Bluebeam Launches Task Link and Mobile Upgrades to Bring Connected Field Intelligence to Construction Teams
GoCanvas integration and new mobile upgrades eliminate workflow silos, accelerate task handoffs, and deliver real-time data for smarter, more collaborative projects PASADENA, Calif. — Bluebeam, a leading developer of solutions and services for architecture, engineering and construction professionals worldwide and part of the Nemetschek Group, today announced major updates designed to unify office and field teams. The launch of Task Link, a first-of-its-kind native integration between Bluebeam Re...
Voyant Photonics expands Carbon™ FMCW LiDAR Platform with new product extension, unlocking chip-scale sensing to new markets
New York, NY – Voyant Photonics, the leader in chip-scale Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) LiDAR technology, today announced new versions of its Carbon™ LiDAR platform, adding 32-line and 64-line variants designed to bring the power of FMCW sensing to even more compact, cost-sensitive, and compute-limited systems. The new models, which will be on display at the upcoming CES 2026 event (visit Voyant Photonics at the LVCC West Hall in Booth #4875) complement the existing 128-line configu...
Autodesk and ACE unveil blueprint for AI-powered engineering revolution
A major rally call has been issued to the UK’s infrastructure sector to harness the transformative power of AI. The Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) and Autodesk, the global design and make software company, today launch AI and the New Era of Engineering Innovation, a new report revealing how artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the UK engineering and consultancy sector - and why urgent, coordinated action is needed to secure Britain’s global leadership. The paper fin...
New Research Reveals Strong Contractor Optimism About AI's Transformative Impact on Construction Industry
87% of Contractors Believe AI Will Meaningfully Transform Their Business, Despite Current Low Adoption RatesBOSTON - Dodge Construction Network (Dodge), in partnership with CMiC, today released AI for Contractors, a new research report examining how AI is reshaping the construction industry. The comprehensive study reveals that 87% of contractors believe AI will have a meaningful impact on construction, with many predicting extensive industry-wide transformation.“For decades, construction firms...
Eagleview's AI Impact & Adoption Report Unveils the State of AI in Geospatial Workflows
Reveals optimism, early adoption, and growing investment in AI for the geospatial community Eagleview, a leading provider of aerial imagery and intelligence, announces the release of its inaugural AI Impact and Adoption Report, a comprehensive look at how professionals are approaching artificial intelligence in their geospatial workflows across a variety of industries including government, insurance, construction, utilities, and real estate. Drawing on responses from more than 100 industry p...
Leica Geosystems introduces new robust DISTO™ X1 to its laser distance meter portfolio
Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, has expanded its DISTO™ portfolio with the all-new Leica DISTO™ X1. Designed to withstand the rigours of active interior construction sites, the DISTO™ X1 is a user-friendly and robust model joining the most comprehensive portfolio of laser distance meters. With its durable design and ability to transfer data seamlessly between field and office, the DISTO™ X1 offers a fast and reliable performance for daily measurement tasks on the construction site. Built...
Buildroid AI Launches in the U.S., Bringing Its Simulation-First Robotics Platform to Construction Sites Nationwide
Backed by $2 million in pre-seed funding led by Tim Draper, the company applies its validated pilot and BIM data to accelerate safe, scalable automation across the U.S. construction market November 24, 2025 — Buildroid AI, a U.S.-based robotics and artificial intelligence startup transforming how buildings are constructed, today announces its formal entry into the U.S. market from stealth. Following successful pilot deployments in the United Arab Emirates, Buildroid brings a validated, s...
ABB unveils Ability™ BuildingPro to accelerate decarbonization and digital transformation in smart and sustainable buildings
Connects monitors and controls building systems through on-site intelligence and cloud connectivity Includes BuildingPro Vision and Edge Series to deliver real-time supervision, control, and secure data integration Empowers building owners, operators, and system integrators to monitor, control, and optimize performance in real time – across a single building or entire portfolios ABB today announced the launch of ABB Ability™ BuildingPro, a cybersecure integration platform designed to co...
EarthCam Unveils Command Watch24, Elevating Security for Construction Jobsites
Command Watch24 delivers advanced perimeter protection with real-time AI surveillance Upper Saddle River, NJ – November 19, 2025 – EarthCam, the leading provider of construction camera technology and services, today announced the launch of Command Watch24, an enhanced central station monitoring service designed to strengthen perimeter protection for worksites and deliver precise intrusion detection. EarthCam has significantly increased the accuracy of trespass alerts by leveraging its...
Winter Construction Delays? Here’s How to Stop Corrosion Before It Starts
Cooling temperatures send contractors scrambling to complete unfinished projects before winter threatens to stop or seriously hinder construction. However, some projects will inevitably have to be delayed until next season, leaving contractors with the question of how to protect materials and equipment already on the jobsite. Although primarily focused on extending the service life of reinforced concrete, Cortec’s line of MCI® technology for the construction industry includes complementary corro...
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February Issue 2026
