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How to Change Your Autodesk Forma Hub Name (1 Minute Guide)
Autodesk Construction Cloud Blog·May 13, 2026

How to Change Your Autodesk Forma Hub Name (1 Minute Guide)

Autodesk Forma Hub names can be changed quickly to reflect company rebrands, mergers, or compliance requirements. The process takes about one minute and helps keep your project management hub aligned with your organization's current identity.

Trimble Launches New Survey at Annual Dimensions Conference
Construction Executive·May 13, 2026

Trimble Launches New Survey at Annual Dimensions Conference

Trimble is launching a new survey at its annual Dimensions Conference to gather feedback from contractors attending the event. The company is using the opportunity to understand the needs and perspectives of construction professionals in its user base.

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Start Campus partners with Autodesk on Europe’s largest AI data centre campus
Autodesk Construction Cloud Blog·May 13, 2026

Start Campus partners with Autodesk on Europe’s largest AI data centre campus

Start Campus, a Portugal-based data centre developer, is partnering with Autodesk to advance Europe's largest and most sustainable data centre project using Autodesk Forma for planning and design. The collaboration leverages advanced digital tools to streamline the complex planning and design requirements for large-scale data centre infrastructure development.

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Formnext Asia Shenzhen 2026 Spotlights AM’s Role in Cooling AI Hardware
3D Printing Industry·May 13, 2026

Formnext Asia Shenzhen 2026 Spotlights AM’s Role in Cooling AI Hardware

Formnext Asia Shenzhen 2026 will take place August 26-28 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, highlighting additive manufacturing's applications in producing liquid cooling components for AI hardware. The trade show demonstrates how 3D printing technology is becoming essential for managing thermal challenges in data center and computing equipment.

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Surging Materials And Energy Costs Drive Construction Input Prices Sharply Higher In April, Forcing Contractors To Pay More For Key Supplies
AGC of America News·May 13, 2026

Surging Materials And Energy Costs Drive Construction Input Prices Sharply Higher In April, Forcing Contractors To Pay More For Key Supplies

Materials and energy costs spiked in April, forcing contractors to absorb higher expenses for essential supplies across their projects. Construction input prices climbed sharply as commodity costs and energy expenses continued their upward trend, pressuring job budgets and margins.

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Rapid Fusion Appoints Labostera as Reseller in Lithuania and Latvia
3D Printing Industry·May 13, 2026

Rapid Fusion Appoints Labostera as Reseller in Lithuania and Latvia

Rapid Fusion, which makes large-format additive and hybrid manufacturing systems, has appointed Labostera as its reseller to bring these technologies to Lithuania and Latvia. Labostera will distribute Rapid Fusion's systems to medical, scientific, and industrial customers in these markets.

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4 Keys To Effective Construction Project Management
ConstructConnect·May 12, 2026

4 Keys To Effective Construction Project Management

Effective construction project management depends on mastering four core disciplines: planning, monitoring, collaboration, and communication. When all four are executed well, projects stay on schedule and within budget; neglecting any one of them will derail timelines and erode margins.

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Firestorm Secures $82M to Scale Battlefield Manufacturing
3D Printing Industry·May 13, 2026

Firestorm Secures $82M to Scale Battlefield Manufacturing

Firestorm Labs, a defense manufacturing startup, has raised $82 million in Series B funding to scale its battlefield manufacturing operations, bringing total capital to $153 million. The round was led by Washington Harbour Partners and includes backing from major defense contractors and venture firms like Lockheed Martin and In-Q-Tel.

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Comau and OMRON Robotics partner to offer robotics for more industries
Robotics Business Review·May 12, 2026

Comau and OMRON Robotics partner to offer robotics for more industries

Comau and OMRON Robotics are partnering to combine their robotics, control, and software expertise into flexible automation solutions for a broader range of industries. The partnership aims to make robotic automation more accessible and practical for global customers across different sectors.

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Mahdi Naïm Studio Develops AERIS Bicycle Saddle with 3D Printed Lattice and Vegetable-Tanned Leather
3D Printing Industry·May 13, 2026

Mahdi Naïm Studio Develops AERIS Bicycle Saddle with 3D Printed Lattice and Vegetable-Tanned Leather

Mahdi Naïm Studio has developed AERIS, a bicycle saddle that combines 3D printed lattice structures with vegetable-tanned leather to demonstrate how additive manufacturing and traditional craftsmanship can work together. The design approach shows how modern production technologies and conventional materials can be intentionally integrated from the concept phase forward.

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Contractor Dispute Resolution Framework and Prevention
Construction Executive·May 12, 2026

Contractor Dispute Resolution Framework and Prevention

Contractor disputes rarely begin with a single major failure—they emerge when unclear expectations, inconsistent documentation and unresolved operational friction compound across the lifecycle of a project. The post Contractor Dispute Resolution Framework and Prevention first appeared on…

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Xometry Reports Record Q1 2026 Revenue as Marketplace Growth Reaches 40%
3D Printing Industry·May 13, 2026

Xometry Reports Record Q1 2026 Revenue as Marketplace Growth Reaches 40%

Xometry's AI-powered manufacturing marketplace hit $205 million in Q1 2026 revenue, growing 36% year-over-year with marketplace revenue jumping 40%. Gross profit climbed 39% to $78.5 million, demonstrating strong momentum in the custom manufacturing space.

