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Contech investment up 20% in Q1
Investors pumped $672 million into the space through March, a significant jump from the same period in 2023, according to Cemex Ventures.
By Matthew Thibault • April 17, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Tough LeafOut with the old: Modernizing subcontractor diversity with AI so everyone wins
Achieving diversity goals in construction has long been an uphill battle, but innovative AI solutions are transforming outdated sourcing methods.
April 15, 2024 -
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Skender hit by ransomware attack
The Chicago-based builder disclosed the breach, which affected 1,067 people, in a filing with the Maine Attorney General’s office on April 5.
By Matthew Thibault • April 10, 2024 -
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Q&AThe internet ‘wasn’t designed to be secure’: Gilbane CIO
Karen Higgins-Carter, the company’s chief information officer and a former banking industry executive, says contractors need to band together against cyber threats.
By Matthew Thibault • April 10, 2024 -
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KPF designs NYC’s first all-electric academic research lab building at Columbia University
The building will exceed New York City’s Local Law 97 greenhouse gas emissions rules, despite increased ventilation requirements, the architecture firm says.
By Joe Burns • April 10, 2024 -
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Sponsored by HiltiBoosting efficiency and safety: Revolutionizing construction with tech-powered tools
Discover how Hilti’s tech-driven solutions revolutionize construction efficiency and safety.
April 8, 2024 -
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Autodesk to audit financial practices, delay annual report
The contech giant said it doesn’t believe that the investigated areas will affect any previously issued financial statements, or its most recent earnings release.
By Matthew Thibault • April 5, 2024 -
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What is a chief AI officer — and do you need one?
Not every company will have to jump in and hire an AI executive at the C-suite level, but they are becoming more commonplace, experts said.
By Jen A. Miller • April 3, 2024 -
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Indiana DOT, Purdue collaborate on highway that charges EVs
Researchers will embed coils in a quarter-mile stretch of concrete roadway to produce a magnetic field that can recharge vehicles while they drive.
By Matthew Thibault • Updated April 5, 2024 -
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Project MilestonesBalfour Beatty gives 109-year-old Coca-Cola plant a modern facelift
The builder leveraged technology to access plans in real time, as it transformed the century-old bottling facility in Atlanta into a mixed-use space.
By Matthew Thibault • March 29, 2024 -
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8 construction-related firms make Fast Company’s innovators list
Robot manufacturers, workforce training shops and forward-thinking architects are among the publisher’s tally of the world’s most innovative companies.
By Matthew Thibault • March 27, 2024 -
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Oracle, Google and Meta lead data center construction surge
Digital transformation spurred a 46% year-over-year increase in these high-tech builds, according to CBRE, with even bigger numbers on tap for 2024.
By Sebastian Obando • March 26, 2024 -
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US DOT awards $54M in SMART grants to local governments
Projects in 22 states range from sensors in roads and intersections to an overhaul of a work zone data environment.
By Matthew Thibault • March 25, 2024 -
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Sponsored by ReviztoQuantifying the ROI of BIM coordination
General contractor virtually eliminates change orders with an integrated collaboration platform.
March 25, 2024 -
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Instigating industry modernization one transaction at a time
Transforming construction with digital payments: Efficiency, finance, and partnerships redefined.
March 25, 2024 -
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Balfour Beatty working on AI-based safety, project apps
The London-based construction giant cited potential productivity gains and growing labor concerns as drivers for developing its technology in house.
By Matthew Thibault • March 20, 2024 -
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Developer sues Minnesota contractor after $735K payment disappears
Court documents point to “one or more insiders” who allegedly diverted funds by accessing an executive’s email and doctoring a notary's stamp of approval.
By Matthew Thibault • March 19, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Hitech DigitalBIM services - A game changer for MEP engineers and consultants
By adopting BIM's data-driven approach, MEP professionals today streamline workflows, reduce project risks and design more efficient and sustainable building systems.
March 18, 2024 -
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Sponsored by BlueScope Buildings North AmericaHow to embed sustainability in construction supply chains
Transforming a supply chain into a sustainable value chain involves commitment, collaboration, technology and innovation.
March 18, 2024 -
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OpinionHow reverse mentoring benefits contractors in the age of AI
A two-way knowledge flow can help older workers leverage artificial intelligence while building team trust among generations, writes a construction expert.
By Rahul Shah • March 13, 2024 -
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Ransomware festers as a top security challenge, US intel leaders say
U.S. intelligence leaders warn ransomware activity is growing, despite high-profile efforts to seize threat actors’ infrastructure.
By Matt Kapko • March 13, 2024 -
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New construction technology releases: March 2024
Just in time for spring construction season, new tech tools include heavy equipment innovations, a handheld radar scanner and digital twin upgrades.
By Construction Dive Staff • March 13, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Sensera SystemsGuarding your assets: The rising stakes of construction site security
Discover the staggering impact of theft on the construction industry, with recent statistics revealing losses of over $1 billion annually. Learn how advanced security solutions can help protect your assets.
March 11, 2024 -
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Meet Sidekick, Skanska’s new AI chatbot
To avoid the types of sensitive data leaks that have occurred at other companies, the contractor has walled off the tech inside its proprietary cloud.
By Matthew Thibault • March 6, 2024 -
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Contractors apply AI to design, infrastructure monitoring, safety
Other uses include measuring a structure’s carbon footprint and streamlining RFIs, according to panelists at the recent New York Build conference.
By Sebastian Obando • March 5, 2024
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