UK contractors form group to combat cyber threats in construction JVs

A string of major cyberattacks has hit the country's building sector in the past 18 months.

By Jennifer Goodman • May 26, 2021

Workforce management takes guessing out of the labor equation

Workforce management helps your construction company get rid of the what-ifs and maybes.

May 24, 2021

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My e-signature word is my bond

In today's environment, any perceived risk of adopting e-signature solutions is far outweighed by the risk of not. 

By Jay Farley, Vice President of Claims, Merchants Bonding Company • May 24, 2021

Red Cat snares Skypersonic's drone technology

The company's miniature Skycopter drones fly inside a lightweight spherical cage to protect themselves and the environment, and can be piloted from thousands of miles away. 

By Joe Bousquin • May 19, 2021

Gilbane deploys Versatile CraneView on Virginia project

Gilbane has taken a bird's-eye view of its project, using the Versatile attachment underneath a crane hook to collect jobsite data.

By Zachary Phillips • May 19, 2021

How to fulfill the innovation potential of D&I initiatives

Diversity and inclusion goals can help construction firms spur innovation, but it doesn't happen automatically, writes executive coach Gary Covert.

By Gary Covert • May 12, 2021

Colonial cyberattack exposes years of infrastructure underinvestment

The country's cybersecurity preparedness for securing energy, utility and water facilities has been spotty, according to an expert.

By David Jones • May 12, 2021

Procore IPO could raise $616M, result in $8.3B valuation

The 18-year-old construction software maker filed paperwork this week with the Securities and Exchange Commission ahead of its market debut.

By Kim Slowey • May 12, 2021

Connected construction in action

See how two Trimble advocates were able to instigate the kind of transformation required to make connected construction take root in otherwise change-averse organizations.

May 10, 2021

Construction competition seeks environmental, jobsite, supply chain solutions

For the fifth year, the Construction Startup Competition, which has recognized startups that have gone on to commercial success, is seeking applicants across five major construction sectors.

By Zachary Phillips • May 5, 2021

Apple announces $430B expansion

In rolling out its five-year plan, the tech giant said it will build a $1 billion campus in North Carolina, its first on the East Coast.

By Jennifer Goodman • May 4, 2021

Why your master schedule needs true alignment with your execution plan

Improve profitability by aligning your external master schedule and daily execution plan.

May 3, 2021

Skanska UK powers heavy machinery with veggie fuel

The contractor, which has pledged to be net-zero carbon by 2045, will use hydrotreated vegetable oil to power its equipment.

By Zachary Phillips • April 28, 2021

French officials embrace BIM, other contech in Notre Dame reconstruction project

Autodesk is contributing BIM technology as well as other design and construction solutions to help with the effort to restore the 12th-century cathedral in the wake of a massive fire in 2019. 

By Joe Bousquin • April 28, 2021

2 construction firm execs appointed to National BIM Program steering committee

The group, which includes leaders of government agencies and private companies such as Amazon and Microsoft, will work to create a national BIM program.

By Jennifer Goodman • April 28, 2021

'0.25 miles to infinite:' A look at The Boring Co.'s products

With the Las Vegas Convention Center loop finished, learn more about the other tunnel products that Elon Musk’s company offers.

By Zachary Phillips • April 22, 2021

Consigli: More subs, suppliers turning to prefabrication to address price hikes

The COVID-19 pandemic has led subcontractors and vendors to embrace technology to improve response times, according to the Boston-based construction firm.

By Jennifer Goodman • April 21, 2021

6 steps to protect your data and improve cybersecurity

Construction firms that embrace technology also leave the door open to cyber risk, says insurance expert Phil Casto. Here's how to protect your data.

By Phil Casto • April 21, 2021

Suffolk hires venture capital expert for investment division

Wan Li Zhu, who formerly worked at Fairhaven Capital, Microsoft and Google, will lead Suffolk Technologies.

By Zachary Phillips • April 21, 2021

JobSiteCare and Moss Construction are raising the bar for pandemic workforce health

What we learned it takes to manage COVID-19 within a workforce. 

April 20, 2021

Struggling to create buy-in for new construction tech? 5 ways thinking small can help.

Our industry often struggles to adopt new tech. Starting small helps leaders introduce big change.

April 19, 2021

Briq launches first payment, rewards card for construction

BriqCash lets contractors automate invoice processing, manage vendors and make direct payments that earn cash back and rewards.

By Jennifer Goodman • April 14, 2021

Software companies develop following tech for Boston Dynamics' robot dog

Trimble and Piaggio Fast Forward teamed up on a new software module attached to a robot that recognizes and follows humans.

By Zachary Phillips • April 14, 2021

Robotics firm Sarcos to go public via $1.3B financing deal

Showcasing both the rising popularity of exoskeletons in industrial use and SPAC financing on Wall Street, the company said it will walk away with $496 million in proceeds to fund its operations. 

By Construction Dive Editors • April 14, 2021

High-tech machines take skyscraper construction safety to new heights

Two major tall building projects — one in New York City and the other in Dubai — benefited from technology that helps speed construction and keep employees safe while working hundreds of feet above the ground.

By Jennifer Goodman • April 7, 2021