Cofounder and president of HeadLight Si Katara has led his photo-based inspection technology to wide adoption by contractors and owners such as the Louisiana Dept. of Transportation and Development. The DOTD was already conducting a pilot project with HeadLight in 2020 when five hurricanes and power outages across the state after Hurricane Laura pressed it into service and employees were able to use HeadLight to view real-time updates from colleagues about the outages. Katara also discusses the changing face of cloud-based construction technology with Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders

ENR editors Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders went live at the ENR Newsmaker award ceremony in NYC on March 31. They spoke to current and past honorees and veterans of the event, including Chris Adams (pictured) to get their thoughts regarding the big day.

Related link: ENR Top Newsmakers 2021

While attending the grand opening of Oracle’s Innovation Lab in Deerfield, Ill., ENR Technology Editor Jeff Yoders talks with Dr. Burcin Kaplanoglu—the co-founder of Oracle’s new facility—in a lively discussion about the challenges and issues surrounding technology in the construction industry.

Data center owners are increasingly seeking sustainable solutions for their facilities. PCL Construction experts share the role of solar power in building data centers of the future, and the benefits of their combined sector experience.

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ENR Executive Editor Jan Tuchman and Senior Editor Aileen Cho talk to Mann about his journey from refugee camp in Thailand to construction executive in America.

ENR Editors Aileen Cho and Jeff Yoders talk to Utah DOT leader about innovation, leadership and IIJA.

ENR Transportation Editor Aileen Cho interviews her longtime colleague Richard Korman, who authored a compelling story of tragedy, trials and an asphalt contractor.
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