Tag: Construction
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Merlo America Forecasts Rising Construction & Data Demand in DFW
Merlo America, a key innovator in construction equipment solutions, has unveiled an economic forecast for the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan statistical area, pointing to a decade of opportunity across the construction, agriculture and data center sectors. Developed in collaboration with predictive sales intelligence firm BiltData.ai, the report projects the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) market, the #4 largest…
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How Workplace Data Is Rewriting Construction and CRE
For decades, space planning was more guesswork than science. But today, technology is transforming how companies think about the offices, job sites and campuses where people work. At the forefront of this shift is Density, a company helping organizations measure and understand how their spaces are truly used. For construction firms—long accustomed to precision in…
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Construction employers face training bottleneck, report shows
Capacity constraints are also affecting apprenticeships. The survey states that “the most affected area was construction, planning and the built environment, with nearly a third (32%) of colleges experiencing challenges” in delivering apprenticeship training because of staffing or space shortages. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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What Startup Funding Reveals About the Future of Construction Technology
If the seeds of tomorrow’s construction technology are sown today, what does the future look like? Nymbl Ventures’ Q3 2025 ConTech Market Report reveals interesting data on the ConTech scene. A growth curve First of all, Construction Tech (“ConTech”) is performing well compared to other built environment technologies. According to Nymbl, VC investment in the…
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Managing Risk and Insurance Challenges in Green Construction Projects
With growing interest around the globe – and government programs to support the shift – both designers and construction firms are taking on an increasing number of green projects, both in Ontario and across Canada. Yet this new building trend comes with additional risks – risks that designers and builders alike may not always understand.…
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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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Concrete but Greener: The Race to Decarbonize Construction Materials
The Foundation of a Carbon Problem Concrete is, quite literally, the foundation of the modern world. From sidewalks to skyscrapers, concrete has transformed civilization for the past 200 plus years of its usage. It is the second most consumed substance on the planet, second only to water, with approximately 30 billion tons being produced annually. …
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Micron delays construction at $100B New York megafab
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Tech company Micron pushed back construction at its $100 billion Clay, New York, semiconductor megafab plant by two to three years, according to the project’s final environmental impact report. The updated timeline now marks the…
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6 Must-Have Pieces of Cold-Weather Gear for Construction Crews This Winter
There are plenty of terms we all know when it comes to cold-weather hazards — hypothermia, frostbite, trench foot — but here’s one that doesn’t get as much attention: cold stress. According to the Centers for Disease Control, cold stress happens any time your body loses heat faster than it can make it. That can…
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OSHA’s 2025 Safety Rules Redefine Compliance and Recordkeeping in Construction
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in Asphalt, Business, Communication & Safety, Communications Equipment, Construction Safety, Construction Safety Systems, Construction Safety Technology, Construction Safety Training, Contractor’s Best Friend, Fall Protection, Featured, Pavement Maintenance, Product Categories, safety, Safety Equipment – Other, Technology and SoftwareConstruction remains one of the most hazardous industries in the United States, and OSHA’s 2025 regulations are raising the bar for safety compliance. With the industry still responsible for more than one in five workplace deaths, safety can no longer be treated as a background task. For contractors, safety managers and project leaders, keeping pace…