Hensel Phelps is using construction technology to improve jobsite tracking and reduce the time crews spend organizing project information. On its $300 million Courtyard 3 Connector project at San Francisco International Airport, the contractor used Track3D, a progress-tracking platform that uses machine learning and visual data to monitor construction activity.
Balfour Beatty is seeing stronger momentum in its U.S. construction business, with aviation and data center projects emerging as two of its biggest growth areas. The London-based contractor reported a return to profitability in its U.S. construction operations during the first half of 2026. The improvement comes after the business
Artificial intelligence is changing how construction companies collect, review and use project information. Tasks that once took hours of manual work can now be completed much faster, while large amounts of project data can be analyzed in seconds. AI can also help construction teams spot patterns, identify potential risks and
The Airfield Asphalt Pavement Technology Program (AAPTP) will host two virtual webinars in October focused on balanced mix design and cracking performance in airfield asphalt pavements. The sessions will give asphalt industry professionals an opportunity to learn about recent research and how different types of cracking can be evaluated during
A new bill introduced in the U.S. Senate aims to better understand and address the high rate of suicide among construction workers. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada introduced the Constructing the Path to Suicide Prevention Act, which would authorize a national study of suicide risk factors in the construction
Investment in construction technology continues to grow as startups focused on artificial intelligence, robotics, workforce management, and digital procurement attracted a combined $234 million in recent funding. Much of the new investment is targeting solutions that help contractors improve productivity, address labor shortages, automate repetitive tasks, and make better use
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