Image courtesy of: sculpies (iStock / Getty Images Plus) Where research intersects with construction equipment and materials, applications of machine learning and knowledge-based systems, robotics, 3D Printing, internet of things, wearable computing, applications of drones to construction, safety systems. https://www.enr.com/rss/587-construction-technology en-us yodersj@enr.com (Jeff Yoders) The Buildots Construction Intelligence Lab allows contractors to share anonymized insights from construction management data. The Buildots Construction Intelligence Lab allows contractors to share anonymized insights from construction management data. 

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63235 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:14:13 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63235-buildots-launches-intelligence-lab-an-ai-powered-project-data-research-hub gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) John Deere says connected machine data—not just bigger equipment—could reshape roadbuilding. ENR visited Wirtgen's proving grounds to see how. John Deere says connected machine data—not just bigger equipment—could reshape roadbuilding. ENR visited Wirtgen's proving grounds to see how.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63224 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:47:30 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63224-john-deere-bets-connected-roadbuilding-is-its-next-competitive-advantage gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) Insurers have tried discounts to encourage adoption of risk-management technologies before, but have they found the sweet spot to win over contractors and project owners? Insurers have tried discounts to encourage adoption of risk-management technologies before, but have they found the sweet spot to win over contractors and project owners?

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63217 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:20:33 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63217-insurers-offer-discounts-for-using-site-monitoring-tech-to-reduce-risk yodersj@enr.com (Jeff Yoders) Project will soon release new capabilities in its platform specifically for construction owners. Project will soon release new capabilities in its platform specifically for construction owners. 

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63191 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:50:32 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63191-procore-releases-new-products-for-large-construction-owners gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) Trunk Tools says its new Cortex platform can interpret construction drawings and connect them with project records, as contractors report early workflow gains. Trunk Tools says its new Cortex platform can interpret construction drawings and connect them with project records, as contractors report early workflow gains.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63178 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:50:27 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63178-trunk-tools-launches-cortex-ai-platform-to-interpret-construction-drawings Procore Resource Management transforms how contractors manage their most vital assets: labor, equipment and materials. Procore Resource Management transforms how contractors manage their most vital assets: labor, equipment and materials.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63151 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63151-resource-management Procore Project Execution transforms how construction management teams run complex jobs from preconstruction to final closeout. Procore Project Execution transforms how construction management teams run complex jobs from preconstruction to final closeout.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63150 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63150-project-execution Construction projects are becoming increasingly complex, so companies need to innovate to accurately and profitably complete these modern structures. Construction projects are becoming increasingly complex, so companies need to innovate to accurately and profitably complete these modern structures.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63149 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63149-connected-construction-transforming-the-industry-through-integration yodersj@enr.com (Jeff Yoders) Structured AI, a computer vision-based QA/QC platform powered by AI, has raised $5 million and is partnering with Syska Hennessy Group to refine its platform. Structured AI, a computer vision-based QA/QC platform powered by AI, has raised $5 million and is partnering with Syska Hennessy Group to refine its platform. 

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63139 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:51:59 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63139-construction-quality-startup-structured-ai-raises-42m-seed-round yodersj@enr.com (Jeff Yoders) Investment and new releases continue to move more data centers, agentic AI platforms and construction automation forward in this roundup of recent developments in construction technology. Investment and new releases continue to move more data centers, agentic AI platforms and construction automation forward in this roundup of recent developments in construction technology. 

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63129 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:08:40 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63129-leicas-new-rtc-laser-scanners-xpanner-raises-18m-openspace-passes-1k-data-centers yodersj@enr.com (Jeff Yoders) Enlaye, a holistic artificial intelligence-enabled construction risk platform, has raised $5 million to expand its predictive risk platform. Enlaye, a holistic artificial intelligence-enabled construction risk platform, has raised $5 million to expand its predictive risk platform. 

