Category: Construction Technology
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Cost and Performance Gains With Hardware and Software Subscription Models
Subscription-based models — offering an alternative to one-time purchases or perpetual licenses — are becoming more common in both professional and personal settings. Whether it’s machine control systems, office equipment, software or beyond, consumers are increasingly drawn to the flexibility and convenience that subscriptions provide. For the construction industry, software and hardware subscriptions offer cost, predictability,…
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American Concrete Institute Updates ACI University Learning Platform
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has launched an updated learning management system for ACI University, its online education and training platform for concrete professionals. The platform provides access to more than 350 on-demand courses, monthly webinars, certificate programs and certification preparation. ACI members receive free access to all ACI University webinars and on-demand courses. Updates…
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American Concrete Institute Updates ACI University Learning Platform
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has launched an updated learning management system for ACI University, its online education and training platform for concrete professionals. The platform provides access to more than 350 on-demand courses, monthly webinars, certificate programs and certification preparation. ACI members receive free access to all ACI University webinars and on-demand courses. Updates…
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Transforming Concrete: State of the Concrete Industry
Innovation in measurement technologies is transforming how we understand and control concrete performance in real time. These technologies reduce reliance on manual testing and allow for data-driven decision-making, improving quality control and reducing material variability. By capturing material behavior throughout the full supply chain, this opens the door for significant optimizations. Complementing measurement technologies, optimization…
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Newforma Partners with TD SYNNEX’s Datech to Expand AECO Software Distribution
Newforma has formed a channel partnership with Datech, the design software business of TD SYNNEX, to expand access to its project and information management software for the architecture, engineering, construction and owner (AECO) industry. Under the agreement, TD SYNNEX will serve as an official distributor of Newforma solutions, making the company’s cloud-based tools available to…
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Sanibel Causeway Reconstruction: How Superior Construction Built Resilient Coastal Infrastructure
Three years ago I sat at my desk and saw the photos and videos posted online in the aftermath of hurricane Ian. I felt a catch in my throat as I saw what happened to the small community just off the coast of Fort Myers, Florida. You see, I grew up in the state of…
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Newforma Appoints New SVP of Engineering While Advancing AI Strategy
Newforma has appointed Benjamin Bazso as senior vice president of engineering as the company advances its artificial intelligence strategy for the architecture, engineering, construction and owner (AECO) industry. A veteran of Samsung Ads and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Bazso will oversee development of tools designed to improve project and information management. The company said it will…
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New Research Shows ERP Systems Give Contractors a Competitive Edge
New research from Dodge Construction Network and CMiC highlights the measurable benefits of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for construction contractors. Two complementary studies — The Value of ERP for General Contractors and The Value of ERP for Specialty Trade Contractors — found that firms using ERP consistently report stronger performance across project management and…
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Smart Bidding Strategies with Artificial Intelligence
In construction, an accurate bid can mean the difference between a profitable year or continuous delays and costly overruns. Many contractors continue to rely on spreadsheets, fragmented data, or gut instinct to prepare bids. This leaves too much room for errors. According to Contimod, nine out of ten construction projects exceed their budgets, with average…
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Bluebeam Acquires Firmus AI to Expand Preconstruction Risk Analysis Tools
Bluebeam has acquired Firmus AI, a company specializing in artificial intelligence for preconstruction design review and risk analysis. The acquisition will bring Firmus’ technology into Bluebeam’s review and markup workflows, allowing project teams to identify design-related risks, coordination issues and scope gaps earlier in the process. Firmus analyzes construction documents and drawings to find missing…