NVIDIA released Halos, a comprehensive safety system designed to protect robotic operations on job sites by integrating AI processing, software, sensors, and safety applications. The platform combines real-time monitoring and inspection capabilities to ensure robots operate reliably and safely in construction environments.
Augmenta's ACP V2 platform streamlines electrical coordination for construction contractors by converting it into a collaborative workflow. The updated tool improves how electrical teams communicate and coordinate on job sites.
Cobot's Proxie Gen 2 robot can automatically determine when materials need moving, identify where they should go, and generate tasks without human direction. The mobile manipulation capability enables the robot to handle material handling workflows with minimal human oversight.
Shop drawings are detailed plans created by contractors and suppliers that translate design intent into construction-ready specifications for materials, dimensions, and assembly methods. They're critical control documents that require careful review by architects and engineers to catch conflicts and ensure the final product matches the original design before fabrication begins.
The U.S. Labor Department released four new opinion letters clarifying wage and hour requirements for employers, addressing real-world workplace scenarios. Construction companies should review these guidance documents to ensure compliance with overtime, classification, and payment practices.
Daily construction reports document progress, identify delays, and create accountability records that help keep projects aligned with schedules and budgets. Consistent, detailed reporting improves communication between crews, management, and stakeholders while providing data to prevent future project problems.
AGC is opening registration for collective bargaining training sessions. The program prepares construction professionals to navigate labor negotiations and union discussions.
Proper document control on construction sites prevents costly errors, rework, and safety issues by ensuring all teams access current plans and specifications. Implementing systematic processes for managing, distributing, and updating construction documents keeps projects on schedule and within budget.
AGC has been recognized as a 2026 Washington DC Top Workplace, reflecting the company's commitment to employee satisfaction and workplace culture. The recognition highlights AGC's standing as an employer of choice within the construction industry.
Plumbing contractors need specialized software to manage scheduling, job costing, invoicing, and crew coordination on construction sites. The right platform streamlines operations, reduces paperwork, and helps teams stay profitable on residential and commercial projects.
The construction industry is experiencing solid growth in mid-2026, fueled primarily by strong demand for data center projects. Contractors continue to demonstrate resilience despite ongoing economic challenges.
Güdel is launching TMV and TMF grinding systems that add vertical and horizontal motion capabilities to heavy-duty robotic grinding, moving beyond traditional stationary robot applications. The company will demonstrate these advanced grinding systems at Automate 2026.
Australia's Strategic Policy Institute released a policy report arguing that national industrial resilience depends on adopting 3D printing technology to secure domestic manufacturing capacity. The report, authored by a metal 3D printing company executive, frames localized production as a critical engineering solution rather than a political goal.
The Navy's industrial base review projects a need for 174,000 new workers in defense manufacturing, creating a significant workforce gap. GrayMatter Robotics argues that autonomous finishing systems and robotics can help fill this labor shortage and maintain manufacturing readiness.
Portuguese firm Havelar used a COBOD BOD2 3D printer to construct a 500 m² recycling center office in nine working days with a four-person crew for the Matosinhos municipality. The project was completed on budget, demonstrating the efficiency and cost-control potential of 3D printing technology for commercial building construction.
DFI's Educational Trust is providing scholarships and grants to support early-career professionals entering the deep foundations field. The initiative aims to build a stronger pipeline of qualified talent for the construction industry.
The U.S. robotics industry experienced double-digit growth in 2025, driven primarily by adoption in the food industry and other non-manufacturing sectors. This expansion signals growing demand for robotic solutions beyond traditional manufacturing applications.
ABC has announced the 2026 Construction Workforce Awards recipients, recognizing excellence among construction professionals and organizations. The awards highlight outstanding contributions and achievements within the construction industry's workforce.
Elmo has released new motion controllers and servo drives designed to improve power density for industrial automation applications. The product launch expands their Platinum line and introduces a new Titanium line for construction and manufacturing operations.
The AI in AEC conference series, dedicated to artificial intelligence in the built environment, is scheduled to return in March 2027. The event brings together construction and design professionals to explore AI applications across architecture, engineering, and construction sectors.
Virnetta Woodbury, a project manager at Brasfield & Gorrie, has authored a children's career workbook that goes beyond her regular job responsibilities. Her work highlights efforts to introduce young people to construction career opportunities.
Procore is launching new platform capabilities designed specifically for large construction owners to better manage their operations. The updates aim to give owners more control and visibility across their projects.
Critical infrastructure data is being lost after project handover, resulting in billions of dollars in waste and creating serious operational blind spots. The construction industry lacks systematic processes to track, preserve, and share building data throughout its lifecycle, exposing a fundamental gap in how the built environment manages its own history.
The proposed Federal Labor Contracts Arbitration (FLCA) legislation would require federally appointed arbitrators to impose binding labor contracts on private-sector employers and unions if they cannot reach agreement within compressed negotiation timelines. This mechanism would shift contract-setting power away from direct negotiation between parties to third-party arbitration.