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Oracle exec signals all-in AI agent strategy as competition heats up
The software giant is among several enterprise software companies that have begun rolling out products leveraging the nascent technology.
By Alexei Alexis • March 12, 2025 -
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Agentic AI is the new tech buzzword. Here’s what builders need to know.
The next step beyond generative AI, these applications can operate in a more autonomous fashion, but there’s still room for improvement.
By Matthew Thibault • March 12, 2025 -
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As construction technology continues to evolve, here’s what savvy contractors need to know.
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Top construction-related podcasts
The AEC industry boasts a vast offering of informative, on-demand programs. Here are some to add to your playlist.
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Sponsored by COMSOL, Inc.Bringing multiphysics simulation to construction sites
Contractors better manage construction project economics and carbon footprint with simulation apps.
By Alan Petrillo • March 10, 2025 -
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Sponsored by American GlobalAI has turned on the lights — Now construction must focus, adjust and evolve
In construction, true progress will depend on how well the industry adapts, learns and integrates AI into our daily workflows for decision-making with real-world impact.
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Robotic bridge inspection tech wins ASCE award
The system, developed by a Missouri S&T researcher, employs three drones to crawl, scrutinize and test spans.
By Matthew Thibault • March 5, 2025 -
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Sponsored by Procore[Podcast] The Power of Construction
In this series, experts from Procore and Construction Dive’s studioID explore the issues industry pros face as rapidly evolving labor, technology and design challenges rewrite the built environment playbook
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Women in Construction Week 2025Construction Champions 2025
These women are helping to shape the industry from the ground up.
By Construction Dive Staff • March 3, 2025 -
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WSP ‘feeling extremely good’ even amid instability from Trump’s moves
The firm announced a multi-year partnership with Microsoft as it embarks on a new tech-focused strategic cycle.
By Julie Strupp • Feb. 28, 2025 -
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Contech saw more deals, fewer dollars last year
BuiltWorlds’ Annual Venture & Investment Report pointed to increased interest in infrastructure tech, alongside deals in the merger and acquisition space.
By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 26, 2025 -
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Robot utilizes AI to construct walls in 1 day
PulteGroup said the machine, piloted on a Florida jobsite, could help address labor availability and the need to build more efficiently and sustainably.
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Apple to invest more than $500B in US manufacturing
The Silicon Valley behemoth said it will open a new server facility in Houston next year and create a training academy in Detroit as part of the investment.
By Nathan Owens • Feb. 25, 2025 -
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DeepSeek called a net positive for data centers despite overcapacity worries
More efficient AI models could reduce demand for liquid cooling retrofits while accelerating adoption, boosting the industry’s longer-term fortunes, experts say.
By Brian Martucci • Feb. 21, 2025 -
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Skanska establishes high-tech manufacturing unit
The contractor is gearing up to meet growing demand for semiconductor facilities and similar projects.
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Wyndham targets growth near data centers, infrastructure projects
The company has dozens of hotels within a 10-mile radius of the top 10 data center projects and plans more new construction in 2025.
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Biogas project investment increased 40% in 2024, industry group says
The agricultural sector is now moving faster than landfills to bring facilities online, but landfills account for 72% of total U.S. biogas production capacity, according to a new report from the American Biogas Council.
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Fluor bets on data centers, power amid CEO switch
COO Jim Breuer will step into the CEO role effective May 1, taking over for David Constable.
By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 19, 2025 -
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Sponsored by FIRMUSRevolutionizing construction: AI’s role in reducing project delays
How innovative software improves clarity, reduces risks, and increases efficiency.
By Wendi Burke • Feb. 18, 2025 -
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New construction technology releases: February 2025
Offerings this month include an exoskeleton that makes 70 pounds feel like 8, smart glasses for remote support and an AI agent that handles busywork.
By Joe Bousquin , Jennifer Goodman • Feb. 12, 2025 -
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ICC eyes building codes for 3D printing
The council will hold its next public hearing for the standards Feb. 14, where it will discuss the results of the comment period that ended in January.
By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 12, 2025 -
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Sponsored by Eos Group, Inc.Preconstruction data analytics: Learn from your past. Predict the future
Want to level up your preconstruction? Use your data to benchmark, spot trends and predict costs.
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Nonprofit launches mobile app to address industry mental health crisis
Participants of ABC’s Florida East Coast chapter’s charity arm will post a QR code on jobsites to connect workers with healthcare professionals.
By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 6, 2025 -
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Google plans $75B investment to build out cloud AI capacity
The majority of the spending will target technical infrastructure, including servers and data centers, CFO Anat Ashkenazi said Tuesday.
By Matt Ashare • Feb. 6, 2025 -
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Boston expands net-zero emissions requirements to new buildings, large additions
The zoning change requires most new buildings to be net zero when they open. The city previously set similar performance standards for existing buildings.
By Joe Burns • Feb. 5, 2025 -
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Purdue launches new contech program in Indianapolis
Operated out of Purdue Polytechnic Institute, the offering includes an “earn and learn” incentive for prospective students, who can make money while attending school.
By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 5, 2025
