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Construction Dive·Mar 10, 2026

$181M Tampa water treatment plant expansion breaks ground

Tampa Bay is expanding its regional surface water treatment plant with a $181M project currently under construction through 2028. The expansion will increase the facility's capacity to meet growing water demands in the region.

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The Robot Report·Mar 10, 2026

AMD expands Ryzen AI processor product line

AMD said its processors can be deployed in a range of industries, including industrial PCs for the intelligent factory and autonomous robots. The post AMD expands Ryzen AI processor product line appeared first on The Robot Report .

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Construction Dive·Mar 10, 2026

Sociable: Meta says its AI-optimized data centers support the US economy

Meta is expanding AI-optimized data centers that are generating construction jobs and supporting infrastructure development across the US. The company also committed to the White House's Ratepayer Protection Pledge to manage energy costs.

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Navigating the Challenges of a 2026 Surety Market: The Importance of Financial Management for Contractors
Construction Executive·Mar 10, 2026

Navigating the Challenges of a 2026 Surety Market: The Importance of Financial Management for Contractors

Contractors face evolving challenges in the 2026 surety market that require strong financial management practices. Proper financial planning and management are critical for maintaining surety bonds and project success in the coming year.

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[INTERVIEW] Creality CEO pitches long-term growth story as it prepares for IPO
3D Printing Industry·Mar 10, 2026

[INTERVIEW] Creality CEO pitches long-term growth story as it prepares for IPO

Desktop 3D printing has grown quickly, but its place in everyday life remains uncertain. As Creality moves towards a public listing, its founder is asking investors to look past product cycles and short-term results to a harder question: whether the market itself can still expand. Creality’s…

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Building Safeguards: A Deeper Look at Cybersecurity in the Construction Industry
ENR Construction Technology·Mar 10, 2026

Building Safeguards: A Deeper Look at Cybersecurity in the Construction Industry

The construction industry faces growing cybersecurity threats that can disrupt operations and compromise project data. Implementing robust digital safeguards is essential to protect job sites, equipment, and business continuity in an increasingly connected construction environment.

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3D Printed plug-and-play Packaging Enables low-loss Fiber Coupling for Photonic Chips
3D Printing Industry·Mar 10, 2026

3D Printed plug-and-play Packaging Enables low-loss Fiber Coupling for Photonic Chips

Researchers led by Erik Jung from Heidelberg University, a German research university with programs in photonics and nanotechnology, together with collaborators including Wolfram Pernice from University of Münster, a public research university known for work in nanophotonics and materials science,…

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Construction Dive·Mar 9, 2026

What early 2026 economic data shows for the construction industry

Early 2026 construction indicators point to a sluggish start for the year, with key metrics showing slower-than-expected building activity across the sector. The data suggests construction professionals should watch for potential headwinds as the industry heads into the first quarter.

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3D People deploys AMIS Runtime to automate additive manufacturing build preparation
3D Printing Industry·Mar 10, 2026

3D People deploys AMIS Runtime to automate additive manufacturing build preparation

UK additive manufacturing service provider 3D People has deployed AMIS Runtime, a programmable build preparation engine, across its London production facility. Announced on March 3, 2026, the deployment integrates automated build preparation into the company’s polymer powder bed fusion production…

3D Printing
The Robot Report·Mar 9, 2026

PlusAI launches its upgraded autonomous driver for freight operations

The upgraded driver can handle night driving and construction zone handling, PlusAI said, which are crucial for commercial freight operations. The post PlusAI launches its upgraded autonomous driver for freight operations appeared first on The Robot Report .

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Autodesk launches Wonder 3D generative AI tool for creating editable 3D assets from text and images
3D Printing Industry·Mar 10, 2026

Autodesk launches Wonder 3D generative AI tool for creating editable 3D assets from text and images

Autodesk has launched Wonder 3D, a generative AI model within its cloud-based Autodesk Flow Studio platform that allows creators to generate fully editable 3D assets from text prompts or images. Announced on March 4, 2026, the tool enables users to produce 3D characters, objects, and concept…

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Construction Dive·Mar 9, 2026

Chicago Fire FC kicks off construction of $750M soccer stadium

Chicago Fire FC has begun construction on a $750M soccer stadium funded by Morningstar founder Joe Mansueto, marking the first major professional stadium built in Chicago in over 30 years. The privately funded project represents a significant infrastructure development for the city.

