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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
Keeping KeyArena's Landmark Lid Overhead at Climate Pledge Arena Redevelopment Is A 22,000-Ton Balancing Act

Keeping KeyArena's Landmark Lid Overhead at Climate Pledge Arena Redevelopment Is A 22,000-Ton Balancing Act

Arena’s building team in quake-prone Seattle uses 4D BIM to manage the constructibility nightmare associated with supporting an iconic cover during construction

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Badri Hiriyur
ENR 2020 Top 25 Newsmakers

Badri Hiriyur: Developed AI-based Visual Analysis Tool for Facade Inspection

Jeff rubenstone
Jeff Rubenstone
January 20, 2021
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Developing AI-based visual-analysis tool for facade inspections, changing how buildings are maintained


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First Read

Accelerate Innovation As the Pandemic Lingers, But Keep Your Firm's Adoption Rigor

ConTech startups need to clear a high bar and demonstrate tested, added value in construction
Cyrus Izzo Phillip Ross
December 31, 2020
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The pandemic is driving rapid change in design and construction technology, but the same adoption rigor that existed before it still delivers the best results.


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Safety Technology

Wearable Biometric Sensor Brings Better Data on Heat-Related Illness in Construction

Jeff rubenstone
Jeff Rubenstone
December 29, 2020
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A new wearable sensor is offering construction workers and safety managers an early-warning signal.


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Sustainable Materials

Low-Embodied-Carbon Concrete Options Set to Benefit From Proposed New York Law

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Eydie Cubarrubia
December 17, 2020
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Pozzotive, a ground glass pozzolan to be produced at new Connecticut plant, is one innovation that could qualify.


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Crane Sensor Helps Confirm Best Practices on Hawaiian High-Rise Project

Jeff rubenstone
Jeff Rubenstone
December 14, 2020
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Hawaiian Dredging has used manual processes to track the productivity of the cranes on its jobsites in the past, but a deployment of Versatile's CraneView sensor package is automating some of that tedious and difficult work.


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4Q Tech Report

4Q Tech Report: The Supply Chain Scramble

Jeff rubenstone
Jeff Rubenstone
December 10, 2020
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New technologies and processes for digitally managed materials tracking and deliveries are challenging long-held ideas on project logistics


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Construction Materials

Ready-Mix Concrete, Long a Holdout on Electronic Tracking, Adapts for COVID

Jeff yoders
Jeff Yoders
December 9, 2020
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Ready-mix concrete producers have long resisted adopting digitized delivery and verification processes, mostly due to regional producers coping with different rules and varying customer demands across so many jurisdictions.


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COVID-19 and Construction

Digital Technology Will Be Important for Compliance and Safety Testing Beyond the Pandemic

Safe check-in and distancing apps have kept construction going, they have applications beyond COVID-19
David Brian Ward, CEO Safe Site Check In
December 3, 2020
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Even as vaccines begin to get approved, keeping construction sites open and monitoring safety compliance will be with us even after the COVID-19 pandemic ends.


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Electrical Power

Bechtel Team to Build $3B-$6B Nuclear Test Reactor in Idaho

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Mary B. Powers
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Debra K. Rubin
November 24, 2020
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MIT says nuke power plant design-builders can cut rising costs to propel use in U.S. energy transformation.


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Bitcoin Mining Helps Boost a Growing Data Center Market

Peter Maloney
November 18, 2020
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The push to mine cryptocurrency is driving a market for power plant conversions and other construction, but dependent on volatile up and down prices.


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1/30/20 to 1/30/21
Online
Contact: Lauren Whitaker

Transitioning to a Data-Driven Future

ON DEMAND

This webinar will provide an overview of how data organization can solve some of today’s biggest challenges in the construction industry. Data can boost productivity, collaboration and reduce rework. Companies who have successfully built a data-centric foundation will discuss how to improve data collection and analysis for the best outcomes.

Sponsored by: 

PlanGrid

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Webinar

2/6/20 to 2/6/21
Online
Contact: Lauren Whitaker

Strategic Electrification: Satisfy the Demand with VRF Technology

ON DEMAND

Buildings account for nearly 40 percent of annual global CO2 emissions due in part to the use of Fossil fuels. Strategic Electrification is an alternate approach that uses electric-powered technologies to increase energy efficiency, leading to cost optimization, and reduced pollution. During this webinar, you'll hear from industry professionals whom have been successful in implementing energy-efficient systems.