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Digital Builder Ep 141: Rethinking Construction Safety from the Ground Up
Autodesk Construction Cloud Blog·May 12, 2026

Digital Builder Ep 141: Rethinking Construction Safety from the Ground Up

Construction safety is often treated as a compliance checkbox rather than a genuine commitment to protecting workers physically and psychologically. A deeper rethinking of safety culture is needed to move beyond form-filling and actually keep people safe on jobsites.

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New Zealand Companies Launch Wool-Based Colour 3D Printing Filament
3D Printing Industry·May 13, 2026

New Zealand Companies Launch Wool-Based Colour 3D Printing Filament

Two New Zealand companies have jointly launched WoolyFil, a 3D printing filament that uses wool-based colorants, marking the first commercial product of its kind. The development offers construction professionals a sustainable material option for additive manufacturing applications.

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Etnyre Launches New Sliding Axle Lowboy Trailer for Construction Equipment
Equipment World·May 12, 2026

Etnyre Launches New Sliding Axle Lowboy Trailer for Construction Equipment

Etnyre introduced the 55TL3-SA, a sliding axle lowboy trailer designed to transport up to 55 tons of roadbuilding and earthmoving equipment. The trailer can be loaded without disconnecting from the towing vehicle, improving job site efficiency.

6K Additive Appoints Brandon Davis as Chief Operating Officer
3D Printing Industry·May 13, 2026

6K Additive Appoints Brandon Davis as Chief Operating Officer

6K Additive, a US metal powder manufacturer for additive manufacturing and aluminum alloys, has named Brandon Davis as Chief Operating Officer. Davis will lead global operations across the company's production facilities and report directly to leadership.

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New Law Prompts ABC Minnesota/North Dakota to Design New Telecommunications Safety Training Program
Construction Executive·May 12, 2026

New Law Prompts ABC Minnesota/North Dakota to Design New Telecommunications Safety Training Program

ABC Minnesota/North Dakota has developed a new telecommunications installer safety training program in response to recently enacted legislation. The first-of-its-kind program aims to establish standardized safety protocols for workers installing telecommunications infrastructure.

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Cellulose modifications could support more sustainable FDM 3D printing filaments, review finds
3D Printing Industry·May 13, 2026

Cellulose modifications could support more sustainable FDM 3D printing filaments, review finds

Researchers have identified how chemically modified cellulose can enhance the performance of FDM 3D printing filaments while reducing environmental impact. The findings could enable construction companies to use more sustainable materials for on-site and off-site 3D printing applications.

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Making Interoperability Work Across Complex Rail Projects with Autodesk Data Exchange
Autodesk Construction Cloud Blog·May 12, 2026

Making Interoperability Work Across Complex Rail Projects with Autodesk Data Exchange

GHD's Steven Bloomer demonstrates how Autodesk Data Exchange enables seamless collaboration across multiple engineering disciplines on large rail infrastructure projects. The approach solves interoperability challenges that typically plague complex construction workflows involving diverse design teams and data formats.

Fayetteville I-295 Loop Project in North Carolina Wins Design-Build Award
Equipment World·May 12, 2026

Fayetteville I-295 Loop Project in North Carolina Wins Design-Build Award

The Fayetteville I-295 Loop Project in North Carolina received a Design-Build Award for implementing an innovative conveyor belt system that transported excavated dirt over the interstate while maintaining traffic flow. The solution demonstrates creative problem-solving to minimize disruption during major highway construction.

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2026 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards
Robotics Business Review·May 12, 2026

2026 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards

The Robot Report has announced the 2026 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards, recognizing the year's leading developments across Robot of the Year, Startup of the Year, Application of the Year, and Robots for Good categories. The awards highlight the most impactful robotics innovations shaping the industry.

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Nonresidential Construction Adds Healthy 19,000 Jobs in April
Construction Executive·May 12, 2026

Nonresidential Construction Adds Healthy 19,000 Jobs in April

Nonresidential construction rebounded in April with 19,000 new jobs added after experiencing a spending decline in the previous month. The uptick signals strengthening demand in the commercial and industrial building sectors.

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Automated Tire decloaks with new autonomous tire-changing SmartBay
Robotics Business Review·May 12, 2026

Automated Tire decloaks with new autonomous tire-changing SmartBay

Automated Tire has introduced SmartBay, an autonomous tire-changing system that allows a single technician to oversee tire changes across up to three vehicle bays simultaneously. The system increases operational efficiency by reducing the labor required for routine tire maintenance work.

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Hello Robot’s latest Stretch 4 is bigger, faster, and stronger than previous versions
Robotics Business Review·May 12, 2026

Hello Robot’s latest Stretch 4 is bigger, faster, and stronger than previous versions

Hello Robot unveiled the Stretch 4, an upgraded version of its assistive robot that delivers improved size, speed, and strength compared to earlier models. The new robot maintains the flexibility and safety features that made previous versions practical for job sites.

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