5 tech tools for contractors to head off COVID-19 claims

The pandemic exacerbated many challenges, but it also fueled tech adoption in construction that could aid with problem-solving and communication.

By Julie Strupp • Feb. 9, 2022

11 recent contech funding announcements

Construction technology firms like Bridgit, StructionSite and Brainbox AI have received investor money in recent months.

By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 9, 2022

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Jacobs profit falls, backlog rises 12%

During an earnings call on Feb. 8, the Dallas-based company said it will continue its expansion into data solutions, smart infrastructure and intelligence.

By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 8, 2022

Going paperless in construction

Whether it is centralizing data into a single system, or replacing the labor of date re-entry, digitizing your business processes allows many people to see how the business is performing overall, how a project is going and the true cost when it is done.

By Sherry Goode • Feb. 7, 2022

Philly modular builder merges with steel systems maker

Volumetric Building Companies' CEO Vaughan Buckley discusses combining its wood construction tech with Polcom's steel modular system.

By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 2, 2022

Tunneling robot speeds installation of underground utilities

Petra's boring technology uses thermal spallation drilling to tunnel through bedrock without touching it. 

By Mary Salmonsen • Feb. 2, 2022

5 ways COVID-19 has changed airport design and construction

The pandemic has left its mark on air travel, including the physical infrastructure that enables it. Here's what contractors need to know.

By Julie Strupp • Feb. 1, 2022

What contractors need to know for the year ahead

While market observers still see plenty of challenges on the horizon, they are optimistic about the new year, this roundup of Construction Dive stories shows.

Jan. 27, 2022

Intel to build 2 Ohio semiconductor factories worth $20B

Following disrupted supply chains and competitor advancements in Arizona, the tech giant is looking to gain ground.

By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 26, 2022

Contech firm launches new banking service for contractors

Briq Cash joins a growing list of finance and payment applications tailored to the construction industry.

By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 19, 2022

Report: New York City's MTA must improve construction project record keeping

Some of the transit agency's construction jobs had an abysmal record retention rate, with one as low as 21%, according to its inspector general.

By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 12, 2022

The 5 contech trends that will power jobsites in 2022

From data usage to 3D printing and more, construction tech is poised to blast off this year.

By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 12, 2022

2022's biggest construction conferences

Many in-person industry events are back on this year. Here is the full rundown.

By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 12, 2022

8 construction projects to watch in 2022

Priced in the billions, these high-profile, high-impact jobs are expected to hit major milestones in the next year and beyond.

By Mary Salmonsen • Jan. 6, 2022

AECOM creates user-friendly impact statement for I-11 project

The company used its PlanEngage software to generate easy-to-navigate public documents for an interstate corridor project near Phoenix.

By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 5, 2022

Mistakes in data capture are costly. Here's how contractors can avoid them.

By being diligent in what they track, construction firms can save money and time, writes software exec Matt Hardison.

By Matt Hardison • Jan. 5, 2022

3 lessons from some of the country's largest civil projects

The passage of the historic infrastructure act is an opportunity to learn from the country's most impactful builds, according to a construction logistics executive.

By Bart Ronan • Jan. 4, 2022

$500M 'pandemic-ready' Miami skyscraper gets financing

After the COVID-19 outbreak began, developer Royal Palm Cos. added a host of technologies to stop the spread of germs.

By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 4, 2022

Contractors enlist digital twins to tackle supply, labor issues

The technology helps visualize and mitigate materials and workforce shortages before they choke a project's progress.

By Sebastian Obando • Dec. 22, 2021

Report: Construction productivity startups get the biggest piece of the $4.5B contech funding pie

Green construction technology firms are also gaining more interest from investors, according to CEMEX Ventures.

By Sebastian Obando • Dec. 22, 2021

Kroger to build automated e-commerce site in N.C.

The 200,000-square-foot facility in the Charlotte area is scheduled to open within two years after construction starts.

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 15, 2021

ABC releases safety technology guide

Designed for firms that are implementing new tech, the resource from Associated Builders and Contractors includes program recommendations and best practices.

By Matthew Thibault • Dec. 15, 2021

Achieving team agility through construction site visibility

Uncertainty is the nature of life — but there is a way to future-proof against jobsite challenges.

Dec. 13, 2021

New York City inches toward drones for building inspections

Drones have been gaining traction in industrial fields for some time, and offer a usable solution to inspecting buildings high off the ground.

By Matthew Thibault • Dec. 8, 2021

New report examines roadblocks to construction's digital transformation

A Dodge Construction Network survey found that while industry workers are open to change, barriers like tech issues and bad data stand in the way of further digitizing their work.

By Matthew Thibault • Dec. 8, 2021