MIT students and faculty designed and built a control room for a simulated lunar landing mission, demonstrating advanced control systems and engineering capabilities. The project represents practical applications of mission-critical control room design relevant to construction and industrial operations.
Trimble has enhanced its connectivity solutions to improve data flow between job sites and back offices for heavy civil contractors. The expansion enables better real-time project visibility and coordination between field crews and office teams.
Jesse Weissburg from Billd discusses how subcontractors can overcome financial obstacles when scaling their operations, with a focus on upfront project funding challenges. The Q&A explores practical solutions for managing cash flow and working capital issues that limit growth in subcontracting businesses.
Trimble has expanded the API capabilities of its Accubid Anywhere estimating application, enabling contractors to integrate the platform more deeply with their existing software systems. The enhancement allows estimators to automate workflows and pull real-time data from multiple sources within their takeoff and bidding processes.
Depending on who you believe, concrete is responsible for between 5 and 10% of global carbon emissions . That’s a lot of carbon, and the quest for carbon neutral concrete has become a multibillion-dollar endeavor – but a team of scientists from Northwestern University thinks they’ve cracked it, and…
Trimble has released 2025 versions of its Tekla Structural Design and Analysis software with improvements aimed at streamlining collaboration among design teams. The updated software helps structural professionals work more efficiently on building and infrastructure projects.
MIT urban planning professors are partnering with the Association of Ukrainian Cities to help municipal leaders manage post-war reconstruction efforts. The collaboration focuses on empowering local decision-makers to guide recovery and rebuilding across Ukraine's cities.
Tekla PowerFab 2025 improves how steel detailers and fabricators work together by enhancing collaborative features in the software. The update streamlines workflows for teams managing steel detailing and fabrication projects.
eSUB, a mobile and cloud software company, has been named a COOL Company by the San Diego Venture Group in recognition of being one of the fastest-growing and most exciting startups in the region. The award highlights eSUB's innovative technology solutions for the construction industry.
Trimble has enhanced Tekla Structures 2025 with expanded connected workflows to improve coordination and data sharing across construction projects. The update aims to streamline collaboration between teams and reduce delays from disconnected processes on job sites.
eSUB Construction Software ranked as a FrontRunner for project management, scoring highest on usability and user recommendations out of over 125 competing products. The recognition highlights eSUB's strength in delivering intuitive software that construction teams prefer and trust.
Trimble SketchUp has released new visualization and interoperability features to enhance its 3D modeling platform for construction professionals. The updates improve how construction teams can visualize projects and integrate SketchUp with other software tools used on job sites.
The COSA Initiative aims to improve interoperability between different operating systems and software platforms, reducing the need for duplicate purchases and installations across devices. Better integration between systems could streamline workflows for construction professionals who use multiple devices and platforms on job sites.
MIT researchers developed a method to replace concrete formwork with on-site soil, potentially reducing material costs and construction waste. The technique uses locally available earth instead of temporary wooden or metal molds, lowering expenses while improving sustainability.
Structural steel shop drawings are foundational documents that detail the components, fabrication methods, and assembly instructions for steel construction projects. These drawings serve as the critical communication tool between designers, fabricators, and field teams to ensure accurate construction.
Construction industry leaders must adopt decarbonization strategies now to meet future environmental regulations and reduce operational costs. Implementing sustainable materials, electric equipment, and efficient processes today positions companies ahead of compliance requirements and market demand.
eSUB Construction Software closed a growth equity funding round to support expansion of its cloud-based project management platform. The funding comes on the heels of launching a new version of eSUB Cloud that has generated strong market momentum.
Understanding what motivates construction stakeholders—from contractors to developers—is key to getting the industry to adopt circular economy practices. Focusing on stakeholder incentives can accelerate the shift toward reusing materials and reducing waste on job sites.
Construction companies are increasingly adopting digital technologies to modernize their operations and move away from outdated legacy systems. Cloud-based software solutions are playing a central role in this digital transformation across the industry.
Trimble has announced the winners of its SketchUp 0-60 Challenge, recognizing outstanding projects created using SketchUp design software. The competition showcases innovative design work from construction and architecture professionals using Trimble's modeling platform.
Streamlined information sharing workflows reduce delays and errors compared to traditional methods like email and paper-based systems. Digital collaboration tools improve project coordination and keep all team members aligned in real time.
Trimble has announced the winners of its 2024 Construction Innovation Awards, recognizing companies and projects that are advancing technology adoption in the construction industry. The awards highlight innovations across multiple categories that are improving job site efficiency, safety, and project outcomes.
eSUB Construction Software announced that technology executive Casey Eichler has joined its board of directors as the company forecasts significant revenue growth and market expansion. The software provider plans upcoming product releases to support its mobile and cloud-based project management solutions for subcontractors.
Time and materials construction contracts offer both benefits and risks for subcontractors, requiring careful evaluation before committing to a project. Understanding the advantages and disadvantages of this contract type helps contractors determine if it aligns with their operational needs and business goals.