INTERVIEW: Will Perseus Materials’ Bet on Self-propagating Chemistry be “world’s fastest” Composite Manufacturing Technology?
3D Printing Industry·Mar 9, 2026

INTERVIEW: Will Perseus Materials’ Bet on Self-propagating Chemistry be “world’s fastest” Composite Manufacturing Technology?

Perseus Materials, a Stanford spinoff, is developing a continuous composite manufacturing process that uses self-propagating chemistry to produce structural parts without requiring ovens, autoclaves, or molds. The technology claims to be the industry's fastest composite manufacturing method and can create parts larger than the equipment itself.

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The Robot Report·Mar 9, 2026

ABB boosts RobotStudio with NVIDIA Omniverse libraries

ABB will be releasing the subscription-based RobotStudio HyperReality simulator in the second half of 2026. The post ABB boosts RobotStudio with NVIDIA Omniverse libraries appeared first on The Robot Report .

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Technical Review: Evaluating 3D Fuel Pro PCTG for Engineering FDM Applications
3D Printing Industry·Mar 9, 2026

Technical Review: Evaluating 3D Fuel Pro PCTG for Engineering FDM Applications

This article presents a technical evaluation by the 3D Printing Industry engineering team of 3D Fuel’s Pro PCTG, a high-performance thermoplastic filament developed for FDM printing. Pro PCTG is a glycol-modified copolyester engineered to deliver improved toughness, dimensional stability, chemical…

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The Robot Report·Mar 9, 2026

OpenAI robotics head resigns over Pentagon deal

"AI has an important role in national security. But surveillance of Americans without judicial oversight and lethal autonomy without human authorization are lines that deserved more deliberation than they got." The post OpenAI robotics head resigns over Pentagon deal appeared first on The Robot…

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Kaneko Optical Launches UROKO, a New 3D Printed Eyewear Collection for ISSEY MIYAKE MEN SS26
3D Printing Industry·Mar 9, 2026

Kaneko Optical Launches UROKO, a New 3D Printed Eyewear Collection for ISSEY MIYAKE MEN SS26

Kaneko Optical, a Japanese eyewear brand, has used 3D printing to translate the surface language of Japanese ceramics into wearable form, releasing UROKO, a new limited eyewear model for Japanese designer ISSEY MIYAKE MEN’s Spring Summer 2026 “DANCING TEXTURE” collection, where…

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Construction Loses 11,000 Jobs in February
Construction Executive·Mar 9, 2026

Construction Loses 11,000 Jobs in February

Construction shed 11,000 jobs in February, marking a significant monthly decline despite year-over-year growth of 42,000 positions. The sector continues to face employment volatility amid broader economic headwinds.

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Construction Dive·Mar 9, 2026

Economy unexpectedly sheds 92,000 jobs as war spurs inflation worries

The economy unexpectedly lost 92,000 jobs in February, with construction shedding 11,000 positions month-over-month despite showing 0.5% growth year-over-year. Inflation concerns tied to geopolitical tensions are weighing on job growth across sectors.

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The Single Source of Truth in Construction Projects: Reality or Myth?
AEC Business·Mar 9, 2026

The Single Source of Truth in Construction Projects: Reality or Myth?

The construction industry struggles with data fragmentation across multiple systems, making a true 'single source of truth' difficult to achieve in practice. A more realistic approach is pursuing a 'single view of truth' that integrates data from various sources while acknowledging the reality of how AEC firms actually operate.

Construction Dive·Mar 9, 2026

Tampa Bay Rays unveil designs, plans for $2.3B ballpark

The Tampa Bay Rays revealed designs and plans for a $2.3 billion new ballpark as part of a mixed-use development project. The franchise has been pursuing a new stadium home and released video renderings showing the proposed facility.

Calm is Contagious
AGC of America News·Mar 9, 2026

Calm is Contagious

The headline 'Calm is Contagious' suggests stress management or mental health benefits spreading through construction teams or workplaces. Without the full article content, a detailed summary cannot be provided.

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Construction Dive·Mar 9, 2026

Penzance to invest $4B for West Virginia data center build

Penzance is investing $4 billion to build a 1.9 million square-foot data center campus in Berkeley County, West Virginia, about an hour northwest of the state's Data Center Alley region. The facility will deliver 600 megawatts of power output once completed.

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Construction Dive·Mar 9, 2026

Shaping the future of the construction industry with hazard recognition, response and respect

Construction Safety Week is working to create change through a unified hazard recognition approach.

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