solid foundation: How AI is minimizing risk and enabling contract compliance on projects

Learn how AI can help contractors de-risk their projects, minimize disputes and improve contract compliance.

Feb. 26, 2024

CIOs worry about AI’s accuracy

Tech leaders are uneasy about generative AI’s shortcomings and the impact on employees as pressure mounts to deploy the technology, Juniper Networks data shows.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Feb. 21, 2024

DPR optimistic but careful about AI in new report

The Redwood City, California-based contractor has a “curious, yet cautious” approach to AI and machine learning in construction.

By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 21, 2024

9 of the top contech deals of 2023

Autonomous drone technology, metal reclamation and modular construction topped the list of the biggest contech funding rounds last year.

By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 21, 2024

Detroit GC Walbridge confident in EV plant construction boost

Executive Vice President Randy Abdallah talks about manufacturing projects, improving site safety with AI and using smart contracts in construction.

By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 21, 2024

EV battery plant construction booms even as automakers hit the brakes

Although demand for electric vehicles has slowed, EV-related projects are continuing to help power the construction industry.

By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 20, 2024

Drones know the dirt: How UAVs can measure jobsite materials

A reality capture manager at Columbia breaks down the basics, from software and training to regulations like the upcoming Remote ID Rule.

By Erik Gronneberg • Feb. 14, 2024

Most employers lack guidance for using AI, study shows

“For many organizations, it’s the Wild West with regard to how they are adopting and implementing AI,” a Gallagher expert said.

By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 14, 2024

ABC releases builders’ guide to AI

The manual covers the basics of what contractors need to know about the burgeoning tech.

By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 14, 2024