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Benefits of AI in construction project management

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Behind every construction project is a network of tasks, teams, and deadlines, where even small disruptions can lead to costly delays.

Despite technological advancements, including the rise of AI in construction project management, the industry continues to face budget overruns, labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, and safety risks.

Studies state that large projects take 20% longer than planned and exceed budgets by up to 80%. Poor data management alone costs the industry $1.8 trillion annually, with $88 billion lost to avoidable rework. [Read more…] about Benefits of AI in construction project management

NASA selects ​HEBI to develop construction robots for building on the moon

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HEBI Robotics has entered into a Non-Reimbursable Space Act Agreement with NASA’s Ames Research Center to support the development of autonomous robotic systems for assembling infrastructure on the lunar surface.

This collaboration is part of NASA’s Autonomous Robotic Assembly of Lunar Surface Infrastructure (ARC-LSI) Study, aiming to advance technologies for constructing adaptable structures in space.​

Building upon the Automated Reconfigurable Mission Adaptive Digital Assembly Systems (ARMADAS) project, the partnership focuses on creating modular habitats, satellites, and telescopes using autonomous multi-agent robotic systems. [Read more…] about NASA selects ​HEBI to develop construction robots for building on the moon

Construction robotics: Okibo brings painting robot to America

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Okibo, a developer of construction robotics, is opening its US headquarters in Englewood, New Jersey, and the official launch of its EG7 robot in the American market.

After establishing its US base in 2024, Okibo’s fully autonomous, AI-guided painting and drywall finishing robots are already active on major American construction sites, having covered more than one million square feet in Europe.

The EG7 is a next-generation, battery-powered robot requiring zero site preparation, external references, or technical expertise to operate. Unlike systems that depend on external markers or BIM tools, the EG7 uses a patented AI-driven 3D scanning and real-time modeling algorithm for navigation and execution. [Read more…] about Construction robotics: Okibo brings painting robot to America

Interview: ‘Robotics in construction will revolutionize the sector’

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Cemex is a Mexican multinational building materials company headquartered in San Pedro, Mexico. It manufactures and distributes cement, ready-mix concrete and aggregates in more than 50 countries. In 2020, it was ranked as the 5th largest cement company by amount of cement produced annually in the world, at more than 87 million tonnes. 

In 2017, it founded its investment arm, Cemex Ventures, which currently has a portfolio that lists more than 30 companies on its books.

In this interview, we speak with Ibon Iribar, investment and open innovation advisor at Cemex Ventures, and ask him about robotics and automation in the construction sector and whether new technologies such as these can make a difference to the stagnant growth in productivity that the sector has historically shown over the course of many decades. [Read more…] about Interview: ‘Robotics in construction will revolutionize the sector’

The greatest mystery in history: Ancient monuments and lost civilisations

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Ancient monuments such as the pyramids of Egypt, Gobekli Tepe in Turkey, the Nazca Lines of Peru, and countless others scattered across the globe, hold mysteries that mainstream archaeology has yet to definitively explain.

These structures are united by their advanced construction techniques, astronomical alignments, and enigmatic purposes.

Alternative researchers, such as Graham Hancock, Eric Von Däniken, and Michael Tellinger, suggest these megalithic marvels may be evidence of a lost, highly advanced civilisation, or even the handiwork of extraterrestrial visitors. [Read more…] about The greatest mystery in history: Ancient monuments and lost civilisations

Eighteen new semiconductor fabs to start construction in 2025

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The semiconductor industry is expected to start 18 new fab construction projects in 2025, according to SEMI’s latest quarterly World Fab Forecast report.

The new projects include three 200mm and fifteen 300mm facilities, the majority of which are expected to begin operations from 2026 to 2027.

In 2025, the Americas and Japan are the leading regions with four projects each. The China and Europe & Middle East regions are each tied for third place with three planned construction projects. [Read more…] about Eighteen new semiconductor fabs to start construction in 2025

Saudi Arabia invests in automated construction startup GMT Robotics

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NEOM, the sustainable region taking shape in northwest Saudi Arabia, has signed a landmark investment agreement with GMT Robotics, one of Europe’s emerging innovators in advanced construction technology.

Led by NEOM’s strategic investment arm, NEOM Investment Fund (NIF), the investment will accelerate the delivery of the region’s expansive capital project program through construction robotics, while underpinning NEOM as an innovator in modern construction techniques, including automation.

Majid Mufti, CEO of NEOM Investment Fund, says: “Our investment in GMT Robotics reflects NEOM’s commitment to driving transformative technologies that will unlock next-generation industries. [Read more…] about Saudi Arabia invests in automated construction startup GMT Robotics

Kuka advising German government on automated construction

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A shortage of living space, rising prices and a lack of skilled workers are among the major challenges facing society.

Automated modular house con-struction offers a solution here, according to industrial robotics and automation giant Kuka.

During a visit to Kuka’s advanced facility, Klara Geywitz, the German Federal Minister for Building, was presented with more information about the innovative new concept.

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Drone market forecast to grow to $123 billion by 2030

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The drone economy is set to soar, with unprecedented growth on the horizon. According to global intelligence firm ABI Research, civil and commercial applications of Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS), aka drones, will expand dramatically, rising from just 8 percent to an impressive 32 percent of the total market by 2030.

In this timeframe, annual drone shipments will more than double from 1.5 million units in 2024 to 3.32 million, fueling an ecosystem poised to quadruple in value.

By the decade’s end, the sector will generate $123 billion in annual revenue, marking a transformative shift in the commercial and civil drone landscape. [Read more…] about Drone market forecast to grow to $123 billion by 2030

The Role of Technology in Construction Safety

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Construction sites carry many safety risks. Structures may be unsafe or unstable, and equipment malfunctions or misuse can occur. While construction companies are highly trained to perform efficient and safe work, accidents can still happen.

The construction industry constantly implements new procedures and tools to make the job site safer for builders, and technology has played a significant role in this. Technology has changed the game for construction companies, improving safety conditions, procedures, and risk assessments. [Read more…] about The Role of Technology in Construction Safety