The Constructor

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Drones in construction are advanced unmanned aerial vehicles equipped with cameras and sensors that revolutionize how construction sites are surveyed and monitored. As a result, construction drones are rapidly becoming essential tools […]

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For Construction Pros

JUNE 20, 2025

Dennis Howard Jun 20, 2025 RDO Equipment Co. RDO Equipment Co. This spring and summer, we’ve talked a lot about asphalt paving plans, equipment and technology to identify opportunities to safely increase production. RDO Equipment Co.

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Roads Online

JUNE 23, 2025

The M80 Ring Road Completion project is using technology to save energy and reduce emissions during construction while construction powers on in Melbourne’s northeast. Image: Victorian Government.

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CivilJungle

APRIL 27, 2023

What Is a Total Station in Surveying? The most frequently used surveying instrument today is the total station (As per below figure No1). When the Digital theodolite has been used with a built-in electronic distance-measuring unit, the birth of this new concept in fully automated surveying started.

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Civiconcepts

MARCH 15, 2021

It is fundamental to have an approach to improve the precision of surveying & fieldwork and looking over the information in the construction industries. What is Total… Read More » Total Station Survey Equipment | Method & Uses.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 23, 2024

Danvers, MA — Hancock Associates, a leading provider of land surveying, civil engineering and wetland science services, has announced the semi-retirement of Don Frydryk PE, PLS.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 3, 2023

Based in Romania, Graphein is a service integrator for the construction industry–supporting engineering, surveying, 3D scanning and modeling, and building behavior monitoring–and an Autodesk partner. Sueran notes that there have been projects brought to fruition solely by using drone surveying.

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The Pro Builder

MARCH 22, 2024

But a recent survey of women in construction indicates more progress needs to be made, Safety+Health magazine reports. Researchers at Lumber, a construction workforce management organization, surveyed 100 female construction company owners, executives and decision-makers about worksite challenges.

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ENR Construction

JULY 1, 2025

Photo courtesy Civ Robotics July 1, 2025 With an eye on growing its product line beyond its existing outdoor surveying and layout robot, San Francisco-based startup Civ Robotics announced July 1 that it has secured $7.5 million in Series A funding, in a round led by AlleyCorp with investments from Bobcat Co.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 21, 2024

Trimble Catalyst Now Integrates with Radiodetection’s RD Map+ Application and Precision Locators to Bring Survey-Grade Accuracy to Utility Workflows in North America WESTMINSTER, Colo. — Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) and Radiodetection announced today a collaboration to improve the technology used in the utility measurement and mapping process.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 24, 2025

The remotely operated equipment was used in tandem with traditionally operated bulldozers and excavators. Equipment with onboard operators push material to the remote-controlled machines, which perform the dangerous task of pushing material over the edge. One benefit of the remote-controlled equipment is to keep the operators safe.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 25, 2024

Firm’s Accuracy and Reliability of Data Earns Outstanding Reputation and Fuels Growth San Diego, CA – Latitude 33 Planning & Engineering recently marked its five-year anniversary of establishing a full-service Survey Department, last year achieving a revenue of $2 million. Chris D’Ambrosio, P.L.S.,

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 2, 2024

Environmental data and permitting are the vital first steps for construction projects of all kinds. The City of Beaumont, TX contracted the firm to survey a site, secure permits, and restore wetland functions to Lawson’s Canal, a defunct water supply canal that had been filled for an emergency equipment staging area.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 15, 2025

The new Sherwin-Williams research report, Construction Insights, reveals the most pressing challenges facing leaders in advanced manufacturing construction, including widespread project delays, budget pressures and jobsite safety concerns. Nearly half (45%) of respondents identified maintaining a safe jobsite as a primary challenge.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 31, 2022

In construction, these shortages are nothing new, but how the industry is addressing them is changing. . So, what exactly is the state of the construction labor market today, and what are firms doing to recruit qualified workers? . Here’s a recap of this year’s survey results and top findings. .

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

How can builders use AI in new-home construction? But how can home builders use AI in new-home construction? In late November 2023, Pro Builder partnered with management and consulting company Shinn Builder Partnerships to survey about 400 builders in its network about their use of AI. AI in Home Building. reported using AI.

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For Construction Pros

JUNE 9, 2025

Even with all the data we collect for this survey, the future isnt a sure thing. confidence obviously improved, because even though it was an election year, which often drives more conservative business decisions, the CY 2024 season -- and subsequently the TC 2025 survey -- shows, perhaps, the biggest overall growth in a twelve month period.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 7, 2023

The current process to gather data for new underwater construction or the inspection of existing assets such as bridges, docks, and levees consists of manual surveying from divers or survey sensors mounted to a boat. The vessel is equipped with a COTS sonar unit mounted on its bottom.

