Consigli prefab director: 'You don't want it to feel like you're recreating the wheel'

The Boston-based general contractor wants to use more offsite techniques in its projects to boost efficiency.

By Sebastian Obando • March 30, 2022

The new era of subcontractor-led prequalification

With the increased adoption of prequalification technology supporting risk management, inefficiencies and inequalities are beginning to surface, particularly for subcontractors.

March 28, 2022

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White House warns US of possible Russian cyberattack linked to Ukraine invasion

The broad warnings come after federal authorities convened more than 100 critical infrastructure organizations to share classified cyberthreat information.

By David Jones • March 25, 2022

Boring Co. selected for potential San Antonio loop project

The Alamo Regional Mobility Authority chose the Elon Musk-founded company for a $250 million airport-to-downtown loop.

By Zachary Phillips • March 24, 2022

Why modular has not clicked in commercial construction

Offsite building techniques should be a boon for the industry, but modular's market share in North America is under 6%. Why?

By Sebastian Obando • March 23, 2022

Cemex Ventures launches 6th edition of contech competition

Winners will receive invitations to pitch their products to investors.

By Matthew Thibault • March 23, 2022

Keeping projects connected: the simplicity of digital transformation in construction project management

Integrating your processes in a flexible platform is how to win in project management. Learn how.

March 21, 2022

Uncovering the hidden costs of construction administration

Having an electronic system for construction administration is most often specified as a contractual requirement. Addressing the people and process aspects before logging into the software will certainly pay off.

March 21, 2022

What cyber incident reporting rules mean for critical infrastructure

The goal of the legislation is to provide legal cover for companies to share threat intelligence with law enforcement and government agencies.

By David Jones • March 16, 2022

MIT research team uses 3D scans to repurpose wood scraps

Irregular lumber is usually discarded. Utilizing it in structures is part of a growing wave of eco-friendly building.

By Matthew Thibault • March 16, 2022

Lendlease Chicago high-rise employs low-carbon concrete

The new mix uses 60% less Portland cement and could last 30 years longer than conventional concrete, according to its creators.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 15, 2022

Are you measuring what matters? Mastering lean and effective overtime in construction

Unexpected overtime is predictable and controllable through regular job site activity measurement.

March 14, 2022

How automation and robotics can alleviate the labor shortage

As contractors struggle to staff jobsites, robots can offer a path forward, writes an expert.

By Raffi Holzer • March 9, 2022

Feds give U of Kansas $500K toward tech-powered bridge research

Using computational simulations and high-tech facilities, researchers will examine the potential of ultra-high toughness steel and more to prevent disastrous breaks.

By Matthew Thibault • March 9, 2022

Orlando International's $3B high-tech, low-touch terminal set to open in July

South Terminal C is designed to be the world's first LEED v4 airport campus.

By Julie Strupp • March 8, 2022

Gov. Hochul earmarks $200M to seed shovel-ready New York jobsites

The FAST NY program aims to attract key industries by preparing tracts of land on which companies can build quickly and easily.

By Julie Strupp • March 8, 2022

Orlando emphasizes 'wow factor' in digital twin project

Unlike many other cities' digital twins, the project will map the entire 40-square-mile metro region.

By Jason Plautz • March 2, 2022

Ukraine invasion heightens contractors' risk of cyberattack

Small and medium-sized businesses, including construction firms, are among the most vulnerable, according to experts.

By Matthew Thibault • March 2, 2022

New York rolls out statewide cyber command center amid Russian attacks in Ukraine

The invasion should be a "wake-up call" to local leaders, as critical infrastructure like traffic and emergency alert systems could be targeted for cyberattacks, a University of California at Berkeley professor said.

By Cailin Crowe • Feb. 28, 2022

Spreadsheets are crushing construction project managers

Project managers can't excel by relying on spreadsheets. Learn how to make projects more efficient.

Feb. 28, 2022

NASA grants $6M for technology geared toward building on the moon

This wave of research funding focuses on robotics, mining and cold-resistant tech studies from three universities.

By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 23, 2022

WSP picks first 4 startups for its contech incubator

Firms focused on disaster response, zero-carbon concrete, alternative fuels and procurement tech made the cut.

By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 23, 2022

Stars align to hoist historic Times Square theater for mixed-use project

A developer is lifting the Palace Theatre three stories to make way for new shops underneath.

By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 18, 2022

Technology will be key for contractors on IIJA jobs, say experts

The infrastructure act presents a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" to digitize, according to one contech executive.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Feb. 16, 2022

Cryptocurrency bans fuel US data center construction

Crypto bans across the world have accelerated a wave of domestic construction projects.

By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 16, 2022