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A field technician utilizing the robotic technology of Okibo

Okibo and PCI Scale Construction Tech with New Robot Fleet

Strategic deal inked after a year of successful pilots of the EG7 and EG7+ for mission-critical and commercial construction sites.

March 31, 2026

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Strategic deal inked after a year of successful pilots of the EG7 and EG7+ for mission-critical and commercial construction sites.

The Drone Dog construction security unit.

Robotic Security Guards Reduce Jobsite Theft

Automated robots and drones patrol construction sites, protecting drywall and materials from theft.

March 22, 2026

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Automated robots and drones patrol construction sites, protecting drywall and materials from theft.

A level shot of various JLG booms looking upward

Mergers and Acquisitions

JLG Advances "Job Site of the Future" Vision Through Canvas Acquisition

Investment in construction robotics accelerates shift from enabling jobs to executing jobs.

W&C Staff

January 7, 2026

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Investment in construction robotics accelerates shift from enabling jobs to executing jobs.

A portrait of Case Engineering's Koen Erickson

Case Engineering Welcomes Koen Erickson as Mechanical Engineer

Case Engineering has hired Koen Erickson as a Mechanical Engineer, bringing strong engineering education, robotics leadership, and hands-on industry experience to the team.

November 27, 2025

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Case Engineering has hired Koen Erickson as a Mechanical Engineer, bringing strong engineering education, robotics leadership, and hands-on industry experience to the team.

How Robotics Are Reshaping the Drywall and Finishing Industry

Robotics are transforming the industry by improving efficiency, reducing physical strain, and ensuring higher quality results on walls and ceilings.

John Wyatt

Tanja Kern

October 8, 2025

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Robotics are transforming the industry by improving efficiency, reducing physical strain, and ensuring higher quality results on walls and ceilings.

A robot being used to install a framing system

Robotic Walls of the Future: ABB and Cosmic Transform Disaster Recovery

ABB Robotics and Cosmic Buildings are transforming wildfire recovery with mobile microfactories that cut build times by 70 percent and costs by 30 percent.

Tanja Kern

October 8, 2025

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ABB Robotics and Cosmic Buildings are transforming wildfire recovery with mobile microfactories that cut build times by 70 percent and costs by 30 percent.

Okibo and PCI Team Up on Netflix House Project in Pennsylvania

Leading contractor experiencing more than 300 percent higher surface sanding production with Okibo's drywall and painting robots; Workers note a significant reduction in physical fatigue

John Wyatt

October 8, 2025

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Okibo and Performance Contracting Inc. are using AI-powered drywall and painting robots on Netflix’s new Pennsylvania entertainment venue, dramatically boosting sanding productivity while reducing worker fatigue and improving jobsite safety.

Drywall Robots Can Be Your Competitive Edge in the Data Center Industry

Integrating drywall robots into construction workflows offers drywall subcontractors a powerful competitive advantage by accelerating delivery, improving quality and safety, and addressing labor shortages amid the surging demand for faster, large-scale data center development.

Kevin Albert

June 30, 2025

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Integrating drywall robots into construction workflows offers drywall subcontractors a powerful competitive advantage by accelerating delivery, improving quality and safety, and addressing labor shortages amid the surging demand for faster, large-scale data center development.

Up Front

Tariffs and U.S. Construction

How tariffs impact trade with Canada, labor shortages, and the bigger economic picture.

Mark Fowler

June 23, 2025

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Tariffs are not new to the U.S. construction industry, but recent increases could create ripple effects across the economy. Here's how tariffs impact trade with Canada, labor shortages, and the bigger economic picture.