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Hall of Mirrors: Malachowsky Hall at UF
Florida’s Malachowsky Hall looks like something straight out of a futuristic fun house.
Earn and Learn: 800 High School Students Receive Hands-On Skilled Trades Training
Harbor Freight Tools for Schools is expanding its paid summer skilled trades program, giving more than 800 Los Angeles County students hands-on experience, industry credentials and a pathway to careers in construction and the trades.
Where Should Automation Stop on a Jobsite and Who Decides?
The future of construction will be defined by how thoughtfully leaders balance automation with human judgment, writes an industrial construction operations executive.
Executive Insights 2026: Leaders in Surety Bonding
Leaders from top surety agencies answer construction’s most concerning questions of the year.
Building History: The New Teddy Roosevelt Presidential Library
From a sweeping living roof to massive rammed earth walls, JE Dunn turns an ambitious design into a highly sustainable presidential library built for generations to come.
Before the Core Drill Starts: How Contractors Can Reduce the Risks Hidden Inside Concrete
Rebar, post-tension cables, electrical conduit, plumbing and communications lines are frequently embedded in concrete. Striking any of them can lead to injuries, structural concerns and more.
Strong. Stable. Evolving.: The Construction Surety Industry in 2026
The surety industry continues to demonstrate strength, resilience and adaptability. Across the country, members of the Surety and Fidelity Association of America support public agencies, private owners and contractors, providing the financial capacity, expertise and confidence to move projects forward.
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Warning Signs: Analyzing the Near-Collapse of the Former Pfizer Headquarters in New York
A near miss at the former Pfizer headquarters highlights how contracts, technology and workforce documentation can help contractors manage risk on complex adaptive-reuse projects.
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Where Should Automation Stop on a Jobsite and Who Decides?
The future of construction will be defined by how thoughtfully leaders balance automation with human judgment, writes an industrial construction operations executive.
Earn and Learn: 800 High School Students Receive Hands-On Skilled Trades Training
Harbor Freight Tools for Schools is expanding its paid summer skilled trades program, giving more than 800 Los Angeles County students hands-on experience, industry credentials and a pathway to careers in construction and the trades.
Strong. Stable. Evolving.: The Construction Surety Industry in 2026
The surety industry continues to demonstrate strength, resilience and adaptability. Across the country, members of the Surety and Fidelity Association of America support public agencies, private owners and contractors, providing the financial capacity, expertise and confidence to move projects forward.
Building History: The New Teddy Roosevelt Presidential Library
From a sweeping living roof to massive rammed earth walls, JE Dunn turns an ambitious design into a highly sustainable presidential library built for generations to come.
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Hall of Mirrors: Malachowsky Hall at UF
Florida’s Malachowsky Hall looks like something straight out of a futuristic fun house.
Why Culture at Your Construction Company Might Need an Audit
What culture audits might uncover are hidden liabilities that are greater than the financial liabilities on the balance sheet.
Where Should Automation Stop on a Jobsite and Who Decides?
The future of construction will be defined by how thoughtfully leaders balance automation with human judgment, writes an industrial construction operations executive.
Building History: The New Teddy Roosevelt Presidential Library
From a sweeping living roof to massive rammed earth walls, JE Dunn turns an ambitious design into a highly sustainable presidential library built for generations to come.
Building Talent in a Tight Market
Filling the talent gap is a balancing act between finding the right people and finding the right amount of people. When the right people are already on your payroll, sometimes it pays to teach that talent how to do more.
Where Should Automation Stop on a Jobsite and Who Decides?
The future of construction will be defined by how thoughtfully leaders balance automation with human judgment, writes an industrial construction operations executive.
Building History: The New Teddy Roosevelt Presidential Library
From a sweeping living roof to massive rammed earth walls, JE Dunn turns an ambitious design into a highly sustainable presidential library built for generations to come.
Strong. Stable. Evolving.: The Construction Surety Industry in 2026
The surety industry continues to demonstrate strength, resilience and adaptability. Across the country, members of the Surety and Fidelity Association of America support public agencies, private owners and contractors, providing the financial capacity, expertise and confidence to move projects forward.
Hall of Mirrors: Malachowsky Hall at UF
Florida’s Malachowsky Hall looks like something straight out of a futuristic fun house.
Where Should Automation Stop on a Jobsite and Who Decides?
The future of construction will be defined by how thoughtfully leaders balance automation with human judgment, writes an industrial construction operations executive.
The Blueprint for Future Talent: Building Internship Programs in the AEC Industry
Internship programs can be a strategic solution to workforce challenges, but they must be designed with intention.
Attracting and Retaining Talent: How to Create a Workplace Where Women Can Thrive
Attracting women to a construction site can add important new skills and perspective, and will require new recruiting tactics.
