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

AI-driven demand is pushing the power grid to its limits, but the real constraint isn’t generation, but how slowly infrastructure moves through permitting, interconnection and approval.
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From Cleanup to Rebuild: Why Wildfire Recovery Needs a Project Mindset

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This Chicago Nonprofit Isn’t Just Training Workers but Rebuilding the Construction Pipeline

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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

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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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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 Hidden Plastic Problem in Construction—and How to Fix It

Why AEC professionals must confront plastics on the jobsite, and the steps they can take to reduce them
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The Next Stadium Boom: Finland Just Showed Us How to Do It Right

Finland’s Tammela Stadium proves that the next generation of sports arenas can anchor neighborhoods—not drain them
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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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