Information technology

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

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Make the Call for More Construction Technology in a Time of Crisis

Contractors must tell vendors what they need in these times of crisis, even as needs shift

Tooey Courtemanche

March 26, 2020

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While relationships are the backbone of the construction industry, how we communicate is necessarily changing because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Please help construction technology providers give you want you need, by telling us what that is even as it changes, seemingly, every day.

Cloud Infrastructure Keeps Firms Afloat During Coronavirus Pandemic

But transition may be rocky for firms looking for quick solutions

Jeff Rubenstone

March 22, 2020

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Some design and engineering firms that have shifted to cloud-based IT infrastructure are finding they can maintain their workloads even as many employees are forced out of their offices due to the pandemic.

Building Toward a Connected Jobsite at CONEXPO 2020

Jeff Rubenstone

March 18, 2020

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Looking at the offerings from equipment manufacturers on display at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG show, held in Las Vegas on March 10-13, it would be easy to assume it was all about the bigger and stronger machines.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud Network Has 1 Million Users, Software Vendor Says

Technology company expands sector leadership team, updates new research and women's safety harness initiatives

Jeff Yoders

March 10, 2020

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Amy Marks joins California software vendor as executive and technology "evangelist" in its construction group after departing her prefab software startup XSite Modular.

Jeff Rubenstone

March 4, 2020

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Construction management software provider Procore is moving ahead with its long-discussed plans for an initial public offering of its common stock, filing an S-1 form with the Securities & Exchange Commission on Feb. 28.

One-Stop App Offers Smart Phone Access to NYC Construction Rules and Regs

Eydie Cubarrubia

February 17, 2020

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AGC of New York state's online 'FastFacts' tool includes real-time info on laws, regulations, and even forms, for firms to build in the city.

Scott Lewis

February 12, 2020

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At several dozen college campuses, airports and residential communities, low-slung, driverless shuttle buses cruise around predefined routes.

Scott Lewis

February 12, 2020

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Smart parking” is a term covering a variety of technologies to make parking more convenient and efficient.

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Driving Toward the Future: Intelligent Vehicles Seek Intelligent Infrastructure

Aileen Cho

February 12, 2020

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Emerging technologies, including autonomous vehicles, are transforming traditional infrastructure roles

Jeff Rubenstone

February 3, 2020

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Two firms say the acquisition move reflects a natural overlap in their businesses.

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An Open-source Framework for Creating Infrastructure Digital Twins

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Streaming LIVE from FutureTech 2019 | An open-source ecosystem is best suited to allow digital twins to be efficiently developed and integrated with other systems. iModel.js is an open-source JavaScript library for creating, visualizing and analyzing infrastructure digital twins. Learn how iModel.js will foster innovation and create immersive connections.

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PANEL: Predictive Analytics Strategies for Construction Risk Reduction

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Streaming LIVE from FutureTech 2019 | People are eager to see what data-digesting algorithms can find to analyze in order to make predictions and improve business practices. What will predictive analytics mean for the future of construction planning and execution? Our panel from firms in design, contracting and risk management will explore the answers.

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6/19/19 to 6/19/20

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Cybersecurity in Construction: Understanding and Mitigating Your Risks

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Technology and industry experts will offer tips on securing your business learned from years of experience working in Fortune 500 companies. No matter the size of your company, falling victim to a cybersecurity breach can bring work to a halt and even bankrupt your business. During this webinar, we will share a few “horror stories” from the field and practical tips to avoid being the next headline.

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10/2/19 to 10/2/20

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Staying Out of Trouble at the Jobsite-to-Public Space Interface

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No matter how well-managed the project is inside the gate, the public space outside marks a dangerous frontier of risks and liability through which workers, materials and equipment constantly pass. During this webinar, we will talk with site safety managers about how they manage the risk, and what technologies are available to help.

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3/25/20 to 3/25/21

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Case Study: CORE Construction Drives Operational Excellence with Drone Data

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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.

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