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‘Time to Be Human’: Paul Doherty Talks Tech and Architecture

Architect-turned-technologist Paul Doherty believes the construction industry is on the cusp of a transformation—one where drones, smart contracts and even “personified” buildings reshape the way we live and work. But at its core, he says, construction technology is about making us more human, not less.

Eyes on the Sky: Regulating DJI Drones on Federal and Private Construction Sites

Chinese-manufactured DJI drones comprise an estimated 90% of all UAVs on U.S. construction jobsites. Proposed limitations on their use could have profound ripple effects on safety, cost and productivity across the sector.

Rising Debate: Proprietary Versus Non-Proprietary Elevator Equipment

Independent elevator companies are leveraging owner options, lower long-term costs, and supplier and equipment choice to compete against major proprietary brands. Who will come out on top?

Well-Insulated: Predict the Unpredictable Construction Costs

Contractors may need to revisit some of the processes in their accounting and financial operations. Here are six strategies for construction companies to insulate against cost increases and mitigate financial risks.

Co|Laboration at Its Finest: HITT’s Innovation Lab

More than just a research lab, HITT’s innovation facility in Falls Church, Virginia, embodies the innovative spirit of the construction industry and showcases a commitment to a more sustainable future for the built environment.

Numbers Don’t Lie: Accounting Leaders Weigh In on State of 2025 Construction Finance

But they don’t automatically tell easy truths, either. Leaders from some of the best accounting firms weigh in on how to navigate an environment in which evolving tariffs, rising costs and new tax legislation are creating financial complexities.

Mind, Body and Soul: A Holistic Approach to Workplace Health

by Scott Berman | Jun 12, 2025
Features | Safety | Total Human Health

Construction companies are investing in a whole-person approach to health with initiatives that focus on their employees’ mental, physical, personal and professional wellbeing.

The Age of Uncertainty: Monitoring Construction Policy Shifts

by Anirban Basu | Jun 11, 2025
Business | Economy | Features

By the time this article is read, it may be largely irrelevant. Policy is shifting daily, market volatility is acute and general economic instability is making risky what has generally been a rather strong postpandemic construction marketplace.

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‘Time to Be Human’: Paul Doherty Talks Tech and Architecture

Eyes on the Sky: Regulating DJI Drones on Federal and Private Construction Sites

Rising Debate: Proprietary Versus Non-Proprietary Elevator Equipment

Well-Insulated: Predict the Unpredictable Construction Costs

Co|Laboration at Its Finest: HITT’s Innovation Lab

Numbers Don’t Lie: Accounting Leaders Weigh In on State of 2025 Construction Finance

Mind, Body and Soul: A Holistic Approach to Workplace Health

The Age of Uncertainty: Monitoring Construction Policy Shifts

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