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Construction Input Prices Surge in February
Construction input prices rose 1.3% in February, showing modest inflation in building material costs. This modest increase suggests relatively stable pricing conditions for construction projects compared to larger price swings seen in previous periods.
Amazon acquires humanoid developer Fauna Robotics
Russ Tedrake to unveil stealth AI startup at Robotics Summit
Labor Shortages in Construction: Managing Legal and Operational Risks
Labor shortages in construction are making labor contracts and audits more complex and challenging to manage. Companies need to understand the legal and operational risks that arise from staffing gaps to protect their projects and bottom line.
TI partners with NVIDIA to accelerate robot deployments
Feds flow $889M to Western states for water infrastructure
The federal government is distributing $889 million to Western states for water infrastructure improvements, with California receiving $540 million under Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This funding will support construction and upgrades to water systems across the region.
$4.4B Brent Spence Bridge project targets spring groundbreaking
The Brent Spence Bridge project, a $4.4B infrastructure undertaking, is targeting a spring groundbreaking with Walsh Construction and Kokosing as the joint venture contractors. The work package cost has increased by approximately $700 million due to rising highway construction expenses.
City officials urge federal grant application reform
City officials are calling for reforms to the federal grant application process, which they describe as overly complicated and time-consuming. They recommend improvements through better preparation, strategic planning, and relationship-building with grant agencies.
Data center boom failed to lift construction spending to start 2026
Construction spending failed to gain momentum in early 2026 despite a data center boom, signaling broader weakness in the sector. Economists cite geopolitical tensions, including the Iran conflict, as a concerning headwind for future growth.
AI doesn’t know what your safety experts know: data application specialist
AI tools work best for safety analysis when given specific, focused questions and reliable data rather than open-ended tasks. Safety experts should guide AI by providing clear parameters and quality information to help identify meaningful safety trends in construction projects.
FANUC America to invest $90M in U.S. robot manufacturing
Construction starts plunged 13% as megaprojects faded
Construction starts dropped 13% overall in February as large energy projects that had been driving growth disappeared from the pipeline. Nonresidential construction rebounded, but wasn't enough to offset the decline from the absence of those megaprojects.
Powering Up: How Sentry Equipment Has Lasted 100 Years in Manufacturing and What It Has Planned for 100 More
Sentry Equipment, a century-old manufacturing company, is expanding into new sectors and adopting new technologies while maintaining traditional manufacturing values. The company is positioning itself for sustained growth over the next 100 years through strategic innovation and modernization.
How Far Has AM in Healthcare Really Come? Find out at RAPID + TCT 2026
Additive manufacturing in healthcare has moved beyond theoretical discussions to focus on practical challenges like scaling custom medical product production and meeting regulatory requirements. RAPID + TCT 2026 will explore how the industry is solving real-world implementation issues.
Polymaker Expands Consumer Webshop to Six European Markets
Hexagon Cuts Geomagic Freeform Entry Cost with Subscription Model and New Workflow Tools
Can Computer Simulations Make Metal AM Certification in Aviation Faster and More Affordable?
DiY MANPADS? Low-cost Launcher and Guided Rocket Prototype Built with Consumer Electronics and 3D Printed Parts
New Research on 3D Printed Heart Attack Sensing Platform With 17 Cents Electrodes
KRICT Researchers Develop 4D Printed Polymers Redefining Soft Robotics
UCSF and Biohub Scientists Develop New Material to Grow More Consistent Lab Organs
UCSF and Biohub scientists created a seaweed-based material that produces more reliable lab-grown organs for research and potential human tissue replacement. This advancement could accelerate medical research and eventually enable manufacturing of organs for transplant.
Vention releases Rapid Operator AI to automate deep bin picking
New York City’s data center opportunity may lie on the ‘edge’: panel
New York City faces a constraint between growing demand for data centers and its aging power infrastructure. Edge data centers—smaller facilities distributed throughout the city rather than centralized in one location—may offer a solution to this capacity challenge.