The Tech-Empowered Superintendent

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COVID-19 catalyzed a digital transformation for the industry’s most in-demand role, attracting a new generation to build rewarding careers in the field By Erin L. Branham With nearly four decades of industry experience, Balfour Beatty Superintendent Kyle Kragseth thought he was prepared for any challenge or circumstance a construction project could present. That was until March, when COVID-19 led to a temporary shutdown of his project, a 289,000-square-foot interiors upfit for a leading high-tech client in Bellevue, Washington. Cognizant that jobsite operations would not return to normal even once they were able to restart the project, the team rapidly identified … Read more

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6 Technologies Driving Future of Construction

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By Al Cervero I grew up with visions of the future from TV shows like The Jetsons and Star Trek, optimistic depictions of the future that had one major thing in common: Machines and technology not just doing more of the day-to-day work, but allowing the people of their worlds to do more and live better, safer lives. Recent leaps in technology over the past decade is starting to make the “distant future” seem closer than many of us expected. The biggest leaps impacting the construction industry include power storage (batteries), digital imaging, global positioning technology, display technology, information transfer … Read more

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Trimble Launches New Heavy Industry Website

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Trimble Civil Engineering and Construction has launched a new website, which now highlights Trimble products, solutions, resources and training for the civil construction, aggregates, marine, waste and mining industries. The new site includes more resources for more Trimble audiences than ever before. Check out the “Resources” page for the latest customer stories, white papers, infographics and more. And visit the “Training” page for a wide selection of online tips, tricks and elearning about Trimble technology. Or, visit the “Products” or “Solutions” pages to find product information and resources by industry. To view the Trimble Heavy Industry website, visit: https://heavyindustry.trimble.com/en.

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New Era of Data Use Emerging in Construction 

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A new report released today by Dodge Data & Analytics, in collaboration with construction management software provider Viewpoint, a Trimble company, reveals a sea change in the way project data is gathered and analyzed across the construction industry—change that is poised to improve key project outcomes according to construction managers, specialty trade contractors and design/build firms surveyed. Tied to increased technology use and advancements, 64% of those who participated in the report said that their ability to gather and analyze data has improved or improved significantly. The report, titled Improving Performance with Project Data SmartMarket Report: How Improved Collection and Analysis is leading … Read more

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Laurence Fishburne Hosts Upcoming Episode of ‘Information Matrix’ TV Review on Innovation in the Construction Industry

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Laurence Fishburne, host of the Information Matrix, will introduce a new segment that will take on the leading innovations that are growing in the construction industry. Due to the increasing usage of technology in society, the construction industry has taken advantage of this innovation by using a number of techniques that take advantage of these technological advances and stay competitive across the globe. The innovation of the construction industry includes a variety of techniques that include artificial intelligence, virtual realities, software development and other advancements that are generating success and innovation throughout similar industries. This innovation allows contractors to maintain … Read more

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