Construction companies are leveraging technology to bridge workforce gaps and improve job training through digital tools and data-driven hiring practices. Strategic workforce development programs now integrate automation and tech platforms to upskill workers and prepare them for evolving job demands on job sites.
MassRobotics and partners AWS and NVIDIA have named nine Physical AI Fellowship startups they will support with mentorship and resources. The post MassRobotics, NVIDIA, and AWS announce second Physical AI Fellowship cohort appeared first on The Robot Report .
Balfour Beatty is expanding its U.S. data center operations amid a record project backlog, betting heavily on growth in its Buildings segment and U.K. power generation work. The company continues to grapple with longstanding operational challenges despite strong market demand.
Rhoda AI said it designed the system to operate beyond controlled laboratory demonstrations and into real-world environments. The post Rhoda AI exits stealth with $450M to train robots from video appeared first on The Robot Report .
IES has expanded its energy modeling software capabilities to include thermal bridging analysis and risk models, addressing the evolving complexity of building performance prediction. These additions help engineers better account for heat loss through structural elements and manage uncertainty in energy calculations.
ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors) endorses the Department of Labor's new reforms to registered apprenticeship programs under the Trump Administration. The organization views these changes as addressing persistent problems in how apprenticeship programs currently operate.
Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort in Texas completed a $100M multi-year renovation that added a new waterfront event space and a 2.2-acre man-made lagoon. The project represents a significant capital investment in resort infrastructure and amenities.
A Wyoming monastery construction project is using repurposed military parachutes as building materials, demonstrating an innovative approach to construction waste reduction. The initiative highlights how salvaged materials can be given new life in sustainable building practices.
Bryan Construction, based in Colorado Springs, has appointed a new CFO to strengthen its position in federal and commercial construction markets. The leadership change signals the contractor's strategic focus on growth within these key sectors.
Lithoz, an Austrian manufacturer of ceramic 3D printers and materials, will debut three upgraded ceramic materials for industrial production at Ceramitec 2026 in Munich, Germany. Announced on March 9, 2026, the materials are optimized for serial production using the company’s lithography-based…
This is iRobot's first product rollout since the company emerged from a pre-packaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy process in January. The post iRobot is bringing the Roomba Mini to the U.K. and Europe appeared first on The Robot Report .
Ter Hoek, a precision manufacturing specialist based in Netherlands, has installed the XJet Carmel 1400C ceramic 3D printing system. The move brings NanoParticle Jetting (NPJ) technology, developed by Israeli firm XJet, into one of Europe’s established precision manufacturing environments,…
In February, overall construction backlogs grew but remained unevenly distributed across the industry. Large contractors and those with data center projects thrived while smaller firms without AI-related work struggled to fill their pipelines.
Ireland-based University of Limerick Aeronautical Society High-Powered Rocketry Team (ULAS HiPR) has announced the design and development of what it describes as the country’s first additively manufactured liquid rocket engine. Named Lúin of Celtchar, the engine is the product of a…
Hidonix is becoming a U.S. defense contractor, using its spatial intelligence and AI-powered rovers for mission-critical operations. The post Advanced spatial intelligence: Hidonix pivots to defense tech appeared first on The Robot Report .
The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) has awarded its 2026 Guy E. Bourdeau and Randy Stevens Scholarships to Abby Stamper, a bachelor’s degree student in mechanical engineering at Boise State University and Dr. Li Yang, an associate professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems…
With Dallas and Phoenix, Zoox is now operating test fleets across 10 markets, including the San Francisco Bay Area and Las Vegas. The post Zoox begins testing its purpose-built robotaxis in Phoenix and Dallas appeared first on The Robot Report .
Volkmann GmbH, a German manufacturer of powder conveying and handling equipment based in Soest, is collaborating with HP Additive Manufacturing Solutions to provide its new vPort system for contained metal powder management for the HP Metal Jet S100 line of printers. Through this collaboration,…
Six construction technology startups secured $126 million in combined funding to develop AI tools, reality capture systems, safety monitoring software, and estimation platforms. The investment signals strong investor confidence in digital solutions that can improve job site safety, efficiency, and project accuracy.
Aibuild OS is a new AI platform that connects design, engineering, and production workflows to break down data silos in manufacturing. The London-based software company launched the system in public alpha to address a major pain point where manufacturing information gets trapped across disconnected tools and teams.
Construction backlogs and contractor confidence improved in February after early-year challenges from job losses and material cost increases. The rebound signals growing optimism in the sector despite recent headwinds.
TRACO Power says its new TMR 8WI series of converters is designed to be compact, efficient, and reliable in extreme conditions. The post TRACO Power releases TMR 8WI converters for industrial applications appeared first on The Robot Report .
CSL is breaking ground on a $1.5 billion immunoglobulin manufacturing plant in Kankakee, Illinois to produce plasma-derived therapies. The expansion represents part of the company's broader $3 billion investment strategy to strengthen its U.S. biopharmaceutical manufacturing capacity.
Construction planning fell short again in February as builders faced headwinds from rising costs and geopolitical uncertainty. Builder confidence remains weak in the near term despite these challenges.