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Clayco superintendent develops safety harness device for lifts
The Fall Arrest Acknowledgement System (F.A.A.S.) can be added to new machines or retrofitted into boom and scissor lifts for a few hundred dollars.
By Sebastian Obando • Oct. 21, 2021 -
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University of Idaho wins $4M to research recyclable materials for 3D printing
The latest funding looks to repurpose construction refuse for more sustainable and resilient buildings.
By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 20, 2021 -
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OpinionBe a builder, not a fixer: How to make rework a game changer
Technology can help identify and fix errors before work is done to avoid costly and time-consuming delays.
By Doron Klein • Oct. 20, 2021 -
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9 construction social media influencers to watch
From Instagram to YouTube to TikTok, these content creators are making waves in the building trades.
By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 20, 2021 -
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Black & Veatch tech incubator seeks climate solutions
The company is looking to jumpstart innovators that are focused on decarbonization technology.
By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 13, 2021 -
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12 contech firms raise a combined $396M in investor funding
Built Technologies, Versatile, Buildots and other companies have received funding recently amid massive growth in contech investments.
By Sebastian Obando • Oct. 13, 2021 -
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Consigli tests robots for automated building layout system
The Rugged Robotics vehicles create faster, more precise field layouts than humans with chalk and tape measures and could soon have other applications.
By Jeffrey Steele • Oct. 13, 2021 -
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Deep DiveWhat does Katerra's demise mean for the contech and modular industries?
The company was supposed to revolutionize construction. Instead, it went bankrupt when it couldn't convince developers and builders to move away from their traditional subcontractors.
By Sebastian Obando • Oct. 13, 2021 -
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Intel breaks ground on 2 Arizona chip plants worth $20B
The company plans to gain ground via U.S-based manufacturing in the face of a massive semiconductor shortage.
By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 6, 2021 -
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Ring launches security system for jobsites
Geared toward small and medium-sized builders, the product is designed to address the increasing incidents of equipment and material theft on U.S. construction sites.
By Jennifer Goodman • Oct. 6, 2021 -
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Construction technology funding skyrockets to record levels
New investment in contech firms has topped $2.1 billion this year, a Construction Dive analysis has found.
By Sebastian Obando • Oct. 6, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Tensar Corp.Innovation in the construction industry
The construction industry has a long history of innovation.
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Construction's top stories by the numbers
From top commercial contractors to tax-saving strategies and the priciest sports venues of all time, here is a roundup of nine of Construction Dive's most-read stories this year.
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Contractors' group calls for digital twin innovations
Moving away from pandemic-related solutions, the NEXT Coalition is shifting its focus to virtual reality.
By Sebastian Obando • Sept. 29, 2021 -
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Q&A // ConTech ConversationsConTech Conversations: CEO says robots can't replace human workers
Versatile co-founder Meirav Oren talks with Construction Dive about technology's role in solving some of the industry's biggest problems.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 29, 2021 -
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ConTech ConversationsConTech Conversations: First-person chats about technology trends, solutions and challenges
Construction Dive looks to experts to explain technology's role in solving some of the industry's biggest challenges.
By Zachary Phillips • Updated Oct. 14, 2021 -
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Study: Contractors embrace hybrid work
In a survey, 80% of construction companies said that they are just as productive or more productive when employees work remotely.
By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 24, 2021 -
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LafargeHolcim partners with Army Corps of Engineers in construction waste research
The $3.4 million deal will cement the Corps' Engineer Research and Development Center into a partnership with Geocycle to study reusing waste materials from construction.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 22, 2021 -
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Contractors lost $1.8 trillion globally in 2020 due to bad data, new report says
Bad data also may have caused 14% of all rework, accounting for $88 billion in losses, per Autodesk and FMI Consulting's survey.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 22, 2021 -
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ColumnGadget Check: Facebook enters smart glasses market
Created with Ray-Ban, the specs are built for capturing images and video for social media, although they could have applications for construction.
By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 15, 2021 -
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LSU, Louisiana Tech launch infrastructure-focused engineering research center
The facility will study materials and how they perform in civil projects.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 14, 2021 -
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Hyperloop company Swisspod to build testing facility in Colorado
The subterranean tech is lauded by public transit advocates, but still faces significant hurdles as a viable transportation method.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 14, 2021 -
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Sponsored by DIRTTConstruction leaders look to technology, adaptability and comforts of home in the era of hybrid work
As we enter an era of hybrid work where employees collaborate both in-office and from remote locations, the demand for technology will only grow.
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Sponsored by BriqThe difference between a construction CPM and ERP for finance
ERP, CPM, WTF? Breaking down software (and their acronyms) for construction financial managers
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Q&A // ConTech ConversationsConTech Conversations: Procore CEO on IPO, construction's tech reputation
Tooey Courtemanche said his "bags were literally packed" for the New York Stock Exchange when the pandemic forced him to press pause.
By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 8, 2021
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