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Construction Firms Are Investing in AI—But Are They Actually AI-Ready?

by Brad Werner | Oct 9, 2026
Technology | Artificial Intelligence | Business | Cybersecurity | Data Analytics | ERP | Finance | Productivity | Top Story | Topic

Wipfli has released its 2026 State of Technology in the Construction Industry survey results.

‘It’s Going to Become More Competitive’: Anirban Basu on Construction Project Market in Q4

by Construction Executive | Oct 8, 2026
Top Story | Accounting | Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Business Risk | Economy | Finance | Productivity | Project Delivery | Taxes

Although the Fed just raised interest for the first time since July 2023, Basu is confident the American economy is only getting stronger.

Data Centers Power Construction Job Growth in September

by ABC | Oct 2, 2026
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 2—The construction industry added 11,000 jobs on net in September, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry [...]

Data Center Construction Spending Growing at 149% Annualized Pace Since March

by ABC | Oct 1, 2026
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“Frankly, it’s becoming difficult to contextualize the size and speed of this boom," says Anirban Basu. "Data center construction spending leapt another 7.5% in August."
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Turning Hype Into ROI: Practical AI Applications for Midsized Contractors

by Emily Newton | Oct 1, 2026
Technology | Artificial Intelligence | Business | Data Analytics | Productivity | Project Delivery | Project Management | Top Story | Topic

The AI adoption market is set to near $40 billion in the next eight years; and North America already accounts for close to half of that sum.

New Research Reveals Multiskilled Crews Can Reduce Construction Completion Time by 30%

by ABC | Sep 30, 2026
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New research by the Simplar Foundation continues to showcase the benefits of multiskilling for construction workers.
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Concrete Is Complex: What Contractors Need to Know When Building Animal Care Facilities

by Hannah Skidmore | Sep 28, 2026
Markets | Business | Business Development | Institutional | Project Delivery | Top Story

Animal care facilities differ significantly from many commercial projects. The floor's purpose extends well beyond supporting loads.

Construction Futures: September 2026 Economic Roundup

by Construction Executive | Sep 25, 2026
Top Story | Business | Construction Futures | Economy

Construction input prices jumped up again, jobs were added for the sixth month in a row and more positive news for the construction economy in September.
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