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Before the Build: Virtual Reality Helps Design and Test Contech Products

by Casey Ketterhagan, Amanda Kachar | Oct 22, 2026
Upgrade | BIM | Business | Departments | Equipment | Nuts + Bolts | Productivity | Project Delivery | Technology | Tools | Top Story | Topic | Training | Wearables | Workforce

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.

ABC Honored as Hensel Phelps Diverge Innovation Center Official Partner

by Construction Executive | Oct 21, 2026
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On Thursday, Oct. 15, ABC was inducted as an official partner of Hensel Phelps’ Diverge Innovation Center in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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Safety Gains Vary by Sector

by Construction Executive | Oct 21, 2026
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CPWR’s June 2026 Data Bulletin compares injury trends in building construction, heavy and civil engineering, and specialty trades using federal data.

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

by ABC | Oct 21, 2026
Top Story | Business | Economy | Finance | Productivity | Project Delivery | Taxes

“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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Construction Mental Health Score Rises

by Construction Executive | Oct 20, 2026
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The report surveyed 5,000 employed U.S. adults in June. Across all industries, 23% of respondents were classified at high mental health risk.
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Hall of Mirrors: Malachowsky Hall at UF

by Construction Executive | Oct 20, 2026
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Florida's Malachowsky Hall looks like something straight out of a futuristic fun house.

ABC Welcomes Permitting Reform Bill, Urges Senate Passage

by ABC | Oct 20, 2026
Top Story | Law | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Policy | Regulations

“The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act’s comprehensive and balanced reforms to the National Environmental Policy Act and the Clean Water Act would address bureaucratic and procedural inefficiencies that deter and delay development."
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