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Before the Core Drill Starts: How Contractors Can Reduce the Risks Hidden Inside Concrete
Rebar, post-tension cables, electrical conduit, plumbing and communications lines are frequently embedded in concrete. Striking any of them can lead to injuries, structural concerns and more.
Built to Flex: More Research on the Benefits of Multiskilled Construction Workers
New research from the Simplar Foundation sheds light on the productivity gains of multiskilled construction crews—and how these workers could be just the solution the industry needs as it combats an ongoing labor shortage.
The Safety Glasses the Contractor Paid for Are Still in the Truck
“An employer that pays for prescription safety eyewear and cannot show it is being worn has documented spend and nothing else.”
Attracting and Retaining Talent: How to Create a Workplace Where Women Can Thrive
Attracting women to a construction site can add important new skills and perspective, and will require new recruiting tactics.
Executive Insights 2026: Leaders in Surety Bonding
Leaders from top surety agencies answer construction’s most concerning questions of the year.
Warning Signs: Analyzing the Near-Collapse of the Former Pfizer Headquarters in New York
A near miss at the former Pfizer headquarters highlights how contracts, technology and workforce documentation can help contractors manage risk on complex adaptive-reuse projects.
Six Ways to Stress-Test Construction Technology
Systems should be tested under conditions that represent the contractor’s work.
The Hidden Impact of Working Alone: Connecting Safety and Wellbeing in Construction
Uncertainty wears on people. Over time, feeling isolated or unprotected can affect confidence, concentration, morale and job satisfaction.
Strong. Stable. Evolving.: The Construction Surety Industry in 2026
The surety industry continues to demonstrate strength, resilience and adaptability. Across the country, members of the Surety and Fidelity Association of America support public agencies, private owners and contractors, providing the financial capacity, expertise and confidence to move projects forward.
The Affordability Test: Top Concerns Approaching Midterm Election
As the 2026 midterms approach, voters’ concerns about costs are reshaping congressional races and putting tax and data center policy in the spotlight.
Enterprise-Grade Is Not a Standard: What Contractors Should Verify Before Trusting a Cloud Vendor
A server in the office is exactly as secure as the person maintaining it, and at most firms that person is also handling jobsite connectivity and the accounting system.
The Delay You Did Not Draft For: Regulatory Risk in Data Center Construction Contracting
Smart contract drafting and executing can provide contractors protection in the face of data center construction pauses.
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Lumber Holds Steady, Plywood Climbs
Gordian reported an 11% quarterly increase in plywood costs and a 3% increase in pine-board prices.
Before the Core Drill Starts: How Contractors Can Reduce the Risks Hidden Inside Concrete
Rebar, post-tension cables, electrical conduit, plumbing and communications lines are frequently embedded in concrete. Striking any of them can lead to injuries, structural concerns and more.
Strong. Stable. Evolving.: The Construction Surety Industry in 2026
The surety industry continues to demonstrate strength, resilience and adaptability. Across the country, members of the Surety and Fidelity Association of America support public agencies, private owners and contractors, providing the financial capacity, expertise and confidence to move projects forward.
Warning Signs: Analyzing the Near-Collapse of the Former Pfizer Headquarters in New York
A near miss at the former Pfizer headquarters highlights how contracts, technology and workforce documentation can help contractors manage risk on complex adaptive-reuse projects.
Six Ways to Stress-Test Construction Technology
Systems should be tested under conditions that represent the contractor’s work.
What Testing Delays Actually Cost a Project and How to Avoid Them
Just because you may be done with school doesn’t mean test results don’t matter, and they may make or break a project timeline.
Jobsite Security: The Core Equipment Needed to Secure Isolated Projects
By combining surveillance cameras, effective communication devices, a physical onsite security presence and proper fencing, you can effectively keep your project secure.
Construction Materials Prices Jump Again in August
“Construction input prices surged again in August, and the increases were widespread across materials,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu.
Lumber Holds Steady, Plywood Climbs
Gordian reported an 11% quarterly increase in plywood costs and a 3% increase in pine-board prices.
Warning Signs: Analyzing the Near-Collapse of the Former Pfizer Headquarters in New York
A near miss at the former Pfizer headquarters highlights how contracts, technology and workforce documentation can help contractors manage risk on complex adaptive-reuse projects.
The Delay You Did Not Draft For: Regulatory Risk in Data Center Construction Contracting
Smart contract drafting and executing can provide contractors protection in the face of data center construction pauses.
Concrete Is Complex: What Contractors Need to Know When Building Animal Care Facilities
Animal care facilities differ significantly from many commercial projects. The floor’s purpose extends well beyond supporting loads.
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