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    Opinion

    6 ways civil contractors can leverage AI

    A consultant in organizational and infrastructure planning breaks down how builders deploy the tech on projects today.

    By • June 26, 2024
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    Manufacturing cybersecurity at heart of new White House guidance

    The increased priority on security comes as more clean energy supply chains face the threat of a cyberattack.

    By Kate Magill • June 26, 2024
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    Trendline

    Preconstruction

    Preconstruction collaboration is key to a successful project, experts say.

    By Ellajon staff
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    Bechtel breaks ground on $4B Bill Gates-backed nuclear reactor

    The new facility will use a sodium-based cooling process instead of water, according to TerraPower, the Microsoft founder’s nuclear energy company.

    By • June 25, 2024
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    Swinerton revenue reaches 4-year high

    The California-based builder highlighted its financial performance and outlined steps toward technological innovation and green initiatives.

    By • June 24, 2024
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    Making smarter decisions with less data

    In terms of data, more isn’t always better. Learn how to extract real insights from the right data.

    By Chris Greene, Vice President Innovation & Insights at American Global • June 24, 2024
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    Executive Moves

    Swinerton taps 30-year veteran to lead subsidiaries

    Tim Kretzschmar, the former head of the company’s central region, will oversee businesses such as Timberlab and Swinerton Energy.

    By • June 20, 2024
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    Q&A // ConTech Conversations

    How ‘Billy the Bot’ helps Cork Howard Construction streamline accounts payable

    Milissa Douglas, controller for the Marietta, Georgia-based general contractor, uses the artificial intelligence-based assistant to streamline invoice management.

    By • June 12, 2024
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    ConTech Conversations

    The ways contractors are using AI on jobsites now

    Benefits of using the tech on building projects include a competitive safety culture, risk mitigation and flagging contracts for delay provisions.

    By • June 12, 2024
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    Turner uses electric skid steer at Berkeley’s $550M Gateway project

    The quieter equipment will allow crews to work with minimal disruption to classes at the University of California.

    By • June 11, 2024
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    New construction technology releases: June 2024

    New tech tools on the market include AI-powered delay forecasting, a smart antenna to better control equipment and a detailed GIS map integration.

    By Ellajon Staff • June 5, 2024
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    Tech can help construction’s labor crisis: McKinsey

    The consulting firm argued that more aggressive solutions are needed to address the staffing gap, such as lucrative pay packages and technology that helps with repetitive tasks.

    By • June 5, 2024
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    Project Wins

    Turner breaks ground on $41M Texas A&M project

    The three-story building will feature a technology makerspace for students to design and develop physical prototypes.

    By • June 4, 2024
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    Autodesk completes investigation, won’t restate financials

    After an internal committee reviewed its books, the San Francisco contech giant moved its CFO to another role.

    By • June 4, 2024
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    Test AI now, but know the risks, panelists say

    Speakers at the annual NIBS conference recommended using the “gorilla test” and other techniques to monitor the technology as it evolves.

    By • May 29, 2024
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    SEC clarifies intent of cybersecurity breach disclosure rules after initial filings

    The rules require notification of “material” breaches, but some early filers have reported incidents that appear to fall short of the regulatory threshold.

    By Alexei Alexis • May 29, 2024
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    Swinerton-owned Timberlab acquires glulam manufacturer

    The mass timber subsidiary will take over operations of two factories in Oregon.

    By • May 29, 2024
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    Scammers siphon $25M from engineering firm Arup via AI deepfake ‘CFO’

    Cybercriminals used AI-generated video to pose as the AEC company's CFO and other employees, leading a staff member to transfer $25 million to Hong Kong bank accounts.

    By Grace Noto • May 22, 2024
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    Turner goes all in on EV tech for carbon reduction

    The New York City-based contractor has committed to making its vehicle fleet electric by 2028 while piloting low-emission equipment on various projects.

    By • May 22, 2024
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    Microsoft plows $3.3B into data center at former Foxconn site

    The software giant, which previously committed $1 billion to the project, has increased its promised expenditure amid a surge of data center activity.

    By • May 20, 2024
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    How to gain an advantage in your MEP existing conditions documentation workflow

    Documentation process too slow? How to streamline yours to improve your MEP projects’ efficiency

    May 20, 2024
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    Lab space supply-demand balance likely in coming years: JLL

    Boston, San Diego and the San Francisco Bay Area saw the most demand growth in the first quarter of 2024, the report states.

    By Joe Burns • May 17, 2024
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    Trimble acquires payments, compliance platform Flashtract

    It’s the contech giant’s third acquisition of a niche technology provider in just over a year.

    By • Updated May 16, 2024
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    5 contech firms announce funding in 2024’s first half

    Drone-powered roof inspections, cloud-based estimating solutions and fungi-fueled recycling tech earned venture capital in recent months.

    By • May 15, 2024
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    Vast majority of Gen Z tech workers say they’d consider new career opportunities

    With high dissatisfaction rates, young tech workers pointed to career development as a vital aspect of engagement and retention in a recent survey.

    By Carolyn Crist • May 15, 2024
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    Loyola University mixed-use building cuts HVAC costs and emissions 10% with AI-driven algorithm

    BrainBox AI and WattTime's technology also cut carbon emissions by 15% during periods of renewable energy curtailment, a case study showed.

    By Nish Amarnath • May 14, 2024