AI/BIM/VDC/CAD
Attentive.ai Secures $30.5 Million Series B to Accelerate AI Innovation in Construction
New capital to accelerate product innovation, deepen Beam AI’s core AI capabilities, and expand beyond takeoffs into estimating and bidding workflows. Attentive.ai, the company behind Beam AI, a trusted AI-based takeoff platform for general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers, today announced a $30.5 million Series B funding round led by global software investor Insight Partners, with…
Buildots Expands Autodesk Integration to Deliver Streamlined, AI-Powered Construction Issue Management
AI construction technology leader Buildots today announced an expanded integration with Autodesk Construction Cloud®, a comprehensive construction management solution that connects workflows, teams, and data across every stage of a project. Project teams can now sync issues flagged by Buildots with Autodesk® Build. The resulting single workflow makes issue data more usable, impactful, and accessible at the point of…
Digital Twins: Taking Building Visualization a Step Further
While “digital twins” will likely never be part of my typical lexicon, the technology is finding its way into more of my client conversations. Many owners are now accustomed to visualizing their buildings during design and construction, but the popularity of digital twins is taking this a step further. Imagine being able to observe your…
Construction
DEWALT® Unveils the World’s First Downward Drilling, Fleet-Capable Robot to Accelerate Data Center Construction
DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) brand and relentless innovator for jobsite professionals, today announced in collaboration with leading international mobile robotics company August Robotics, the launch of the world’s first downward drilling, fleet-capable robot to enable fast, safe, and efficient concrete drilling to accelerate data center construction. As the race to meet global…
Doggett Concrete Promotes Randy Brown to Director of Business Development
Doggett Commercial Concrete, LLC, is happy to announce the promotion of Randy Brown to Director of Business Development. Randy’s new role covers business development across the southeast. Randy has been in the concrete industry for almost 25 years. He joined Doggett in 2021 as a business development representative for the Charlotte area. “Watching the growth of…
Clemson University Selected for FAA Collegiate Drone Training Program
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected Clemson University’s Nieri Department of Construction, Development and Planning to participate in the Unmanned Aircraft Systems-Collegiate Training Initiative program (UAS-CTI). “Inclusion in the FAA’s Collegiate Training Initiative is going to open doors for collaboration with other flight educators across the country,” said Joe Burgett, an associate professor of…
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Samsara Launches New AI Coach in Super Bowl Commercial, Names NASCAR Champion Jesse Love as Its First Avatar
Samsara Inc. (NYSE: IOT), the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, today unveiled Samsara Coach, a new AI-powered coaching experience designed to deliver personalized, real-time guidance to drivers. The launch is featured in a Super Bowl LX commercial starring NASCAR champion Jesse Love, who debuts as the first avatar for Samsara Coach. Samsara’s Super Bowl Commercial Introduces New Model…
DeVry University to Embed AI Literacy and Skill-Building Across All Courses in 2026
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to redefine how we learn and work, DeVry University today announced it will embed AI literacy and skill-building into every course by the end of 2026. This commitment expands access for every student to develop the technical proficiency and applied fluency needed to succeed in an AI-augmented workforce. “Innovation is a foundational element of…
PlanHub Partners with The Associated General Contractors of America to Provide Industry Leading Preconstruction Technology for AGC Members
PlanHub, the leading preconstruction platform connecting general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers nationwide, today announced a new national Capstone and Member Discount partnership with the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). AGC’s Capstone Supporters are a premier group of organizations who have demonstrated their commitment to the betterment of the construction industry through their support of AGC’s initiatives, allowing AGC…
DEWALT® Unveils the World’s First Downward Drilling, Fleet-Capable Robot to Accelerate Data Center Construction
DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) brand and relentless innovator for jobsite professionals, today announced in collaboration with leading international mobile robotics company August Robotics, the launch of the world’s first downward drilling, fleet-capable robot to enable fast, safe, and efficient concrete drilling to accelerate data center construction. As the race to meet global…
