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The Physical Economy Is the Bottleneck

As AI, data centers and advanced manufacturing surge, the real constraint on growth isn’t capital or software, but the skilled labor and physical systems required to build them.
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Autonomous Equipment Is Here. Construction’s Information Handoffs Aren’t Ready.

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The AI Power Crunch Isn’t a Technology Problem … It’s a Permitting One

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5 Construction Technology Trends for 2026 and Beyond

Stay ahead of the curve with this simple guide to the latest developments in digital construction tech.

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What is Sustainable Construction?

Taking a responsible stance on preserving the environment has become a leading motivator in industries of all kinds — construction is no different.

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Toolbox Talk Essentials

Learn about some of the most relevant safety topics that can become part of a construction firm’s daily briefings via toolbox talks.

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Mastering Construction Planning for Successful Projects

Find out how effective construction planning helps contractors thrive — and learn what it takes to refresh your firm’s approach.

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Adaptive Reuse

Learn how the interconnected trends of adaptive reuse, retrofitting and resilient design help support sustainable architecture and construction.

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12 Construction Certifications to Boost Your Career

The construction industry, despite its pivotal role in creating and maintaining global infrastructure, is experiencing a workforce crisis.
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How To Bid for Government Construction Projects Successfully

Public infrastructure: It’s one of the cornerstones of the construction world.

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From Cleanup to Rebuild: Why Wildfire Recovery Needs a Project Mindset

How fragmented handoffs slow post-fire rebuilding—and what a project mindset reveals about moving recovery forward.
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This Chicago Nonprofit Isn’t Just Training Workers but Rebuilding the Construction Pipeline

Hire360’s ecosystem approach connects labor, capital and opportunity where the industry usually fails.
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When Wildfire Put the Getty to the Test

How fire-resistant design and year-round planning helped protect two iconic campuses.
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The Efficiency Mandate: Why 2026 Is the Year Construction Runs Out of People

As megaprojects surge and the workforce thins, builders will have to create capacity through efficiency, not headcount.
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AEC Technology Outlook 2026: Industry Investment Climbs, but Integration Challenges Persist

New Bluebeam research reveals firms accelerating digital adoption while struggling to fully connect their tools.
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Why Construction’s Supply Chains Still Run Like It’s 1999 — and How AI Might Finally Fix It

Manual processes are still draining time and money from projects, and AI may finally give teams the edge they need.
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The Group Advocating for Greater LGBTQ+ Representation in Construction

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Building More Than Structures: How Hasheem Halim Is Changing Architecture Through Mentorship and Design

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