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63134 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:38:10 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63134-ai-powered-construction-risk-analysis-platform-enlaye-raises-5-million rubind@enr.com (Debra K. Rubin) Las Virgenes Municipal Water District this fall will suspend ''pod' at depth in Santa Monica Bay to produce desalinated water using developer OceanWell's innovative technology, with less energy needed and less brine created. Las Virgenes Municipal Water District this fall will suspend ''pod' at depth in Santa Monica Bay to produce desalinated water using developer OceanWell's innovative technology, with less energy needed and less brine created.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63104 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:43:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63104-california-water-agency-ramps-up-novel-deep-sea-desalination-plan yodersj@enr.com (Jeff Yoders) Autodesk has launched a new online hub to serve small business customers across its business units including architecture, engineering and construction users. Autodesk has launched a new online hub to serve small business customers across its business units including architecture, engineering and construction users.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63065 Thu, 28 May 2026 18:07:50 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63065-autodesk-launches-new-division-for-small-business-users choa@enr.com (Aileen Cho) London-based ERM's partnership with Blumen Systems aims to untangle the web of permitting processes, especially for data center projects. London-based ERM's partnership with Blumen Systems aims to untangle the web of permitting processes, especially for data center projects.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63054 Tue, 26 May 2026 14:52:01 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63054-sustainability-consultant-erm-teams-with-ai-firm-to-speed-complex-project-permitting yodersj@enr.com (Jeff Yoders) Procore has integrated artificial intelligence agents from recently acquired Datagrid into its construction management platform, adding new AI review functions for RFIs, submittals and even contracts. Procore has integrated artificial intelligence agents from recently acquired Datagrid into its construction management platform, adding new AI review functions for RFIs, submittals and even contracts.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63042 Thu, 21 May 2026 19:00:27 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63042-procore-releases-new-ai-agients-after-datagrid-integration yodersj@enr.com (Jeff Yoders) Design-build firm is part of a consortium that aims to build a nuclear-powered data center at the Idaho National Laboratory, a federal research site. Design-build firm is part of a consortium that aims to build a nuclear-powered data center at the Idaho National Laboratory, a federal research site.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63037 Thu, 21 May 2026 08:51:35 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63037-clayco-partners-with-deep-atomic-for-doe-nuclear-powered-data-center-proposal manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) Consulting engineering firm Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates uses crawling robot to inspect hard-to-reach places. Consulting engineering firm Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates uses crawling robot to inspect hard-to-reach places.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63003 Fri, 15 May 2026 11:46:39 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63003-wall-climbing-robot-makes-bridge-inspections-easier-and-safer yodersj@enr.com (Jeff Yoders) This year's construction tech conference showcased AI-enabled workflows, robots walking jobsites and 3D-printed Walmart stores, among other sector innovations. This year's construction tech conference showcased AI-enabled workflows, robots walking jobsites and 3D-printed Walmart stores, among other sector innovations.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63000 Thu, 14 May 2026 00:42:28 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63000-getting-the-most-out-of-ai-takes-real-work-say-enr-futuretech-speakers Recently I sat in on a project review where a contractor was using an artificial intelligence tool to generate daily reports. Recently I sat in on a project review where a contractor was using an artificial intelligence tool to generate daily reports.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/62970 Thu, 07 May 2026 12:50:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/62970-relevance-in-the-ai-age As technology evolves for devices meant to enable construction in space, so must patent law to protect innovators' intellectual property rights. As technology evolves for devices meant to enable construction in space, so must patent law to protect innovators' intellectual property rights.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/62885 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:14:41 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/62885-navigating-timelines-and-technology-patent-strategies-for-space-and-earth yodersj@enr.com (Jeff Yoders) ConstructivIQ has been deployed enterprise-wise at DPR Construction and Planera has introduced an AI scheduling assistant named Manny. ConstructivIQ has been deployed enterprise-wise at DPR Construction and Planera has introduced an AI scheduling assistant named Manny. 

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/62836 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:37:02 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/62836-planera-releases-ai-schedule-assistant-dpr-rolls-out-constructiviq-on-120-projects yodersj@enr.com (Jeff Yoders) The acquisition will bring the AI-driven document review tool to the risk layer of Trimble's Construction One platform. The acquisition will bring the AI-driven document review tool to the risk layer of Trimble's Construction One platform.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/62770 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:51:01 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/62770-trimble-acquires-document-crunch-plans-to-integrate-agentic-ai-contract-review yodersj@enr.com (Jeff Yoders) Autodesk agrees to acquire field project management platform Rhumbix and has officially rebranded Autodesk Construction Cloud as Forma. Autodesk agrees to acquire field project management platform Rhumbix and has officially rebranded Autodesk Construction Cloud as Forma. 

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/62743 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:24:54 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/62743-autodesk-acquires-trade-workforce-management-platform-rhumbix Materials producer Holcim will open in 2028 what it says is the world's first fully electric cement clinker plant, while KBR and Mott McDonald are engineering the first global facility in Amsterdam to annually import 200,000 metric tons of liquid hydrogen and export 1.8M metric tons of carbon dioxide. Materials producer Holcim will open in 2028 what it says is the world's first fully electric cement clinker plant, while KBR and Mott McDonald are engineering the first global facility in Amsterdam to annually import 200,000 metric tons of liquid hydrogen and export 1.8M metric tons of carbon dioxide.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/62750 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/62750-new-euro-projects-seek-to-scale-carbon-reduction-innovations yodersj@enr.com (Jeff Yoders) Construction robotics startup Kewazo plans to invest in building out its own AI platform, while Procore and NVIDIA announce partnership to develop high-fidelity data center models. Construction robotics startup Kewazo plans to invest in building out its own AI platform, while Procore and NVIDIA announce partnership to develop high-fidelity data center models.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/62706 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:02:50 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/62706-procore-partners-with-nvidia-on-data-center-digital-twins-kewazo-nets-35m-funding-round yodersj@enr.com (Jeff Yoders) Arrowsight and Oracle AI are applying big data and artificial intelligence to construction site safety. Arrowsight and Oracle AI are applying big data and artificial intelligence to construction site safety. 

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/62692 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/62692-suffolk-other-contractors-adopt-video-safety-review-platform-arrowsight yodersj@enr.com (Jeff Yoders) Engineers know that energy modeling is a moving target. Engineers know that energy modeling is a moving target.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/62661 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:30:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/62661-thermal-bridging-risk-models-add-to-toolset-of-vendor-ies The construction industry plays a vital role in shaping economic progress and growth. The construction industry plays a vital role in shaping economic progress and growth.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/62593 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/62593-building-safeguards-a-deeper-look-at-cybersecurity-in-the-construction-industry choa@enr.com (Aileen Cho) Intuitive wayfinding, space-themed motifs and technology tools are components of the flight plan, with Hensel Phelps-led project set to finish in 2027. Intuitive wayfinding, space-themed motifs and technology tools are components of the flight plan, with Hensel Phelps-led project set to finish in 2027.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/62589 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:04:37 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/62589-houstons-470m-hobby-airport-concourse-extension-reaches-for-the-stars rubind@enr.com (Debra K. Rubin) California firm founders, including two US Energy Dept. veterans, aim to scale laser-based inertial confinement fusion technology to develop a grid-scale power plant, with $450M just gained from private investors. California firm founders, including two US Energy Dept. veterans, aim to scale laser-based inertial confinement fusion technology to develop a grid-scale power plant, with $450M just gained from private investors.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/62560 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:20:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/62560-ten-minutes-with-mike-dunne-co-founder-and-cto-of-fusion-power-startup-inertia-enterprises