Entries open for 2026 NZ Forklift Championships

Are you New Zealand’s top forklift driver? Find out by entering the 2026 New Zealand Forklift Championships, held at the Logistics Automation New Zealand event in Auckland on November 10-11. Across the two days, contestants will compete against the best of the best for fabulous prizes, media coverage, and, most importantly, the title of New […] The post Entries open for 2026 NZ Forklift Championships appeared first on Building Today.

Steel Fabricator 1872 Aims to Integrate AI Into Its Processes

Startup steel fabricator 1872 opened its first facility in Cincinnati last month, with an eye on how automation can augment skilled welders’ workflows.

Embracing Automation in Construction

Repetitive work, remote locations and grueling, hot working conditions all make large-scale photovoltaic solar power installations attractive candidates for greater automation.

Birmingham City University tools cut structural check time by 96%

Researchers at Birmingham City University (BCU) have developed new automation tools that cut the time taken to check structural connections in digital building models by 96%. The post Birmingham City University tools cut structural check time by 96% appeared first on Construction Management.

Leica's New RTC Laser Scanners, Xpanner Raises $18M; OpenSpace Passes 1K Data Centers

Investment and new releases continue to move more data centers, agentic AI platforms and construction automation forward in this roundup of recent developments in construction technology. 

Belinda Carr - 5 ways ESG could destroy the construction industry 28042023

ESG stands for Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance. It is a rating system that measures the sustainability and ethical impact of a company. So, will the ESG rating system reduce our impact on the environment? Will it help us build better? Or is it just another greenwashing tactic that will curb progress and bankrupt the construction industry?

Belinda Carr - Why this brick robot could be BETTER than 3D printed concrete, 28022023

3D printing has been one of the most revolutionary technologies of the past few decades, and it’s starting to make its mark on the construction industry as well. With the ability to print complex shapes and structures in a matter of hours, 3D printing has the potential to transform the way we build our homes, offices, and even entire cities. Is there a technology or machine that is superior to these liquid concrete printers, but doesn’t get as much media attention?

Free Documentary - Industry 4.0, The Future of Manufacturing, 13012023

Cutting-edge technology and new manufacturing science promises that the factories of tomorrow will be very different places, demanding a new approach to factory design and the workforce. This FD video highlights how robotics, AI, edge detection, machine learning, IoT and smart factories are advancing manufacturing and assembly into smart factories

WSJ - Moving Upstream, S1 E9 - The Robot Revolution, The New Age of Manufacturing, 01022018

Hundreds of millions of jobs affected. Trillions of dollars of wealth created. These are the potential impacts of a coming wave of automation. In this episode of Moving Upstream, WSJ travelled to Asia to see the next generation of industrial robots, what they're capable of, and whether they’re friend or foe to low-skilled workers

WEF - Global Lighthouse Network - Future of Manufacturing, 19012023

The World Economic Forum's Global Lighthouse Network brings together 44 of the most advanced factories in the world that are showing leadership in applying technologies to drive financial and operational impact at scale. Learn how these factories are connecting value chains end-to-end, preparing workforce and optimizing processes towards a more sustainable and inclusive future

What role do BIM and automation play in modern Rebar Detailing Services for AEC workflows?

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Xinaps B.V.

Xinaps was founded by a team of dedicated industry experts united by the desire to bring greater consistency in building data. Located in the heart of Europe’s biggest incubator, YES! Delft, the Dutch Innovation Xinaps is the developer of Verifi3D, the next-generation model-checking solution for building design validation. We developed Verifi3D keeping in mind the existing challenges of Building Information Modelling (BIM) which is suitable for many people in the industry who are not directly involved in the design process but need to check and clash designs. We are committed to the journey of the AEC industry where processes are automated, risks are managed, and customers are satisfied — let’s build and future-proof the industry together!