Cuts, Fills and Flyovers

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Drone-powered site modeling reduces risk, reinforces schedule accuracy By Dominic Corrado Without an accurate, holistic image of your starting position and careful tracking along your journey, how can you ensure you stay the course and reach your intended destination? In preparation for vertical construction, excavation and backfill can entail a significant amount of risk when the requisite volumes are based on estimates. So many elements of further procurement and planning depend on an accurate estimate of the total earthwork to be moved or removed, and even small fluctuations can have lasting impacts. To mitigate risk, our teams have been deploying … Read more

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The Human Element on the Jobsite

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4 ways the ‘boots on the ground’ outperform technology By David Denny When Roy Hardester began his construction career in 1996, he relied primarily on paper plans, two-way radios and face-to-face interactions to stay connected to his colleagues and complete his daily tasks. Today, as superintendent at Castle Contracting, he uses an iPad tablet, mobile phone and advanced software programs to keep people and projects on track. Having real-time access to the latest digital drawings and models is more convenient and efficient for all team members. “If someone has a problem on a job, you can send them the information … Read more

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Transforming the Field

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Leveraging AI to lead teams with efficiency + precision Dr. Sarah Buchner In the evolving landscape of construction technology, professionals are often bombarded with promises of breakthrough solutions claiming to address every field challenge. Yet solving complex, onsite issues is rarely as simple as a shiny new tool. The key is distinguishing between what truly adds value and what merely increases complexity. Solutions must start with those closest to the action — field supervisors. As a superintendent, you bring a wide range of skills and approaches to the job. At one end of the spectrum, seasoned veterans rely on decades … Read more

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Drones in K-12 Classrooms

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Paving the path for the future construction workforce By Rob Harvey The construction industry is on the cusp of a significant transformation, driven by rapidly advancing technology. However, as innovation accelerates, an aging workforce presents a critical challenge. Constructing more buildings keeps construction inflation under control, but — to build more — the industry needs more workers: around 723,000 per year. With many experienced professionals nearing retirement, a growing labor shortage threatens to stall progress and increase costs. This pressing issue underscores the need for innovative solutions to attract and train the next generation of tech-enabled construction workers. One promising … Read more

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Gilbane Building Company Partners with Trunk Tools for National Rollout of TrunkText

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Gilbane Building Company and Trunk Tools have rolled out the Trunk Tools’ field-first AI solution TrunkText. The general contractor has signed on to expand across the U.S. and will scale the platform beginning with 10 projects representing its diverse market sector portfolio including healthcare, commercial, sports & entertainment and institutional projects. This partnership represents a significant opportunity to streamline operations, enhance efficiency and boost productivity for Gilbane. Trunk Tools leverages AI to structure mountains of unstructured data, automate workflows and augment worker productivity. This brain powers an army of AI-based agents: from identifying data discrepancies to tracking schedule misses automatically, … Read more

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