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Rapid tech adoption and optimism at heart of global construction
KPMG survey reveals sector’s increased takeup of robotic process automation, virtual reality, project management information systems (PIMS), drones, smart sensors and AI
B2W Software expands alerts and notifications capabilities
New features from a Trimble company lets contractors communicate automatically and in real time
5 recommendations on how to stamp out modern slavery in construction
Conflicts such as the war in Ukraine are contributing to the problem of modern slavery within construction supply chains.
Interview, Bentley Systems: how to transform construction
Rich Humphrey from Bentley Systems tells Andy Brown how construction can take its next step on the tech journey
Crews by Core integrates with Autodesk Construction Cloud to bring live schedules to the field
Crews by Core is said to return approximately 6 hours a week to every field supervisor with real-time schedule analysis
How do you solve a problem like fixed price construction contracts?
Fixed price construction contracts appear to be going out of fashion - if that is the case then what can clients, investors and contractors do to foster more attractive alternatives?
Contilio releases AI Quantity Tracker to automate manual tracking
The company says that the new functionality gives actionable insights into the production rate of all installed elements in a few hours
Exploring the depths: Advances in drilling and foundation technology
Electrification is happening across construction and the drilling and foundations sector is no exception, but the journey has only just begun, reports Catrin Jones
Accelerating the rate of change in construction
Richard Clements outlines his top five ways the sector can look to improve productivity in the coming years by adopting technological advancements and maximising the potential that digital processes bring to construction
Cat dozer 6% more efficient on 4% less fuel
Updated 70-tonne model delivers ‘industry-leading low cost of ownership’, says Caterpillar
Are electric mini excavators a better choice than diesel?
New report claims electric mini excavators are a “better choice” than diesel equivalents - but is it that clear-cut?
Bobcat reveals three new loader concepts
Bobcat revealed three new loader concepts at its Demo Days event held in Prague, Czech Republic
Createmaster introduces solution for digital handover and contractor compliance
The Gateway 3 dashboard gives contractors and developers real-time visibility to manage their building information deliverables in one place
Are we finally entering the age of the global equipment rental business?
Equipment rental has been growing inexorably for several decades. On both side of the Atlantic and in Asia there are single businesses with annual revenues exceeding billions of dollars.
3 ways to improve your company’s ESG performance
Creative ITC expert reveals the IT changes that can help construction businesses meet ESG targets
Podcast: Investing in construction technology
Catrin Jones speaks to Eduardo Gomez, head of CRH Ventures, on how the company is investing into construction technology
What are the most effective technology purchases in construction?
Project management software has proven to be the most effective technology purchase in construction.
Strabag’s order backlog passes €24 billion mark for first time
Contractor’s business also ses a 10% increase in revenue for the first quarter of 2023
How construction can combat the growing risk of flooding
Vice president of engineer Jacobs explains the scale of the global flood alleviation challenge and some of the innovative techniques the construction industry is using to combat the problem.
World’s top ten construction OEMs revealed
What construction OEMs make up the top ten of the lastest Yellow Table?
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