Bedrock Robotics, led by a veteran of Alphabet Inc.’s autonomous tech unit, is emerging from stealth with $80 million and plans to make heavy construction equipment work around-the-clock without human ...

Having places to live, work, shop, and otherwise conduct our daily lives is critical. But someone has to build those structures, and someone has to account for all the various aspects and needs of the ...

Construction sites are hazardous, but the real risk may be delay in care. Onsite clinics offer faster treatment, lower costs, and stronger safety culture—all at the job site’s front door. When a ...

Equipping construction crews with body cameras and two-way radios enhances communication, reduces risks, and strengthens accountability, making job sites safer and more efficient. A construction site ...

The technology could save lives—so long as it doesn’t fully replace humans that monitor safety. Last winter, during the construction of an affordable housing project on Martha’s Vineyard, ...

Civ currently has 100 CivDots dispatched to job sites around the world. The company has just announced that it has both reached profitability and secured US$7.5 million in Series A funding led by ...

Construction is a massive industry, and one that's been typically dominated by names like CAT, JCB, and a few others. However, there seems to be a new player in the mix, and one that promises to be ...

BOT or NOT? This special series explores the evolving relationship between humans and machines, examining the ways that robots, artificial intelligence and automation are impacting our work and lives.

The two-year-old company, founded by veterans of the autonomous vehicle business Waymo, is seeking to automate excavators and other building equipment. By Michael J. de la Merced When it comes to ...