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Software and data acquisition and processing systems to improve design, construction, and business efficiency

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Stories about Building Information Modeling and its applications beyond 3D modeling to add schedule, cost and risk plus facilities management data

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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

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Procore Launches Payment Service, Expands Offerings at Groundbreak

Tech provider formally launches its Pay service, announces acquisition of GIS platform
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James Leggate
September 22, 2023
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The construction tech firm announced a slate of new and planned offerings, including an AI-based assistant still under development.


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WSB Set to Assist Bentley Users on Digital-Twin Workflows

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Jeff Yoders
August 25, 2023
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Firms partner to show contractors how best to take advantage of modern workflows using Synchro and digital twins. 


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Contractor Venture Platform Set to Grow Sustainable Building Startups

Affiliate of Boston-based Suffolk has closed on new $110-million fund focused on construction and property technology fields
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Scott Van Voorhis
August 22, 2023
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Suffolk Technologies, an affiliate of the Boston construction firm, recently closed on a $110-million inaugural fund.


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Machine Guidance and Autonomous Equipment Meet Contractors Halfway

Contractors still resist changing processes and opening their wallets for factory-installed electric power and autonomous operation, but more are realizing the benefits.
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Jeff Yoders
August 9, 2023
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Contractors still resist changing processes and opening their wallets for factory-installed electric power and autonomous operation, but more are realizing the benefits.


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Corps Awards $1.4M for AI Assist in 3D-Printed Concrete Structures

Jeff Yoders
Jeff Yoders
July 28, 2023
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Grant to Missouri S&T University will boost AI program to develop best concrete 3D printing options using alternative and sustainable materials so structures can be built away from ready-mix plants. 


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Could QR Codes Be a Key to Unlocking Project Efficiencies? One Tech Leader Thinks So

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Annemarie Mannion
July 26, 2023
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Contractors are losing out big-time on efficiencies that would benefit projects because they aren’t tapping into 95% of the information that BIM can provide. 



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DPR Picks Autodesk Construction Cloud as Its Projects’ 'Single Source of Truth'

Jeff Yoders
Jeff Yoders
July 25, 2023
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The contractor, which self-performs work is standardizing its project information for better project delivery, including prefabrication.  


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NOAA Promotes Climate Mapping Tool for Better Resilience Planning

Agency want construction owners and decisionmakers to use climate portals for projects
Jeff Yoders
Jeff Yoders
July 14, 2023
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, as well as the U.K. Met Office, have introduced climate assessment mapping websites backed by government data sources.


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Buildots Adds Planning Tool to Project-Progress Tracker Platform

Jeff Yoders
Jeff Yoders
July 6, 2023
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The two new predictive tools offer planning advice and are based on lean construction practices. 


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Labor Market Analyzer Tools Are Integrated with Procore

Construction labor availability analysis is available for project managers from Procore accounts
Jeff Yoders
Jeff Yoders
July 5, 2023
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With its Construction Labor Market Analyzer integrated into Procore's construction management platform, technology firm Construction Industry Resources aims to assist contractors in making accurate predictions of labor needs.


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