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Can Behavioral Science Help Owners Deliver Better Projects?

by Construction Owners Association of America | Sep 8, 2026
Leadership | Business | Business Intelligence | Culture | Data Analytics | Human Resources | Organization Culture | Project Delivery | Top Story | Topic | Workforce

The point of URI’s recently published "What Great Owners Do" paper was never to put everybody to sleep with stuff they already know.

How to Build Decision-Making Capacity at Every Level in Your Construction Company

by Anne Lackey | Sep 7, 2026
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Every organization is shaped by the conversations happening inside its employees’ heads.
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The Case for More Data Center Construction

by Peter Dyga | Sep 7, 2026
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For many communities, data centers represent a significant opportunity for economic growth.
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Gibbs Construction’s Lauren Gibbs

by Construction Executive | Sep 4, 2026
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Lauren Gibbs took over ownership of her family's company from her father in 2019. To her, that move felt natural.
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‘What Great Owners Do’: New Report Links Owner Behavior to Project Success

by Jordan LeGras@abc.org | Sep 2, 2026
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A new industry report argues that project success depends as much on owner behavior as contractor performance—and outlines five practices that help create better outcomes for everyone.
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Beyond Gut Instinct: Construction Technology for Resource Planning

by Maggie Murphy | Sep 1, 2026
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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.
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The Right Tools for the Job: Bring Back the Trades Tool Grant Program

by Jordan LeGras@abc.org | Aug 31, 2026
Workforce | Careers | Community | Culture | Departments | Education | Recruitment | Top Story | Training

Bring Back the Trades and Milwaukee Tool are betting that the right equipment can change more than just a classroom—and they’re proving it with their first $1,500 Tool Grant to a New Hampshire electrical program.
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New Names and Faces: August 2026

by Construction Executive | Aug 25, 2026
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Breeden Construction boasts a new award winner, Blank Rome welcomes a new partner and Sims Crane has a new CFO.
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