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Ground Control: Construction Continues to Monitor the Federal Drone Ban

by | Oct 12, 2026
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As scrutiny of Chinese-made drones intensifies in Washington, D.C., contractors across the country are working to adjust their approaches to aerial innovation. What will the skies above jobsites look like in the future?
Icon of a multi-armed construction worker in a hard hat holding various tools, representing multiskilling.

Built to Flex: More Research on the Benefits of Multiskilled Construction Workers

by | Oct 9, 2026
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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.

Proactive Safety Technology Protects Workers, Jobsites

by | Oct 9, 2026
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ABC’s Tech and Innovation Report: Health and Safety features case studies authored by safety and risk management leaders at ABC member contractors finding better ways to keep workers hydrated in the heat, detect patterns in incident data to eliminate injuries and establish safety standards for hand tools.

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