Category: Construction Technology
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Choosing the Right Digital Form Builder for Construction Teams
In the modern construction environment, moving away from paper forms and toward digital data capture is essential. However, with numerous form builder software solutions available, construction professionals require a strategic approach to evaluate which tools will effectively meet the demands of the jobsite. This article outlines key criteria that contractors and field operators should use…
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Digital Collaboration Drives the Future of Global Construction
Global construction is at a turning point. Trillions are being invested to renew aging infrastructure and deliver the next generation of digital and physical assets – data centers powering the digital economy, transport networks connecting cities, hospitals caring for growing populations and homes for a changing world. Yet despite this unprecedented wave of investment, the…
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AECO Firms Gain New Server Buyback Option Through Newforma Partnership
Newforma has introduced a Server Buyback Program for its Project Center clients through a new partnership with ReluTech and Amazon Web Services. The program aims to help architecture, engineering, construction and owner (AECO) firms retire aging hardware and move more easily toward cloud-based systems. Through the program, ReluTech handles logistics, including secure hardware transport, data…
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5 Ways Construction Technology is Transforming Asphalt Contracting Operations
The most successful paving contractors aren’t just skilled at laying asphalt – they’ve mastered the art of operational efficiency. While many companies rely on established manual workflows, forward-thinking firms are leveraging construction software to create competitive advantages that translate directly to their bottom line. The technology exists today to create connected workflows that span every…
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OpenSpace Acquires Disperse to Expand AI-Powered Construction Progress Tracking
OpenSpace, a Visual Intelligence Platform for construction, has acquired Disperse, a leader in construction progress tracking. The acquisition builds on a partnership announced in June 2025 and aims to expand OpenSpace’s capabilities in verified, image-based project insights. The combined solution pairs jobsite imagery with computer vision and human verification to provide an accurate, real-time view…
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Agentic AI Brings Intelligence and Automation to Preconstruction Planning
When people think about innovation in construction, they picture robots laying bricks, drones scanning jobsites, or AI flagging design errors mid-project. But the real revolution is happening long before the first shovel hits the ground. It’s happening in preconstruction, the most strategic, underestimated and under-digitized phase of a project’s lifecycle. Today, a new class of…
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5 Big Announcements Out of Trimble Dimensions 2025
Trimble revealed several major product updates and AI advancements at its annual Dimensions 2025 user conference, focusing on improving collaboration, interoperability, and automation across construction workflows. Here are five key takeaways: 1. ProjectSight 360 Capture Brings Reality Capture to Project Management Trimble introduced ProjectSight 360 Capture, a new feature that integrates 360-degree imagery directly into…
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Veriforce Acquires Highwire to Expand Contractor Risk Management Capabilities
Veriforce has acquired Highwire, a U.S.-based provider of contractor prequalification and risk management solutions for the construction and capital projects sector. The deal expands Veriforce’s reach in industries such as data centers, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and healthcare, while combining Highwire’s construction-focused platform with Veriforce’s global safety and compliance expertise. Together, the companies now support…
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BuildOps Report: AI Adoption Reaches a Turning Point in Commercial Contracting
The commercial contracting industry is undergoing a major transformation. While most contractors remain optimistic about growth, many face mounting pressures from labor shortages, aging infrastructure and intensifying competition. According to The Pivot Point: AI and the Future of Commercial Contracting, a new report by BuildOps and Kickstand based on a survey of more than 600…
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Mastering Project Success: Integrating CPM Scheduling and Task Management in Construction
Every construction and engineering project, regardless of its scale, hinges on a single critical element: the schedule. It’s more than a timeline; it’s the multidimensional blueprint that guides every phase, from initial concept to final closeout. The success of the entire project rests on this foundational document. Given the escalating complexity of today’s projects, an…