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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

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Why Construction’s Supply Chains Still Run Like It’s 1999 — and How AI Might Finally Fix It

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5 Construction Technology Trends for 2025 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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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
Aerial view of Finland’s Tammela Stadium in Tampere, a mixed-use urban design project by JKMM Architects that integrates a modern football pitch with residential apartments, retail spaces, and public amenities, showing how stadiums can revitalize neighborhoods instead of isolating 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
Josh Sergent, in full U.S. Air Force combat gear, stands with two local Afghan children wearing red jackets during a patrol mission, symbolizing his service abroad before transitioning into a career in construction and customer success at Bluebeam.
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From Guarding Nukes to Guarding Projects: How Bluebeam’s Josh Sergent Found Mission Beyond the Air Force

One veteran’s journey from high-stakes patrols to customer success shows how mission and teamwork never really end—they just evolve
U.S. Army veteran Jessica Haffner smiling with her brother in uniform during deployment, highlighting her military service before her career in customer success at Bluebeam.
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From Fuel Convoys to Customer Success: How Jessica Haffner’s Perspective Powers Her Mission

One veteran’s journey from tactical fueling to guiding Bluebeam customers shows that service doesn’t stop when the uniform comes off
Illustrated split view of old vs. modern US airport design, showing outdated maze-like concourses on the left and a sleek, efficient terminal with clear signage and passenger amenities on the right, symbolizing America’s airport rebuild and modernization.
  • Building, Design & Architecture

From Runway to Rebuild: The Architectural Evolution of US Airports

Billions of dollars are reshaping US airports after decades of decline, with new terminals built for efficiency, resilience and civic pride
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A European Architecture Tour: How Five Cities Are Reimagining the Built Environment

Discover how five European cities balance heritage, sustainability and innovation in architecture
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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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Empowering Electricians: How Bluebeam and Leadership Training Shape Success in the Field

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