Sponsored by:

Mitsubishi Electric

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Webinar

2/20/20 to 2/20/21
Online
Contact: Lauren Whitaker

Driving Accuracy, Visibility, & Accountability with Drone Data: Case Studies from P Agnes

ON DEMAND

With over five years of experience as a UAV pilot, P Agnes Construction Project Manager Ian Larson shares insights and practical examples about using drones for take-offs, the bidding process, site documentation, subcontractor tracking and client communication in both horizontal site and vertical building methods. Join us for this informative webinar.

Sponsored by:

DroneDeploy

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Webinar

3/12/20 to 3/12/21
Online
Contact: Lauren Whitaker

Pilots & Executives: Harmonious Drone Program from the Ground Up

ON DEMAND

Companies early in the process of creating a drone program have a lot of questions and concerns from different business groups. Discover how Moss & Associates, a national construction management company, effectively collaborated between their employees, executives, and other business groups to develop the company’s first drone program. 

Sponsored by:

Skyward

Partnered with:

Moss

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Webinar

3/18/20 to 3/18/21
Online
Contact: Lauren Whitaker

The Untapped Potential of BIM in the Field

ON DEMAND

Earn: 1 PDH; 1 AIA LU/Elective; 0.1 IACET CEU*

RCEP    IACET  PDH

Get the power of BIM out of the office and job trailer and into the hands of field workers where there’s tremendous untapped potential to harness the model to boost productivity, quality and safety. Using real-world project examples, the panelists will show you how they rolled out technology to craftworkers, fabricators and other field employees with streamlined training and maximum benefit. 

Sponsored by:

Procore

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Webinar

3/25/20 to 3/25/21
Online
Contact: Lauren Whitaker

Case Study: CORE Construction Drives Operational Excellence with Drone Data

ON DEMAND

In this webinar, Italo Cruz, Senior Construction Technology Specialist at CORE, will discuss how the company’s investments in drones and drone data transformed key construction workflows and helped the ENR 400 company enhance operational excellence. He will also discuss the metrics the firm uses to evaluate its technology investments and its future goals. 

Sponsored by:

DroneDeploy

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Webinar

3/31/20 to 3/31/21
Online
Contact: Lauren Whitaker

A Better Half: Using Digital Twins to Improve City Infrastructure

ON DEMAND

Planners are touting digital models as a way to test different scenarios in the virtual world. Some “digital twin” users want comprehensive virtual platforms that incorporate real-time data collected from major infrastructure systems within the real city, which then helps city agencies optimize those systems. We’ll discuss how digital twins can help infrastructure decision-makers optimize their assets.

Sponsored by:

Autodesk Construction Cloud

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Webinar

4/7/20 to 4/7/21
Online
Contact: Lauren Whitaker

Driving True Business Value from Your Enterprise Software

ON DEMAND

Historically, the construction industry has been conservative when it comes to enterprise technology. However, with the fast pace industry disruption that digitalization will bring with technologies, the need for future-proof ERP has never been greater. We'll discuss how to move towards digitalization and how companies can drive true business value from their enterprise software.

Sponsored by:

IFS

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Webinar

4/14/20 to 4/14/21
Online
Contact: Lauren Whitaker

Now is the Time to Build Tomorrow’s Transportation Infrastructure

ON DEMAND

Planners, designers and contractors need to start building tomorrow’s transportation infrastructure today. That means identifying the design implications of changes already happening or coming soon. How should planners, designers and policy makers account for all the changes, and what will it mean for contractors? During this webinar, we’ll talk with thought leaders in the transportation sector to find out.

Sponsored by:

US CAD

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Webinar

4/15/20 to 4/15/21
Online
Contact: Lauren Whitaker

Getting the Most from Your Data — and Your Data Scientists

ON DEMAND

Earn: 1 PDH; 1 AIA LU/Elective; 0.1 IACET CEU*

RCEP    IACET  PDH

More firms are hiring data scientists to work in-house with project engineers and construction managers, but others are exploring third-party consultants to pick through their data stores. During this webinar, we'll hear from experts in the industry on how best to approach the daunting data challenge for construction contractors, owners and aspiring professionals.

Sponsored by:

Procore

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October 21, 2020

The 2020 Top 600 Specialty Contractors Unveiled

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This popular annual webinar takes place just as the new rankings are unveiled. It invites leaders from top-ranked firms to talk about their takeaways from the year past and their strategy for the year ahead. ENR will moderate a panel of executives from the largest specialty contracting firms as they discuss the results of the 2020 Top 600 survey and opportunities for future business.

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October 29, 2020

Solving Problems Before They Happen With A.I.

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Advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning are giving firms new insights into what can go wrong on their projects. From providing advice on where to allocate resources to identifying real safety risks on jobsites, A.I. advisors are promising to deliver real competitive advantages. Learn how to get past the hype around A.I. and find the benefits of these tools.

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