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

The post Understanding Construction Surveying appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Integral to this development process is construction surveying, a critical discipline ensuring that all construction adheres to stringent safety and regulatory standards.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Danvers, MA — Hancock Associates, a leading provider of land surveying, civil engineering and wetland science services, is pleased to announce that Russell Tedford has passed the professional engineering exam and is now a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Massachusetts.

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Building Radar

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The construction industry is known for offering a wide range of career opportunities. However, one of the most common questions people have is, “How much does a construction worker make?” Reports indicate that construction workers in states with booming construction projects, such as California and Texas, tend to earn more.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Hiring and retaining good construction employees, and finding skilled, reliable workers is an important focus point, but also a real challenge for employers. However, the construction industry saw extraordinary labor shortages throughout 2024. Those insights are available in a free downloadable e-book from CONEXPO-CON/AGG.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2024

“We want to give our students an end-to-end experience of project management, as well as give them some time in real-world equipment,” says Scott Shearer, FABE’s department chair. “We’re thankful for the relationship we’ve built with Ohio CAT and SITEC-Ohio.”

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Roads Online

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Komatsu is ahead of the curve when it comes to Smart Construction and Intelligent Machine Control (IMC), changing the way projects are designed, planned, and executed. James Muir General Manager Smart Construction explains whats next for the company in this exciting space. Images: Komatsu.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 24, 2024

Danvers, MA — Hancock Associates, a leading provider of land surveying, civil engineering and wetland science services, has announced the semi-retirement of Charlie Wear, PE LEED. Charlie joined the firm in 2021 and was a Senior Project Manager in their Danvers and Newburyport offices.

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ENR Construction

JULY 1, 2025

The project will establish a key connection between ports along the East Coast, use green technology, while also creating 400 construction jobs and 100 permanent jobs, the city estimates. This will streamline the process and add resiliency.” During the next 30 years, the port will generate $3.9

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ENR Construction

JULY 1, 2025

Bureau of Labor Statistics July 1, 2025 Construction job openings reached 245,000 in May, according to the Jobs Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. According to ABC’s Confidence Index, more than half of survey participants expect to add staff in the second half of the year.

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UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 25, 2025

The post The Importance of Topographical Surveys in Construction Planning appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In the realm of construction, the foundation of a successful project lies in meticulous planning and accurate data. Moreover, topographical surveys help in planning drainage systems effectively.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 1, 2023

By Luke Carothers Along the Texas Gulf Coast, the construction and expansion of ports is a continually-active process. McCarthy has continually worked with Port Houston for 30 years, and is currently undertaking projects for Port Freeport as well as demolishing and constructing a strategically important dock for Port Beaumont.

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CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Whether for extensive renovation work, property valuation, or facility management purposes, performing an accurate measured building survey is an important part of understanding any real estate asset in London. Coordinating the Site Survey The first step in a measured building survey is careful planning and coordination.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 4, 2025

The report surveyed over 1,000 commercial landscaping professionals nationwide and found that despite staffing and supply chain challenges, contractors expect stability and are cautiously optimistic through year-end and 2025.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 3, 2025

The post How Construction Companies Can Effectively Embrace Technology appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Up until fairly recently, those who worked in the construction industry traditionally had a reputation for being slow to adapt to new technologies. Why is Technology Important in the Construction Industry?

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

The construction industry is constantly looking for solutions to increase efficiency. Civil and structural engineers rely on data when making critical decisions on the jobsite, and it’s challenging, if not impossible, to make informed choices quickly when it might take days for a crew to schedule a time to survey a location.

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For Construction Pros

JUNE 23, 2025

Cutting-edge automation is revolutionizing road construction, but the truth is it may never be a fully autonomous operation, and thats a good thing. Brandon Noel Jun 23, 2025 Wirtgen Group, a John Deere Co. The Vögele Super 2000-3i paver is a behemoth of asphalt paving and comes ready for serious technology. And maybe that’s not a problem.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 18, 2024

FPA supported the construction of a 2,035-SF headend/data hub to support the stadium’s DAS. The project included three rows of 32 closed cabinets and four rows of 38 open telecommunications equipment racks. The project included a DC plant with a 500 KW backup generator and four AC units, each with a 30-ton cooling capacity.

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CCR Magazine

JUNE 14, 2024

A topographical survey, which provides a detailed representation of the terrain, is an essential tool for architects. This blog will explore why every architect should consider a topographical survey before diving into the design phase, highlighting the various benefits and practical applications of this critical step.

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Komatsu’s Edge 2 is a mobile drone data processing unit that provides a highly accurate and efficient alternative to conventional surveying methods. Komatsu’s Smart Construction Edge 2 solution is transforming conventional surveying methods, offering a more efficient and safer alternative. Images: Komatsu.

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