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Turning AI and Facial Recognition Into Practical Jobsite Value

by Padraig Reilly | Oct 29, 2026
Technology | Artificial Intelligence | Insurance | Jobsite Monitoring | OSHA | Productivity | Risk | Risk Management | Safety | Top Story | Topic | Workforce Management

Facial recognition verifies the person presenting at the jobsite against the enrolled worker.

How Upskilling Can Help Close the Construction Labor Gap

by Johnny Clemmons | Oct 27, 2026
Business | Business Development | Culture | Organization Culture | Productivity | Project Delivery | Top Story | Training | Workforce

Below are six targeted areas where skills training can harness the untapped power of the construction workforce.
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A Shrinking Labor Force Changes the Construction Workforce Equation

by John Dorer | Oct 23, 2026
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For contractors already struggling to find enough people, a smaller national workforce raises a bigger question about how much work companies can realistically support.
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Mind the Model: Closing the Gap Between BIM Coordination and Field Installation

by Kevin Bromenshenk | Oct 22, 2026
Business | BIM | Business Risk | Departments | Leadership | Productivity | Project Delivery | Project Management | Technology | Top Story | Topic | Workforce

Closing the gap between coordinated BIM and field installation takes early buy-in, continuous verification and a smarter approach to digital closeout.
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A More Selective Market: AI, Operational Efficiency and Project Cancellations Top of Mind for Contractors This Year

by Construction Executive | Oct 22, 2026
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Of those surveyed, 45% said they were piloting or actively implementing artificial intelligence.
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Before the Build: Virtual Reality Helps Design and Test Contech Products

by Casey Ketterhagan, Amanda Kachar | Oct 22, 2026
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Virtual reality is giving Milwaukee Tool’s product teams an earlier look at design, usability and performance—helping turn digital concepts into jobsite-ready tools.
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How BIM Coordination Helps Reduce Rework in Construction Projects

by Jesus Sanchez | Oct 21, 2026
Technology | BIM | Business | Business Risk | Productivity | Project Delivery | Project Management | Top Story | Topic | Workforce Management

Learn how BIM coordination helps identify clashes, improve communication, reduce errors and minimize costly rework throughout the construction process.

Construction Materials Prices Jump 2.2% in September, Up 11.2% Year Over Year

by ABC | Oct 21, 2026
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“Construction input prices have risen more than 11% over the past 12 months, the largest year-over-year increase in nearly four years."
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