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Contractors Must Tackle Artificial Intelligence Head on, Not Wait for Government

The transformation happening won't wait for government fact finding or partnership with technology providers
Bradford J Kelley Matthew Abeles
May 2, 2024
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The time for construction companies to develop AI plans is now.


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Patent Application
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Patent Filings Offer Details of ICON's Potential Trip to the Moon

Lunar construction isn't here yet, but the technology is being developed
Kate Nuehring Su
April 18, 2024
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 A look at recent patent filings, including one for a 3D printing technology for construction in space by ICON, offers a glimpse into the future.


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When an ENR Editor Takes On the Award of Excellence Story

Scott Blair
Scott Blair
April 11, 2024
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As editor-in-chief, I have the special privilege every year of presenting the ENR Award of Excellence in New York City and helping make a video about the winner.


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Logistics and Construction
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Lessons from Logistics: Embrace Technology to Modernize Construction

BigRentz CEO encourages customers to modernize their practices
Scott Cannon
April 5, 2024
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Welcoming, artificial intelligence, construction robotics and the internet of things into our jobsites offers an opportunity for construction to modernize the way the logisitics sector already has.


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A Call to Action to Design ‘Future-Ready’ Buildings

Jan Tuchman
Janice L. Tuchman
March 25, 2024
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David Odeh, principal of Odeh Engineers/WSP, is helping bring to life ASCE's Future World Vision program through designing what he calls “future-ready” buildings.


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Construction Technology Onsite
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Technologies That Rapidly Transform Construction Will Change Jobsites

Massive change across construction technology over the last decade will come to work sites this year
Mark Webster
February 22, 2024
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Three major trends in construction technology will have a massive impact on work sites in 2024.


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AI-enabled engineer
Technology First Read

Embracing Technological Evolution Creates a Culture of Innovation

Your firm is ready to reap the efficiency rewards of new technologies, so long as its culture is
Eric Stern
February 9, 2024
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By creating governance and a culture of innovation, your firm can easily take advantage of new technologies such as generative artificial intelligence.


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What Boeing’s Quality Woes Can Teach Construction

Matthew Kleiman
February 5, 2024
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A commentary on construction's quality and productivity challenges tied to veteran tradespeople retiring.


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Powerful AI Still Needs Quality Checks

What using artificial intelligence requires of civil engineers
Anand Stephen
December 27, 2023
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An engineer's commentary on the new age of artificial intelligence.


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AI Won't Replace Our Jobs, But Someone Using AI Might.

Artificial intelligence is not the disruptor of construction processes many predict, but it is an enabler of better practices
Burcin Kaplanoglu
December 14, 2023
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Artificial general intelligence isn't here yet, but it soon will be. Understanding AI and how it can help you in design or construction use cases can prepare you for it.


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