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The Smart Construction Alliance led by Virginia Tech is advancing a platform initiative called 'Digital Shared Space,' aimed at enabling construction companies of all sizes to participate in technology exchange and development, and has partnered with HITT Contracting to award $280,000 in funding to five projects.
The latest survey by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) shows that the vast majority of American contractors using drones rely on products from Chinese manufacturer DJI, but recent U.S. tariffs on Chinese drones may pose challenges to the industry.
According to a forecast released by Gartner on Monday, AI data center spending will account for more than half of total semiconductor revenue over the next four years, driving global semiconductor revenue to exceed $1.6 trillion this year, nearly doubling year over year.
Field forms have long ceased to be mere compliance documents; they are now key data sources that record the actual work process. A new guide from GoFormz points out that N/A entries and anomaly records in forms often hide risk signals that deserve the most attention from management, yet most companies still process this information with a delay of 3 to 5 days.
The growth of the U.S. construction industry is accompanied by labor shortages and profit pressure, and on-site monitoring still largely depends on manual inspections or low-frequency measurements, creating information blind spots. Drone technology can accelerate data collection and enhance safety, but building an in-house fleet requires investment in hardware, training, and compliance costs. Drone as a Service offers end-to-end aerial surveying subscription services, transforming site conditions into decision-making data, helping to detect errors early, reduce personnel exposure risks, and unify information sources for all parties.
Construction technology company Gravis Robotics announced on Monday that it has secured a $200 million Series A funding round from global investment firm SoftBank. Founded in 2022 as a spin-off from ETH Zurich, a Swiss public university, the company's proprietary retrofit technology transforms heavy machinery on construction sites into autonomous robots. This funding round represents a significant investment in the construction technology sector and indicates that major institutional investors are focusing on the physical AI track.
Construction companies have made significant progress in technology adoption during the pre-bid phase, but the execution phase after winning the bid is becoming a new bottleneck. This article explores the key role of BIM in bridging the gap between bidding and construction, and how lifecycle continuity can improve overall productivity.
The construction industry has long faced the dilemma of data being disconnected from decision-making. Brasfield & Gorrie, with GIS at its core, integrates drone imagery and on-site data to create a single source of truth, significantly improving safety and operational efficiency. This model has been scaled across its multi-regional projects, demonstrating a new direction for data-driven construction.
With profit margins under sustained pressure, contractors must not only win bids but also strictly prevent profit leakage during construction. By integrating financial and operational data and leveraging AI to identify anomalies in real time, contractors can take action before issues escalate. Companies such as MAG Builders and Lam-Wood Systems have achieved transparent management of project progress and costs through the NetSuite platform, significantly enhancing control over profitability.
When introducing technology to construction sites, the key question is no longer "what new technology is available," but "how can existing technology help my site." This article brings together insights from engineers, consultants, and academics, analyzing technology applications and sharing best practices.