Category: Construction Technology
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Trimble Groundworks Integrates with Vermeer Pile Drivers for Solar Construction
Trimble and Vermeer announced Sept. 25, 2025, that the Trimble Groundworks machine control system is now available for Vermeer PD10R and PD25R remote control pile drivers. The integration is designed to bring greater automation to solar farm construction, increasing the speed, accuracy and efficiency of piling operations. With the Trimble system, the pile driver automatically…
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How Structured Data Can Unlock AI’s Potential in Construction
Most construction sites still operate with a patchwork of tools — updates shared via messaging apps, paper checklists and cloud folders that are often days out of date. With information fragmented and delayed, artificial intelligence (AI) feels disconnected from the realities of daily work. Until data is current, complete and centralized, AI remains a theoretical…
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Expert Predicts Five Trends Shaping the Future of Sustainable Construction
Sustainable construction is gaining momentum in the U.S., driven by demands for lower emissions, reduced waste, and smarter building practices. The U.S. commercial green construction market is projected to grow from $179.2 million last year to $329.3 million by 2030. Dan Pollard, Production Director at Thurston Group, outlined five key trends expected to transform the…
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Cost and Performance Gains With Hardware and Software Subscription Models
Subscription-based models — offering an alternative to one-time purchases or perpetual licenses — are becoming more common in both professional and personal settings. Whether it’s machine control systems, office equipment, software or beyond, consumers are increasingly drawn to the flexibility and convenience that subscriptions provide. For the construction industry, software and hardware subscriptions offer cost, predictability,…
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American Concrete Institute Updates ACI University Learning Platform
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has launched an updated learning management system for ACI University, its online education and training platform for concrete professionals. The platform provides access to more than 350 on-demand courses, monthly webinars, certificate programs and certification preparation. ACI members receive free access to all ACI University webinars and on-demand courses. Updates…
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American Concrete Institute Updates ACI University Learning Platform
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has launched an updated learning management system for ACI University, its online education and training platform for concrete professionals. The platform provides access to more than 350 on-demand courses, monthly webinars, certificate programs and certification preparation. ACI members receive free access to all ACI University webinars and on-demand courses. Updates…
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Transforming Concrete: State of the Concrete Industry
Innovation in measurement technologies is transforming how we understand and control concrete performance in real time. These technologies reduce reliance on manual testing and allow for data-driven decision-making, improving quality control and reducing material variability. By capturing material behavior throughout the full supply chain, this opens the door for significant optimizations. Complementing measurement technologies, optimization…
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Newforma Partners with TD SYNNEX’s Datech to Expand AECO Software Distribution
Newforma has formed a channel partnership with Datech, the design software business of TD SYNNEX, to expand access to its project and information management software for the architecture, engineering, construction and owner (AECO) industry. Under the agreement, TD SYNNEX will serve as an official distributor of Newforma solutions, making the company’s cloud-based tools available to…
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Sanibel Causeway Reconstruction: How Superior Construction Built Resilient Coastal Infrastructure
Three years ago I sat at my desk and saw the photos and videos posted online in the aftermath of hurricane Ian. I felt a catch in my throat as I saw what happened to the small community just off the coast of Fort Myers, Florida. You see, I grew up in the state of…
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Newforma Appoints New SVP of Engineering While Advancing AI Strategy
Newforma has appointed Benjamin Bazso as senior vice president of engineering as the company advances its artificial intelligence strategy for the architecture, engineering, construction and owner (AECO) industry. A veteran of Samsung Ads and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Bazso will oversee development of tools designed to improve project and information management. The company said it will…