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OSHA and ANSI have released updated fall protection standards that construction companies need to understand and implement. Companies should review these latest requirements to ensure their equipment and protocols meet current safety regulations.
Florida International University is testing 3D printed concrete tiles at a Miami coastal site to determine if shoreline barriers can provide additional environmental benefits beyond flood protection. The pilot project at Morningside Park explores how advanced manufacturing can enhance traditional coastal defense infrastructure.
Standardized data across construction projects improves efficiency and decision-making on job sites. Consistent data formats enable better integration between systems, teams, and equipment for smarter project management.
Cyvl uses AI-powered vehicle-mounted sensors to collect infrastructure data for major U.S. cities including Atlanta and Nashville. The company, founded by an 18-year-old engineering student, has become a leading provider of civil infrastructure analytics to support city development and planning.
The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is undergoing significant changes that will impact how construction companies bid on and manage federal projects. Contractors need to understand the updated requirements around compliance, reporting, and contract terms to stay competitive.
ABB Robotics has equipped its Flexley Stacy F712 autonomous forklift with vSLAM (visual simultaneous localization and mapping) technology to enable vision-based navigation on job sites. The F712 is designed to work alongside other robots and meets established safety standards for autonomous material handling.
Werk-Brau has introduced tilt buckets that eliminate the need for a separate tilting attachment on coupler-equipped excavators. The buckets operate with two hydraulic lines to enable precise ditching, grading, and sloping work.
Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates is deploying wall-climbing robots to inspect difficult-to-access areas on bridges, improving inspection efficiency and reducing worker risk. The crawling robot technology enables safer, more thorough structural assessments in locations that would otherwise require expensive and dangerous manual access.
Construction material prices jumped 6.2% between January and April, with year-over-year increases of 7.0% overall and 7.4% for nonresidential projects. These rising input costs continue to pressure construction budgets and project profitability across the industry.
FLEETWERX, a partnership between the Naval Postgraduate School and industry partners, is testing rapid manufacturing and delivery of critical parts in field conditions at Camp Roberts. The FLEET-X initiative aims to demonstrate how construction and infrastructure projects can source essential components on-site rather than relying on traditional supply chains.
Komatsu's net income fell in 2025 despite higher sales, with tariffs cutting into profits across the company. North American construction equipment sales grew 9.5% to $4 billion, showing strong regional demand for the equipment maker.
Skanska won a $1 billion design-build contract to replace two 95-year-old bascule bridges in Boston with three modern vertical-lift spans. The project modernizes critical rail infrastructure while maintaining traffic flow through the replacement of historic structures.
Construction jobs increased in April, driven largely by data center projects, signaling growing activity in the sector. Contractor confidence and project backlogs are rising in tandem with this job growth, suggesting sustained demand ahead.
Caterpillar is hiring 600 workers in North Carolina to manufacture compact track loaders, with no prior manufacturing experience required and starting wages at $18 per hour. The company will provide on-the-job training for all new hires.
Modular construction delivers significant operational benefits by enabling faster assembly, reduced on-site labor, and improved quality control through factory-controlled production. However, this approach introduces distinct risks including supply chain vulnerabilities, transportation challenges, and the need for specialized skills to manage prefabricated components.
Xometry's AI-powered manufacturing marketplace hit $205 million in Q1 2026 revenue, growing 36% year-over-year with marketplace revenue jumping 40%. Gross profit climbed 39% to $78.5 million, demonstrating strong momentum in the custom manufacturing space.
Comau and OMRON Robotics are partnering to combine their robotics, control, and software expertise into flexible automation solutions for a broader range of industries. The partnership aims to make robotic automation more accessible and practical for global customers across different sectors.
Researchers at IIT Guwahati have successfully tested full-scale 3D printed concrete walls under simulated earthquake conditions and created a validated design framework for seismic applications. The findings, published in the Journal of Building Engineering, provide a standardized approach for using 3D printed construction in earthquake-prone zones.