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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.

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Six Ways to Stress-Test Construction Technology

Systems should be tested under conditions that represent the contractor’s work.

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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.

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

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

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

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

“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

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%

New research by the Simplar Foundation continues to showcase the benefits of multiskilling for construction workers.

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Before the Core Drill Starts: How Contractors Can Reduce the Risks Hidden Inside Concrete

Six Ways to Stress-Test Construction Technology

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

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

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

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

Turning Hype Into ROI: Practical AI Applications for Midsized Contractors

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

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