2026-08-11 briefing · 8 items
Today's construction and BIM industry news highlights technological advancements and industry trends, with notable developments including the attention given to AI and GPU technology at the SIGGRAPH 2026 conference, WSP's involvement in nuclear projects due to increased power contracts in the US, and domestic efforts such as the expansion of the Kintex construction AI field and the launch of a task force to improve temporary assembly housing systems by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety.
Global (6)
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SIGGRAPH 2026: The Evolution of AI Technology and the Future of the Conference AI and GPU technologies drew significant attention at the SIGGRAPH 2026 conference. — Architosh
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WSP capitalizes on surging US power work Canadian engineering company WSP is participating in nuclear projects as it sees an increase in power contracts in the United States. — Construction Dive
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Fluor targets energy over data centers Fluor's CEO stated that the demand for power projects is more suitable for the company's projects than for data centers. — Construction Dive
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Caterpillar sales surpass $20B as data center generators take off Caterpillar's sales have exceeded $200 billion. — Construction Dive
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Data centers lifted July’s construction planning momentum Construction plans for data centers increased in July. — Construction Dive
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How to build a safety habit that starts when your crew clocks in Make safety a work habit. — Construction Dive
Korea (2)
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킨텍스, ‘2026 건설·안전혁신상’ 개최···건설AI 분야 신설 Kintex will expand the scale of its awards by establishing a new category for construction AI. — Korea Specialty Contractor News
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행안부, 임시조립주택 제도 개선 전담팀 본격 가동 The Ministry of the Interior and Safety has launched a dedicated task force to improve the system for temporary prefabricated housing. — Korea Specialty Contractor News