Estimation Transformation: AI Shortens Project Timelines
As hyperscale data center schedules shrink, AI-powered estimating and modern preconstruction workflows are becoming essential to delivering accurate bids on time.
July Nonresidential Construction Spending Growth Entirely Due to Data Centers
Spending was down on a monthly basis in 8 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories.
Beyond Gut Instinct: Construction Technology for Resource Planning
As labor shortages persist and projects grow more complex, contractors are turning workforce planning into a strategic advantage powered by better data and smarter forecasting.
Move on From Heroic Construction Project Operation Models
As contractors scale across more sites, fragmented systems and inconsistent processes are making it harder to maintain visibility into spend, vendors and decision-making.
Backlog Holds Strong
Construction backlog edged down in June while contractor confidence in sales and staffing continued to climb
Construction Futures: August 2026 Economic Roundup
Data centers and contractor hiring both gain momentum in August.
Living in a Material World: The Evolution of Building Methods and Materials Over Time
How did building methods and materials evolve from using stone, mortar, wet sand and wooden levers to build the pyramids to autonomous vehicles, remote jobsite monitoring, self-sensing concrete and more?
The 5% Problem: What Separates Winning Bidders From Everyone Else
Missed it by that much: Losing a bid by a narrow margin doesn't always point to budget problems.
