Bedrock Robotics deploys fully autonomous excavators on jobsites

The San Francisco-based company said its retrofit tech, which digs without an operator, is now active on infrastructure projects for firms such as Sundt Construction and Zachry Construction.

$200M Funding Round Set for Automated Equipment Startup Gravis Robotics

Investment is major infusion for Swiss-based equipment tech firm as it rolls out its autonomous and machine-assist systems to jobsites around the world.

How construction pros used tech to save money, vet drawings and improve site safety

A round up of case studies from Suffolk, Hensel Phelps, Burns & McDonnell and others shows how contractors are actually applying tech on jobsites, including challenges and benefits.

NYC DOB wraps first wave of construction safety sweeps after partial collapse in July

After inspecting 180 jobsites, the agency found no immediate public safety concerns, nor evidence that the East 42nd Street failure was “inherent to office-to-residential conversion projects.”

Heavy duty site work no problem for cordless wheelbarrow

The Makita LXT Cordless Wheelbarrow is a high-performance, battery-powered materials handling solution designed for heavy-duty site work. It is an ergonomic solution for moving heavy loads (up to 300kg) across uneven job sites. Categorised as a material handler, it is designed for builders who need to move significant loads over rough terrain without the fatigue […] The post Heavy duty site work no problem for cordless wheelbarrow appeared first on Building Today.