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Startup raises $80m to automate US construction fleets
A California, US-based robotics startup raised US$80 million in seed and Series A funding to automate construction machines
The tech a former Caterpillar exec claims can improve even the best excavator operators
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For decades, excavator productivity has depended largely on the skill of the operator behind the controls. Is that about to change?
Kobelco adopts digital supply chain platform to manage global production
Japan-based OEM is bolstering its digital platforms by partnering with a US-based software firm
Top takeaways and top 10 from ABC’s 2025 Top Performers list
US-based trade association reveals list of 250 top non-union contractors in America
Two Swiss tech firms partner to streamline drone mapping workflows
A collaboration between two tech firms is said to help streamline drone mapping applications for construction
Caterpillar hauls 1m tons autonomously in aggregates industry first
Cat 777 trucks have autonomously hauled over 1 million tons at a Virginia quarry, marking a major milestone for autonomous tech in aggregates
Trump unveils US$70bn AI plan with data centres and grid upgrades
Trump’s proposed initiative promises 6,000 annual construction jobs and a fast-tracked rollout of AI-ready facilities across Pennsylvania
Construction starts on estimated US$200m solar and battery project in US
A massive solar farm and energy storage project is officially underway in the US
Self-climbing robot accelerates work on Shaw Tower in Singapore
With just five in existence, Schindler’s R.I.S.E robot is bringing automation to Singapore’s skyline and speeding up construction
PCL creates new executive role to lead data centre construction
PCL is betting on data centre construction to remain hot, as the company creates group focused on the market
Three unusual new technologies for bridge inspections and maintenance
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Construction Briefing looks at three interesting new ways that tech is being applied to bridge inspections
The most data-focused construction companies extract more from digital tools
Most data‑focused construction companies extract greater benefits from digital tools, survey finds
Bentley launches open API to expand Blyncsy’s role in smart transport
Bentley’s new open API for Blyncsy gives third parties access to roadway data and AI-powered insights
US$4 trillion data center surge exposes construction’s digital delivery gap
With US$4 trillion in data center growth forecast by 2030, outdated tools and slow tech adoption could leave construction behind
COBOD unveils first multifunctional construction robot
COBOD has developed a robotic system that combines 3D printing, shotcrete, and surface finishing in a single platform
Disappearing workforce: US immigration crackdown deepens construction’s labour crisis
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US immigration enforcement raids are expected to weaken construction, experts say
Five takeaways on decarbonisation in construction
The global consultancy’s second annual report dives into construction’s decarbonisation headwinds and tailwinds
Climbing higher: What’s the latest in European high-rise construction?
While much of the world continues to build taller, Europe is charting its own course by embracing smart construction methods and refined systems to meet growing demand for high-rise development
John Deere unveils major upgrades to backhoe loaders
John Deere has announced major upgrades to its backhoe lineup for the first time in about two decades
US backs $10bn autonomous rail corridor between Texas and Mexico
Project receives US presidential permit for freight rail connecting Laredo, Texas, and Monterrey, Mexico
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