A few weeks ago, I attended the annual Construction Technology Summit in Austin, Texas. The conference was a gathering of various companies, students, and colleagues that showcased the latest technology trends in the construction sector. There were interesting discussions on a variety of topics. Peter Bleday, with Danfoss Power Solutions, defined the five levels of construction automation that can promote precision, productivity, and safety. Christopher Rauch, an assistant professor from the University of Texas at Austin, presented an overview of laser scanning and why it’s important for cultural heritage preservation, accurate geometric analysis, transferring to BIM, and dimensional quality assurance. Paul Surin, head of digital and IT at the Trojena project, gave a glimpse into the future with the technology being utilized for the tourism destination under construction at Neom, Saudi Arabia, with an estimated value of USD 100 billion. Caterpillar demonstrated a command station that allows operators to remotely control a cab thousands of miles away and switch between job sites. Throughout the day, there were a variety of reoccurring themes. Dr. Christopher Rauch presenting on laser scanning in construction. AI is top of mind Most technology companies have raced to understand and implement artificial intelligence (AI) into their

To enhance international passenger experience and advance the Puget Sound region as a leading tourism and business gateway, the Port of Seattle is building a new, expanded, 450,000-suqare-foot International Arrivals Facility (IAF). The project includes constructing a 345,000-square-foot, three-story grand hall, a new connecting international corridor, and an 85-foot-high pedestrian aerial walkway connecting the new grand arrivals hall with the airport’s South Satellite. Clark Construction was hired as the design-build contractor for the USD 968 million project that is the most complex capital development program in the history of the 71-year-old airport.