Category: Construction Technology
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6 Practical Ways Construction Companies Can Use AI to Save Time and Boost Profit
In the construction industry, discussions about the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to help companies both work and build smarter have ranged from using AI for project planning and design to employing the technology for construction site management and energy optimization at maintenance facilities. All that buzz has produced more confusion than adoption, raising two…
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AI and Open Access to Building Codes Are Key to Climate-Resilient Construction
The U.S. construction sector, worth more than $2.2 trillion annually, is continuing to build in the eye of the storm. Extreme heat, flooding, wildfires, and hurricanes are no longer rare, they’re routine. In 2024 alone, the country faced 27 separate billion-dollar disasters, with damages reaching $182.7 billion. Modern building codes are our strongest defense. They…
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The Home Depot Launches Digital Project Planning Tool for Construction Pros
The Home Depot has introduced a new Project Planning tool, a digital platform designed to help professional contractors, remodelers and tradespeople manage projects from start to finish in one place. The tool combines Home Depot’s full product assortment — including store inventory, fulfillment center items, appliances and specialty products — into a single digital workspace.…
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Site Surveillance & Security – 5 Ways to Protect the Jobsite & Equipment Rental Lot
Adam Hawoth, Wireless CCTVWireless CCTVEquipment theft continues to be a challenge throughout the construction and equipment rental industry. Jeremy White of Pro-Vigil writes that experts expect tariffs on construction material and equipment to likely compound this issue. Many look to surveillance to help increase the security of the jobsite and the equipment yard. Adam Hawoth…
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Cybersecurity Tops Priority List for Construction Decision-Makers, Survey Finds
Cybersecurity remains a leading concern for contractors and construction executives, according to the 2025 Travelers Risk Index. The annual survey of more than 1,200 business decision-makers found that three out of four respondents in construction said cyber protection is a priority championed by senior management. The finding underscores how much the industry has shifted in…
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Tech in Concrete Construction Insights
At its core, concrete construction hasn’t changed much. If you excavate deep enough to the core of the work, there isn’t much of a difference between the concrete contractors do today versus what was done back in ancient Roman times. What has changed (and significantly, I might add) are the materials, methods, the science, the…
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FieldEdge and Service Autopilot Partner with Coast on GPS-Powered Fuel Management
FieldEdge by Xplor and Service Autopilot by Xplor have announced a partnership with Coast to deliver a GPS-enabled fuel management solution for service businesses. The integration combines Coast’s smart fuel card technology with FleetSharp GPS tracking, giving fleet managers more control over fuel spending and security. The system can block unauthorized fuel purchases, track odometer…
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CM Labs Launches Simulation-Based 3-Person Crew Training for Heavy Equipment
CM Labs Simulations has released Intellia 3-Person Crew Training, a new simulation tool that allows excavator, articulated dump truck and dozer operators to train together in one virtual environment. The platform places crews in a shared workspace where they can practice coordinating operations, communicating in real time and building teamwork skills essential for safe and…
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Teton Pass Rebuilt with Aero Aggregates: A Road of Glass and Grit
The collapse of a section of Wyoming’s Teton Pass highway in June 2024 disrupted a vital commuter and freight corridor linking Idaho’s Teton Valley to Jackson Hole. This threatened local economies and tested the limits of rapid-response engineering. Out of that challenge came a pioneering application of foamed glass aggregate, a product manufactured by AeroAggregates,…
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AI-Enabled Jobsite Intelligence: How Contractors Can Unlock Safety, Efficiency, ROI
At the start of 2025, only 2% of construction firms reported using AI, but that percentage is expected to double over the course of the year. Not only will AI support productivity but two in three construction firms agree that the use of cutting-edge tools will help them recruit talent. Still, confusion persists surrounding how…