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PSYONIC partners with ABB Robotics to apply human touch to robot dexterity
Robotics Business Review·Jun 16, 2026

PSYONIC partners with ABB Robotics to apply human touch to robot dexterity

PSYONIC is partnering with ABB Robotics to integrate its Ability Hand prosthetic technology with ABB's GoFa cobot arm, using real-world data from prosthetics users to improve robotic grasping precision. The collaboration aims to give robots more human-like dexterity for complex manipulation tasks on job sites.

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Project Execution
ENR Construction Technology·Jun 16, 2026

Project Execution

Procore Project Execution is a construction management platform designed to streamline workflows across all project phases, from initial planning through final closeout. The software helps teams coordinate complex jobs more efficiently by centralizing project data and processes.

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Addressing Addiction and Depression in Construction: A Q&A With CPWR’s Amber Trueblood and Jessica Bunting
BuiltWorlds·Jun 15, 2026

Addressing Addiction and Depression in Construction: A Q&A With CPWR’s Amber Trueblood and Jessica Bunting

Construction workers face serious mental health challenges including addiction and depression that are often overlooked compared to physical job hazards. CPWR experts Amber Trueblood and Jessica Bunting discuss strategies for addressing these critical mental health issues in the construction industry.

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Connected Construction: Transforming the Industry Through Integration
ENR Construction Technology·Jun 16, 2026

Connected Construction: Transforming the Industry Through Integration

Construction projects are growing more complex, requiring companies to adopt innovative approaches to maintain accuracy and profitability on modern builds. Integration of new technologies and processes is essential for contractors to successfully manage these increasingly sophisticated projects.

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Closeout: Whimsy and Wonder
Construction Executive·Jun 15, 2026

Closeout: Whimsy and Wonder

Meow Wolf has completed a new interactive tourist attraction in Houston featuring immersive, fantastical experiences. The project represents a specialized construction application focused on experiential entertainment design and execution.

Resource Management
ENR Construction Technology·Jun 16, 2026

Resource Management

Procore Resource Management helps contractors streamline the tracking and allocation of labor, equipment, and materials across job sites. The platform centralizes management of a contractor's most critical assets to improve efficiency and resource utilization.

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Autonomous freight developer Einride goes public via SPAC
Robotics Business Review·Jun 15, 2026

Autonomous freight developer Einride goes public via SPAC

Einride, a Stockholm-based developer of autonomous heavy-duty electric trucks, is going public through a SPAC merger and already serves major Fortune 500 companies across the U.S. and Europe. The move signals growing investment in autonomous freight technology and electrified vehicles for construction and logistics operations.

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Predict Risk, Not Incidents: A New Analytics Framework for Your Construction Safety Data
Construction Executive·Jun 15, 2026

Predict Risk, Not Incidents: A New Analytics Framework for Your Construction Safety Data

A new analytics framework uses existing safety data to identify risks before incidents occur, giving construction leaders real-time visibility into potential hazards. The system acts as an early-warning tool that helps teams prevent accidents rather than simply reacting after someone gets hurt.

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Trimble Opens Entries for the 2026 Construction Innovation Awards
Trimble Constructible·Jun 15, 2026

Trimble Opens Entries for the 2026 Construction Innovation Awards

Trimble is now accepting submissions for its 2026 Construction Innovation Awards program. The awards recognize companies and projects that demonstrate advances in construction technology and innovation.

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Built to Teach: ABC’s 2026 Craft Instructor of the Year Tatton Kilmer
Construction Executive·Jun 15, 2026

Built to Teach: ABC’s 2026 Craft Instructor of the Year Tatton Kilmer

Tatton Kilmer has been named ABC's 2026 Craft Instructor of the Year for his commitment to mentoring apprentices and helping them develop their careers in the construction trades. Kilmer credits his own apprenticeship experience as motivation to give back and guide the next generation of craft professionals.

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Burro introduces Grande 44 with proven outdoor autonomy built for heavy industry
Robotics Business Review·Jun 15, 2026

Burro introduces Grande 44 with proven outdoor autonomy built for heavy industry

Burro's Grande 44 is a 44 horsepower autonomous vehicle designed for industrial towing, site logistics, and facilities operations on job sites. The machine draws from over 1 million hours of real-world field experience to deliver proven outdoor autonomy for heavy industry applications.

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AEC Business·Jun 15, 2026

Latest Experiences in Urban Digital Twins at 5CC+ Helsinki Gathering

Seven major cities including Hamburg, Helsinki, Prague, Rotterdam, Vienna, Singapore, and Tallinn shared their latest approaches to urban digital twins at the 5CC+ Helsinki seminar. Digital twins enable construction and urban planning professionals to model, test, and optimize city infrastructure and development projects before physical implementation.

