Artificial Intelligence

Interest in artificial intelligence has been spreading like wildfire over the past few years. AI is not a new term for Trimble, which has been capturing and leveraging construction data for decades. From hardware to software, the field to the office or among stakeholders, harness...

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the construction industry by enhancing efficiency, safety and decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. AI in construction involves the application of advanced technologies like machine learning, computer vision and data analytic...

In recent years, artificial intelligence has evolved from a concept in science fiction to an increasingly transformative tool across numerous sectors of the global economy. Popular media often portrays AI as a fearsome force that will replace human labor, thinking and judgment. H...

The rapid growth of digital infrastructure has led to a surge in demand for datacenter construction, and it has unleashed a race among datacenter owners to stand up projects faster and better than the competition. Data center construction is projected to reach approximately $500...

WHAT TYPE OF PRECONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY SHOULD CONTRACTORS CONSIDER UTILIZING AND WHY? Joseph M. Sforzo Chief Operating Officer Surety2000 When evaluating preconstruction technology, contractors should focus on adopting electronic surety bonds. This digital solution significant...

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, PPE, social distancing and remote work all became household words. But for essential construction workers, some of these safety measures were easier to follow than others—after all, you can’t pour a concrete foundation or put up walls worki...

Industry leaders have implemented AI into internal company policies and workflows to increase efficiency, reduce human errors and monitor quality control. As AI becomes the new normal, leaders must also be prepared for the challenges and risks that AI could create, specifically i...

Virtual reality technology has significantly progressed in various industries because it transforms how people perform tasks and deliver experiences. By creating immersive, computer-generated environments, VR allows users to interact with digital worlds as if they were real. This...

One definition of artificial intelligence is: “The study of how to make machines do things, which at the moment, people do better.” As of this moment, the process of construction requires people, including designers, engineers, managers and craftspeople, to direct and use machine...

The construction industry is plagued by fraud, ranking in the top five median losses by industry, according to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. In 2024, the same ACFE report indicated that the median loss for the construction industry was $250,000, and the median dur...