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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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Texas Toll Road Tries Satellite Sensing for Maintenance

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C.J. Schexnayder
May 11, 2022
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A Texas toll road operator has turned to the sky for solutions to a very down-to-earth problem: roadway maintenance. 


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Apps Offer Innovative Sourcing for Materials and Labor

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Jeff Yoders
May 11, 2022
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Materials supply chain disruptions and the mass retirement of older workers in the skilled trades—a trend that actually began in the 2010s—have forced preconstruction professionals and estimators to be more resourceful than ever. 


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Bentley Digital Twin Used for Engineering Assurance on Fusion Reactor

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Jeff Yoders
April 27, 2022
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The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor project involves 35 countries collaborating to build an electricity generation experiment that may lead to renewable energy produced through nuclear fusion, a potentially revolutionary power source.


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Autonomous Equipment Startup Built Robotics Secures $64M Series C Round

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Jeff Rubenstone
April 13, 2022
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With the shortage of equipment operators seen in construction today, automation of heavy equipment is gaining ground among large contractors.


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Robotic Inspection Checks Out Tunnel in the Alps Set to Become Rail Link

Custom-built rover scans exploratory tunnel for potential hazardous conditions
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Peter Reina
April 12, 2022
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Italian engineers had to assess the tunnel's condition after lying idle for five years in a potentially hazardous environment.


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Autodesk Goes Into the Wild With Latest Acquisition

Terms were not disclosed, but Autodesk promises tighter workflow integration of The Wild's tools
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Jeff Yoders
March 24, 2022
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Purchase terms for The Wild, a technology firm with an immersive virtual/extended reality environment for industry professionals and a dedicated virtual meetings tool, were not disclosed.

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Breaking Through the Digital Void in Construction

March 18, 2022
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The struggle within the construction industry to embrace digitalization, what it means for bottom lines, and how to quit skirting around the cloud.


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Q&A: Procore CEO Tooey Courtemanche Reflects on 20 Years in Business

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Jeff Yoders
March 16, 2022
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When the software firm's founder and chief started the company, he and his initial employees offered free jobsite WiFi to potential customers to get them to use their platform.


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Quantum Gravity Sensor Tests Point to Better Subsurface Mapping

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Peter Reina
March 8, 2022
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By eliminating "noise" of unwanted readings, new sensor device developed at the University of Birmingham is more accurate and up to 10 times faster than current instruments, its developers claim.
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Drone-Mounted LiDAR Brings Fresh Data to State DOTs

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C.J. Schexnayder
March 2, 2022
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In recent years contractors have seen the advantages of employing light detection and ranging (LiDAR) technology with unmanned aerial systems (UAS), also known as drones.


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On Demand Having a single platform to integrate the workflows of many different project discipline allows connected projects to stay on track, on time and supported, despite supply chains that have been strained since the pandemic. You’ll learn how connected cloud tools can avoid rework and data duplication, producing major improvements in the engaged owner's workflow. 

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How To Drive Project Certainty With Planning and Scheduling Tech

On Demand There’s always been a lot of focus on the benefits of aligning your CPM, 90-day, and weekly lookahead schedules. But on today’s complex capital projects, how do you go about it? By using the right technology and knowledge-based techniques. Join us for this webinar to explore best practices for finding and applying today’s most advanced planning and scheduling technology, all to achieve better project certainty for better outcomes every step of the way.

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Owners in the Cloud

On Demand Construction owners are adopting tools originally created for contractors and designers to manage inspections and even use their data downstream for facilities management. During this webinar, you’ll learn how having connected cloud tools to avoid rework and duplicate data is key to the engaged owner's workflow.

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Four “Cs” Critical for Building Toward a Low-Carbon Future

Commitment, collaboration, communication and compromise

On Demand Building and construction are responsible for 38% of all carbon emissions in the world. This webinar will present the latest strategies, materials and technologies used to create buildings with lower embodied and operational carbon by looking at the new Meyer Memorial Trust headquarters in Portland, Ore.

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9/2/21 to 9/2/22
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Is Your Firm's Tech Stack Ready to Bid on New Infrastructure Work?

On Demand With a big federal infrastructure spend expected sometime in the next year, contractors, engineers and other firms may find that some state and federal owners are asking for more digital-focused bid packages. ENR will talk to industry firms and experts on how some DOTs and agencies are moving toward better digital project management, and how to be ready to bid on new work.

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Loadspring

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9/15/21 to 9/15/22
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Worklife in the Remote World: Lasting AEC Changes from the Pandemic

On Demand This webinar will look at industry best practices and innovations adopted in the last year to meet new demands, and how firms are making technology adaptations and other new approaches permanent. Panelists will share new strategies for project management, client relations, technology commercialization and overall workforce interaction to gain the most benefit for all.

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10/6/21 to 10/6/22
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What Your Tech Says About Your Company

On Demand Good companies give their people good tools to work with....but in a competitive job market, how can you make sure your best prospects get the message and understand that your technology is more than flashy window dressing and that it enriches the work-life of its users and truly runs deep? We'll hear how companies can leverage the technology they have not only to work better, but to attract top talent into their ranks as well.

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Bluebeam

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10/12/21 to 10/12/22
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Lessons from Thompson Turner Construction: 5 Phases to Adopt Drones at Your Company

On Demand Join Thompson Turner Construction and Skyward as we discuss what it takes to adopt drones at your company. As a bonus, we’ll look at a real-world construction site and show you how to plan a drone flight, obtain fast access to controlled airspace, fly a mission, and create high-quality maps and models — all from the Skyward platform.

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Skyward Thompson Turner

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10/27/21 to 10/27/22
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Digital Twinning With Large Projects

On Demand A robust digital twin created during design and construction can be used by owners of major developments for everything from building operations to optimizing systems’ use. This webinar will show how owners and facilities managers put their digital twins to work after handover. Additionally, you'll learn how designers and contractors gather data and make it useful during the construction process.

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Autodesk

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11/9/21 to 11/9/22
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Graham Construction: A Model of Successful Digital Transformation

On Demand Today’s construction industry is undergoing a digital transformation.  However, in an industry that has traditionally looked at technology as yet another cost to control rather than as a strategic investment, this type of initiative brings with it not only many challenges, but several opportunities as well. Join InEight’s conversation with Graham Construction about their digital transformation journey.

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InEight

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