Tag: tech
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The Tech Divide: How Construction Firms Embrace Emerging Technologies
A new study from the University of Sydney’s School of Engineering analyzes how digital tools shape construction practices in Australia. The research examined how three tiers of companies and various roles within those companies see the present and future of emerging technologies. An observation that stands out is that the smallest companies rate the importance…
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Sisk achieves 70% carbon savings in low-carbon concrete tech trial
John Sisk & Son has achieved over 70% carbon savings after testing a new low-carbon concrete technology at its Wembley Park project site in London. Sisk used different construction methodologies and concrete mixes based on advanced cement technology (ACT), a low-carbon concrete developed by Dublin-based cement producer Ecocem. ACT low-carbon concrete combines technical innovations with…
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Experts Discuss AI, VIG & Tech at FGIA Annual Conference
A panel on innovation at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Annual Conference featured an in-depth discussion on utilizing artificial intelligence (AI), the future of vacuum insulated glass (VIG), prioritizing updated software over new hardware and the use of more sophisticated digital modeling. The “Ignite Innovation” panel discussion was moderated by Ray Garries (Global…
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Agentic AI is the new tech buzzword. Here’s what builders need to know.
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Three months into 2025, the artificial intelligence arms race continues for builders. Large contractors, such as London-based Balfour Beatty and Swedish builder Skanska, are developing their own AI-based tools to aid their construction processes. Other builders use…
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Hapn Discusses Latest Tech in Asset Trackers at ARA 2025
We caught up with TJ Chasteen, product manager, at Hapn, at the 2025 ARA Show in Las Vegas to learn more about the company. Hapn produces GPS-based asset tracking hardware and software for many industries, including construction and rental. Hapn engineers develop the software and have a number of unique problem solvers for heavy equipment…
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Robotic bridge inspection tech wins ASCE award
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: A robotic system that improves how bridges are inspected won the American Society of Civil Engineers 2025 Charles Pankow Award for Innovation, according to a Feb. 28 news release from the Missouri University of Science…
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ABM Unveils Brand Platform Highlighting Innovation & Tech
ABM (NYSE: ABM), a leading provider of facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions, has unveiled its new brand platform: “Driving possibility, together.” This new positioning emphasizes ABM’s evolution as a future-focused, innovative client partner, making spaces smarter, modernizing infrastructure, and transforming facilities to become more resilient. It represents the company’s growth, in both soft and hard…
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Free hot water from your WiFi? The smart tech revolution that could help homeowners save
What if your home could turn waste heat from the internet into free hot water? It might sound futuristic, but this idea could become a reality thanks to a trial by British Gas and Heata. At a time when energy price rises continue to put pressure on household budgets, this innovative approach offers a clever…
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Advanced Industrial Tech: Boosting Workplace Safety & Efficiency
In industrial environments, cutting-edge equipment and technologies are driving progress. These innovations are not only enhancing safety protocols. They’re also streamlining operations and solving challenges that were once unavoidable. Safer practices combined with improved efficiency create a new standard for how industries operate today. Boosting Workplace Ergonomics and Efficiency Through Exoskeleton Technology Exoskeletons are wearable…