Technology: Page 29
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Sponsored by BriqWhat is CPM software for CFMs?
This broad, strategy-driven suite of technology is aimed at reducing frustrations, improving productivity and predictability and streamlining operations.
July 19, 2021 -
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Clark Construction, HKS break ground on FBI Innovation Center in Huntsville, Alabama
The 250,000-square-foot facility will focus on cyberthreat intelligence, data analytics and training.
By Jennifer Goodman • July 14, 2021 -
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Modular firm Nexii acquires Canadian contractor Omicron
The prefabricated building systems manufacturer has acquired one of the largest design and construction firms in Western Canada.
By Jennifer Goodman • July 14, 2021 -
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Most contractors have a digital transformation strategy, study finds
More project managers are turning to technology to improve productivity, but barriers remain across the industry.
By Sebastian Obando • July 14, 2021 -
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Fort Lauderdale considering Boring Company project
The city has accepted a proposal from Elon Musk's tunneling company for a transit system connecting downtown to the beach.
By Zachary Phillips • July 12, 2021 -
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Researchers deploy autonomous excavator in real-world scenario
The robotic system integrates perception, planning and control capabilities to enable material loading over a long duration with no human intervention.
By Jennifer Goodman • July 7, 2021 -
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Kroger adds shuttle technology to distribution center
The grocer has partnered with Knapp, a logistics technology specialist, to double the capacity of its Great Lakes warehouse while adding robot pickers and palletizers to boost efficiency.
By Jeff Wells • July 7, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Egnyte4 ways 5G will surprise construction professionals
With the rise of 5G, learn why your construction strategy needs to start using 5G instead of 4G.
July 6, 2021 -
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Sponsored by HaulR LogisticsArtificial intelligence brings forth new possibilities for material hauls and quantification
Parsing out a dump truck's cycle time into the true travel, idle, load and dump times is easier than ever.
July 6, 2021 -
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Drain of app switching: Why employees lose 5 hours per week
Seven in 10 employees say there's room for improvement in how technology aids work processes, a new survey shows.
By Roberto Torres • June 30, 2021 -
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Free online tool helps GCs vet subcontractors' payment history
The problem of slow payments from subs to their suppliers has been exacerbated by the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and can lead to major troubles for general contractors, according to a credit expert.
By Jennifer Goodman • June 30, 2021 -
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Sponsored by RhumbixThe future of construction work is hybrid?
As operations begin to return to normal, how will the industry adapt to the new ways of working that have become the norm?
June 28, 2021 -
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Sponsored by GCPayTime is money: Calculating your construction technology's ROI
Use our simple calculator to quickly estimate how much time and money you could save using GCPay.
June 28, 2021 -
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XL Construction launches prefab school building option
TimberQuest uses cross-laminated timber to create prefabricated and pre-inspected wall and roof panels that can be erected in about 10 weeks.
By Jennifer Goodman • June 23, 2021 -
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US needs 330M square feet of warehouse space to keep up with e-commerce: CBRE
Retailers looking to build or rent new real estate could experience some sticker shock, according to a new report.
By Matt Leonard • June 23, 2021 -
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Sponsored by ALLPLANUsing BIM and VDC to defend against poor construction planning
The five important ways BIM and VDC can help contractors build a strong defense against poor construction planning.
June 21, 2021 -
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Low-carbon concrete bill advances in New York
The bill aims to develop state guidelines for using greener concrete products and climate performance standards for state construction projects.
By Jason Plautz • June 16, 2021 -
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9 contech firms bring in investor money
Several construction technology startups benefited from new rounds of funding this spring, including Briq, Canvas and OpenSpace.
By Zachary Phillips • June 16, 2021 -
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OpinionWhat to know before starting a drone program
Contractors need a robust system for storing, sharing and filing the images gathered by drones, according to a data capture expert.
By Rod Dir • June 9, 2021 -
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Warren Buffett targets commercial modular construction
Berkshire Hathaway-owned MiTek is partnering with Danny Forster & Architecture to ship kits of components to jobsites, where contractors will put them together.
By Joe Bousquin • June 9, 2021 -
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$12B chip fabrication complex underway in Arizona
The facility being built by the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. could lead to as much as $35 billion in investments over 15 years.
By Joe Bousquin • June 7, 2021 -
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Sponsored by EgnyteHow PCL Construction became a cloud-first, mobile-first company
An early decision about content management proved instrumental in clearing the digital path for this top 10 construction company.
June 7, 2021 -
Q&A // ConTech Conversations
ConTech Conversations: SDSU professor says robots 'not close' to replacing human workers
Reza Akhavian spoke with Construction Dive on the role construction robotics can play on a jobsite, including how they can benefit women in construction.
By Zachary Phillips • June 2, 2021 -
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Report: Offsite construction firm Katerra to shut down
The California-based company, which has raised more than $2 billion from backers such as SoftBank, told employees it is shutting down.
By Zachary Phillips • June 2, 2021 -
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OpinionDelay provided perfect timing for Procore's $635M IPO
Stalled by the pandemic, the construction management software firm’s recent initial public offering positions it to take advantage of several positive market factors this year.
By Dmytro Spilka • May 26, 2021
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