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What 5,000 Autonomous Hours in Heavy Industry Taught Us

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:04:59 -0400

What your autonomous equipment—and its vendor—can learn from the field is far more important than the lab, writes Raise Robotics CTO Risabh Aggarwal.

Back Trouble? Construction Workers Shouldn't Wait to Get Help

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:30:00 -0400

A California chiropractor comments on what she sees in treating construction workers.

Construction CIOs Must Modernize the Field and the Office to Compete

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:35:25 -0400

Opportunities abound for construction chief information officers to modernize in today's market, but a data-first approach must be taken for both the office ... and the jobsite!.

The Conversation That Can Save a Life on Your Jobsite

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:59:00 -0400

The industry’s ability to deliver complex projects under pressure is a point of professional pride shared across every trade and every crew.

Construction Platforms Are Already Fighting Over Data to Train AI Agents

yodersj@enr.com (Jeff Yoders) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:52:34 -0400

A commentary that sees a potential huge missed opportunity if construction management platforms stingily guard customer data from being used.

AI in Construction: From More Work to Better Work

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:21:12 -0400

Much of the discussion around artificial intelligence in construction focuses on the jobsite—automation, robotics, computer vision. Those applications are real and increasingly visible. but the larger economic impact sits earlier in design and estimation, writes Saurabh Mishra of Taiyō.AI.

Relevance in the AI Age

Thu, 07 May 2026 12:50:00 -0400

Recently I sat in on a project review where a contractor was using an artificial intelligence tool to generate daily reports.

Navigating Timelines and Technology: Patent Strategies for Space and Earth

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:14:41 -0400

As technology evolves for devices meant to enable construction in space, so must patent law to protect innovators' intellectual property rights.

Innovators Must Clear Roadblocks to Launch Extraterrestrial Base Programs

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:57:59 -0400

Jomathan Hughley says rapid innovation will come from the push for more research and long-term structures in space, including on the moon and Mars.

Why AECOM Acquired Norwegian AI Startup Consigli—Visionary Deal or Part of the Hype Cycle?

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:33:54 -0400

Three construction technology experts consider what AECOM's 2025 acquisition of Consigli AS means for generative artificial intelligence in design and construction.

Viewpoint: The Power Shortage and the Skills Gap: Make the Case for Joining

CahillJJ@bv.com (Jennifer Cahill) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Large critical infrastructure projects involve lots of moving parts, and mistakes do occasionally happen.

CEO: Power Isn’t the Only Electrical Challenge for AI Data Centers

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:15:30 -0400

Commentary: It's ironic that the one thing that might be able to help manage the massive need for electrical design created by $1 trillion in data center investment to power artificial intelligence is... artificial intelligence-assisted electrical design.

Why ChatGPT Is Failing Your Construction Site: 'Infrastructure Misc' Is Hard to Quantify

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:40:35 -0500

Don't chase demos for using artificial intelligence on your projects, without preparing to make it actually work.

CEO: Why Visual Intelligence Is the Next Big Shift in Construction Technology

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:45:48 -0500

OpenSpace co-founder and CEO Jeevan Kalanithi says artificial intelligence must go visual to succeed in construction.

Help Preserve What Makes US Buildings Safe

rleavitt@telgian.com (Russ Leavitt) — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:45:00 -0500

A commentary arguing for passage of the Pro Codes Act, which 'needs the support of everyone who wants a fire-safe world.'

Building Sensors Make Financial Sense in Construction Insurance

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500

A commentary on how technology can help cut insurance costs.

Tech CEO: Digital Transformation and AI Offers A&E Gains Beyond Productivity

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:42:08 -0500

Alison Jones says the opportunity to digitally transform architecture and engineering firms is magnified by pairing younger, digital native staff with experienced professionals.

2026 Oracle Construction Predictions: Cloud as the Foundation, AI the Brain, Data the Lifeblood

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:37:52 -0500

Site automation, agentic artificial intelligence and cloud connectivity will continue to change the role of the contractor from one of builder to conductor of all construction processes in 2026, says Oracle Construction's Ryan Kunisch.

A Builder Laments Construction Projects That Top Out Only Our Conscience

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:19:39 -0500

A commentary on spending to avoid harm rather than creating a physically tangible future.

Filling the Gaps: Robots Close the Loop for Digital Twins

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 22:51:05 -0500

The question of whether field construction should digitize further should, rather, be whether the construction industry can afford for it not to.

Capital Thinking: The ‘Picks and Shovels’ in Today’s Data Center Gold Rush

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 09:57:00 -0500

An immense investment opportunity lies with design firms, contractors and others responsible for creating and powering data centers, but AI’s current hyper-growth market of hyperscaling could fall short of current rosy predictions.

AI in Construction Momentum Will Only Continue to Grow

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:33:22 -0500

Some say artificial intelligence is just another tech bubble when it comes to architecture, engineering, and construction. Industry technologist Burcin Kaplanoglu says it is already changing workflows for the better.

Contractors Can Shift Focus From Projects to Portfolio Via Better Data Discipline

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:21:45 -0500

Amir Berman says contractors can embrace their data-centric future and standardize project metrics to fully take advantage of artificial intelligence-based workflows.

Zero Disputes and Stronger Relationships: A New Vision for Construction, Says CEO

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:40:57 -0400

Document Crunch CEO Josh Levy says a culture of accountability and an ideal of zero disputes can push construction forward, even if disputes don't totally dissipate.

Civil Engineers Play Key Role in Effective Master Planning

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 07:59:00 -0400

Effective master planning is never a one-size-fits-all process. While architects and planners focus on program and vision, civil engineers evaluate feasibility through infrastructure.

Keep Your Guard Up in an Unpredictable Boom

kormanr@enr.com (Richard Korman) — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400

You can’t blame construction for getting stars in its eyes about the artificial intelligence revolution and the data centers needed to support it.

What Does Construction's AI-Powered Future Look Like?

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 16:24:48 -0400

Artificial intelligence can transform the business of construction, enabling processes such as bidding and scheduling to be modernized in ways manufacturing and other industries have already embraced.

Harsh Realities of Infrastructure Maintenance: It Won't Be New for Long

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:45:00 -0400

A commentary on the often-overlooked, long-term obligations of infrastructure creation and renewal.

Construction’s Productivity Paradox and the Urgent Need for Innovation in the Sector

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 09:11:39 -0400

The author says construction must take advantage of technological advances such as AI and digital twins to innovate and improve construction efficiency.

Viewpoint: Set the Record Straight on Contract Engineering

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:30:00 -0400

For college graduates or those making a career change, learning a new skill or building experience with a new type of project. it can be tough to find your niche. With contract engineering, you can experiment.