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Suffolk Technologies, an affiliate of the Boston construction firm, recently closed on a $110-million inaugural fund.

Contractors still resist changing processes and opening their wallets for factory-installed electric power and autonomous operation, but more are realizing the benefits.

Grant to Missouri S&T University will boost AI program to develop best concrete 3D printing options using alternative and sustainable materials so structures can be built away from ready-mix plants. 

Contractors are losing out big-time on efficiencies that would benefit projects because they aren’t tapping into 95% of the information that BIM can provide. 

The contractor, which self-performs work is standardizing its project information for better project delivery, including prefabrication.  

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, as well as the U.K. Met Office, have introduced climate assessment mapping websites backed by government data sources.

The two new predictive tools offer planning advice and are based on lean construction practices. 

With its Construction Labor Market Analyzer integrated into Procore's construction management platform, technology firm Construction Industry Resources aims to assist contractors in making accurate predictions of labor needs.

Initial round of grant funding in the five-year program will total $34 million.

Consulting giant gains a foothold in $88B construction program management market.