Permitting America to Build
The White House and Congress are advancing permitting reforms aimed at increasing certainty and reducing delays for project owners and contractors.
Prioritizing Success: Succession Planning Beyond the Company Walls
A good succession plan looks not only at what the business owner wants and needs to maximize value and create a cash windfall, but also seeks to determine what is best for employees at all levels and what is best for customers, suppliers and other partner organizations.
Operation Preparation: Industry Experts Speak on Disaster Prep and Recovery Efforts as Hurricane Season Comes to a Close
Water is one of the most destructive sources on the planet—natural or manmade. Oftentimes, the construction industry has to learn the hard way—after disaster strikes—how best to address that disaster in the future. This year, preparation is priority.
‘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.
Construction Job Opening Rate Falls to Lowest Level in Nearly a Decade
In August, construction job openings fell to their lowest rate in almost 10 years.
Construction Futures: September 2025 Economic Roundup
Dwindling jobs, high input prices and an overall economic uncertainty can't keep contractors down.
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.
Construction Backlog Indicator Falls, Contractor Optimism Stable
For another month, indicators across construction sectors are on the decline and yet, for another month, contractor attitudes remain relatively positive.
