Hexagon keeps Leica Geosystems and other hardware-centered businesses, but spins off ALI, Bricsys and other software/cloud-centered ones into a new company, Octave
Tech firm splits its asset lifecycle management and cloud-based design tools unit into a separate company but retains its geospatial systems and construction data business.
Attendees heard optimistic visions of AEC practitioners soon having more connected workflows and more reliable data pipelines, proactive solutions for jobsite uncertainties and tools to replace meetings and work phases.
No longer just for early adopters and pilot projects, robots on jobsites are becoming a reliable way to take on some of the most repetitive and demanding tasks
Growing labor shortages continue to plague the construction industry, while trade schools and job training programs report their current enrollment won’t make up for a wave of retiring skilled workers.
As jobsites become even more connected with broadband and other services, equipment providers are giving their contractor customers more capabilities to take advantage of project data, whether from a 3D model or even take the steps to make materials supply chains more sustainable.
Artificial general intelligence isn't here yet, but it soon will be. Understanding AI and how it can help you in design or construction use cases can prepare you for it.
Rather than chase the latest tech fad, construction technology practitioners are already deep into using machine learning and artificial intelligence-driven algorithms in their work—from building inspection to picking the right concrete mix.
With demand for construction equipment running high amidst a busy few years of construction, the hunger for new machines was visible at the triennial CONEXPO-CON/AGG trade show, held March 14-18 in Las Vegas.