Catherine A. Cardno

American Society of Civil Engineers, Marymount University

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Catherine A. Cardno is a leading voice in the integration of advanced technologies into civil engineering and infrastructure. Her research focuses on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, robotics, and extended reality—including virtual and augmented reality—in construction and design. Cardno’s major contributions include pioneering work on a robotic rebar-tying system that leverages AI, successfully tested on bridge projects in Pennsylvania, demonstrating how automation can enhance safety and efficiency on active construction sites. Her widely cited 2018 paper on this system has garnered 20 citations, while her influential 2017 work, "The New Reality," explores how design automation and robotic construction are poised to revolutionize infrastructure monitoring and project delivery. Through her writing and research, Cardno has become a key interpreter of how emerging technologies are reshaping the built environment, making her work essential reading for engineers and students interested in the future of smart infrastructure and construction innovation.