2026-08-12 briefing · 6 items
The major news in the construction and BIM industry today highlighted significant investments in data center and infrastructure projects, with Aecom emphasizing its data center pipeline, the US Federal Aviation Administration allocating $8.7 billion for airport infrastructure projects, and a joint venture including Clark Construction and Mortenson landing a $380 million NFL stadium project in Washington, while factors such as the delayed construction of the Bally's Casino in Chicago due to expanded gambling regulations and the adoption of AI and laser scanning technologies to enhance project m
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AECOM touts data center pipeline amid fiscal Q3 loss Aecom emphasized its data center pipeline despite reporting a loss in its third-quarter financial results. — Construction Dive
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Commanders pick JV for $3.8B NFL stadium A joint venture including Clark Construction and Mortenson has been awarded a $380 million NFL stadium construction project in Washington. — Construction Dive
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FAA earmarks $870M for airport infrastructure projects The US Federal Aviation Administration has allocated $8.7 billion for airport infrastructure projects. — Construction Dive
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Bally’s slows $1.7B casino build after Chicago expands gambling rules The construction of the Bally's casino in Chicago has been delayed due to an expansion of gambling regulations. — Construction Dive
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AI can tell you what’s wrong. It can’t fix it for you. AI can immediately inform about project issues, but it cannot provide solutions. — Construction Dive
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Buildots adds laser scanning through NavVis partnership The construction intelligence platform has acquired laser scanning capabilities along with reality capture. — AEC Magazine