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Modernizing the global economy with industrial robotics is needed but not inevitable
Robotics Business Review·Jun 14, 2026

Modernizing the global economy with industrial robotics is needed but not inevitable

Industrial automation is increasingly necessary for modernizing the global economy but faces significant adoption barriers compared to service robotics. Success in deploying industrial robots across sectors depends on overcoming technical and operational obstacles rather than assuming inevitable widespread implementation.

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Advancing Jobsite Safety Through Integration, Innovation, and Culture
AGC of America News·Jun 14, 2026

Advancing Jobsite Safety Through Integration, Innovation, and Culture

Jobsite safety improves when companies combine technology tools, creative problem-solving, and a strong safety-focused workplace culture. Organizations that integrate these three elements see measurable reductions in incidents and injuries on their projects.

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Windows for robots: Edge AI expands usability
Robotics Business Review·Jun 13, 2026

Windows for robots: Edge AI expands usability

Edge AI technology is making robotics more accessible to non-specialists, similar to how Windows democratized computer use decades ago. Construction professionals without deep technical expertise can now deploy and operate robotic systems more easily.

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Why Storytelling Wins the Work
AGC of America News·Jun 14, 2026

Why Storytelling Wins the Work

Effective communication through storytelling helps construction leaders connect with teams, build trust, and drive engagement on job sites. Using narratives to convey safety protocols, project vision, and company values proves more memorable and impactful than traditional instruction methods.

AI in warehousing: Akash Gupta’s vision for the future
Robotics Business Review·Jun 12, 2026

AI in warehousing: Akash Gupta’s vision for the future

GreyOrange's AI-powered software automates warehouse operations by enabling predictive logistics and dynamic decision-making. The technology streamlines material handling and inventory management through intelligent automation systems.

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‘It only takes one bad storm’: CSB renews call for hurricane preparedness
Safety+Health Magazine·Jun 12, 2026

‘It only takes one bad storm’: CSB renews call for hurricane preparedness

The Chemical Safety Board is urging chemical facilities to prepare now for hurricane season by securing hazardous materials and training workers on emergency procedures before storms arrive. Proper preparation and emergency planning can prevent catastrophic incidents when severe weather hits coastal industrial operations.

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MassRobotics announces the winners of 2026 Robotics Medal and Rising Star awards
Robotics Business Review·Jun 12, 2026

MassRobotics announces the winners of 2026 Robotics Medal and Rising Star awards

Allison Okamura and Ayoung Kim have been selected as the 2026 winners of MassRobotics' Robotics Medal and Rising Star Medal, which recognize outstanding women in the robotics field. These awards highlight leadership and innovation from women advancing robotics technology and applications.

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Accepting ‘sufficient’ can be ‘ideal’ for workers with chronic pain: study
Safety+Health Magazine·Jun 12, 2026

Accepting ‘sufficient’ can be ‘ideal’ for workers with chronic pain: study

A University of Massachusetts-Lowell study of 66 workers found that accepting physical limitations helps construction workers with chronic pain reduce fatigue and mental strain on the job. Researchers recommend workers recognize their bodies have different capabilities than their peers and embrace that reality as part of sustainable work practices.

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Robotics Summit panel explores the state of humanoid robot design
Robotics Business Review·Jun 12, 2026

Robotics Summit panel explores the state of humanoid robot design

Industry experts at the Robotics Summit & Expo discussed current developments in humanoid robot design and their potential applications. The panel focused on the challenge of bringing humanoid robots to market at an affordable $20,000 price point.

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Most health care workers fear for their safety: survey
Safety+Health Magazine·Jun 12, 2026

Most health care workers fear for their safety: survey

A survey of over 600 health care workers found that more than 60% believe their employers lack strong safety concerns and provide inadequate safety training. The findings from Centegix's 2026 Healthcare Workforce Safety Report highlight significant gaps in workplace security practices and employee protection protocols.

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Gatik to bring autonomous freight to PepsiCo’s North American supply chain
Robotics Business Review·Jun 12, 2026

Gatik to bring autonomous freight to PepsiCo’s North American supply chain

Gatik is partnering with PepsiCo to deploy autonomous freight vehicles across PepsiCo's North American regional transportation networks for daily product movement between sites. The deployment targets the supply chain logistics segment where autonomous vehicles can operate on established routes with predictable patterns.

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On the move: bill that would shield stone slab manufacturers from silicosis lawsuits
Safety+Health Magazine·Jun 12, 2026

On the move: bill that would shield stone slab manufacturers from silicosis lawsuits

The House Judiciary Committee approved H.R. 5437 on a 16-7 vote, legislation that would protect stone slab manufacturers and sellers from silicosis lawsuits stemming from worker exposure to silica dust. The bill now advances to the full House for a vote.

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