Contractors pursuing rapid growth need to ensure their operations, systems, and teams are properly aligned to handle expansion—otherwise inefficiencies and problems emerge. The article emphasizes the importance of having a solid foundation and strategic planning before scaling up.
An annual convention brought together construction professionals for a week focused on industry connection, educational sessions, and business momentum. The event was documented in a recap video highlighting key takeaways and networking opportunities from the gathering.
Construction teams can save time on material takeoffs by outsourcing to professional services while maintaining control over critical decisions through a hybrid approach. This balanced method lets crews focus on core work without sacrificing accuracy or project oversight.
Cass Sobek of Kiewit Infrastructure has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the Bowen Prize for Great Builders, recognizing significant contributions to the construction industry. The award honors builders who demonstrate excellence and leadership in advancing the field.
Scientists at Binghamton University have developed a robotic guide dog that uses large language models to communicate in real time with the visually impaired. The post Binghamton researchers create robotic guide dogs that walk — and talk appeared first on The Robot Report .
Excel remains the dominant spreadsheet tool across architecture, engineering, and construction firms despite its limitations. The article explores why companies continue relying on Excel and what alternative software solutions could potentially replace it.
Christian Pedersen, chief product officer at IFS, is this week's podcast guest. He discusses how physical AI and robots can supplement asset management workflow. The post Transforming asset management with physical AI appeared first on The Robot Report .
AI infrastructure development is driving rapid data center construction, but owners and contractors need to thoroughly understand their contracts to manage the risks involved. Construction attorneys emphasize that careful contract review is essential as demand for these projects continues to grow.
Dextall tripled production speed for high-rise facade components by standardizing its supply chain before deploying proprietary robotic welding systems. The post Robotic welding at 3x speed: Dextall’s blueprint for industrial-scale facade manufacturing appeared first on The Robot Report .
The upgraded model has a 441-ton capacity and 566-foot hoist height for projects such as bridges and other tall structures and...
Data center construction is carrying the commercial building market, with planning activity down 12.7% since March 2025 without it. The boom in data center projects is masking broader weakness in other commercial construction segments.
Granite Construction won a $495M contract with U.S. Customs and Border Protection for Texas border infrastructure work. The project scope includes mass excavation, grading, roads, fencing, and cattle guards.
MassRobotics will spotlight resident, physical AI, and healthcare startups, as well as women in robotics and university teams at the 2026 Robotics Summit. The post MassRobotics to promote ecosystem growth at 2026 Robotics Summit & Expo appeared first on The Robot Report .
A majority of contractors (83%) plan to purchase equipment in 2026, with specific focus on technology features, specifications, and brand preferences. The survey reveals what contractors prioritize when making equipment buying decisions.
AGIBOT says its Genie Envisioner 2.0, or GE 2-Sim, enables evolution from world models to interactive 'world simulators.' The post AGIBOT unveils Genie Envisioner 2.0 to advance world models into scalable simulators for embodied AI appeared first on The Robot Report .
Trimble's Roadworks system now integrates ground penetrating radar (GPR) sensors to measure asphalt density in real time during compaction, eliminating the need for separate core sampling. This allows crews to verify compaction quality on the fly and adjust work as needed.
Several construction contractors have made executive leadership changes, with Fluor securing two new energy sector jobs. The week's industry news also includes an expired OSHA program and Balfour Beatty's relocation of its U.S. headquarters.
SCSP, the Special Competitive Studies Project, is leading study and U.S. policy recommendations on training, robotics and AI adoption, and supply chain resilience. The post SCSP launches National Security Commission on Robotics for Advanced Manufacturing appeared first on The Robot Report .
New York Build 2026 highlighted critical issues in the booming data center construction sector, particularly around power supply challenges, community opposition, and data quality standards. Industry leaders discussed how better construction data management and planning could address these growing pains as data center development accelerates.
Construction leaders are focused on three major issues heading into Q1 2026: booming data center construction, geopolitical risks from the Strait of Hormuz, and persistent labor shortages. Industry analyst Anirban Basu argues that lowering interest rates is critical to sustaining economic growth in the sector.