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
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…
Absolute Powerhouse: Next-Generation 2022 Toyota Tundra
With a plethora of adventure-ready, go-anywhere, been-anywhere vehicles cementing its foundation, the all-new 2022 Toyota Tundra is born from a lineage of trucks and SUVs rooted in quality, durability and reliability. Its predecessors hit the million-mile mark on more than one occasion thanks to a team of engineers who built the truck above and beyond…
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Why Contractors Are Adopting AI—and What That Really Means
When leaders are asked why they’re investing in artificial intelligence, the answers are remarkably consistent, regardless of title or company size. They want work to run smoother. Faster decisions. Fewer surprises. Less friction. The 2025 BuiltWorlds Annual AI/ML Benchmarking Report makes this clear. Nearly every company surveyed cited sharper decision making, operational efficiency, and productivity…
CRH Ventures Partners with Citylogix to Accelerate Digital Transformation in Road Infrastructure Management
CRH Ventures, the venture capital unit of CRH, today announced a strategic investment in Citylogix, a North American leader in AI-powered pavement condition assessments and enterprise asset management software. Founded in 2015, Citylogix’s platform uses LiDAR, high-definition cameras, and advanced machine learning to generate digital twins of roadways, providing actionable insights for municipal and infrastructure…
Vector Solutions Launches AI Safety Training Recommendations, Turning Incident Data into Targeted Learning
Vector Solutions, a leading provider of safety, compliance, and workforce readiness solutions for critical industries, announced the launch of its AI Safety Training Recommendation Engine, a new integration that connects Vector EHS with the Vector Learning Management System (LMS) to automatically recommend corrective training the moment an incident is submitted. The capability addresses one of safety…
Caterpillar Teams With NVIDIA to Revolutionize Heavy Industry with Physical AI and Robotics
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) today announced an expanded collaboration with NVIDIA to drive innovation across industries through next-generation, AI-enhanced customer solutions and manufacturing systems. This engagement will transform how work gets done for Caterpillar’s customers, dealers and employees. “As AI moves beyond data to reshape the physical world, it is unlocking new opportunities for innovation —…
