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The latest NAIOP CRE Sentiment Index shows respondents continue to expect improvement across several key commercial real estate (CRE) indicators, but optimism has moderated as ongoing cost pressures and uncertainty weigh on development feasibility and near-term decision-making, according to the report. Published by the NAIOP Research Foundation, the Index is designed to predict general conditions in the CRE industry over the next 12 months by surveying industry…
In construction, executives are often valued for their decisiveness, their ability to cut through noise, and provide clear direction when projects, clients, and teams demand answers. Yet in a world defined by accelerating change—whether in technology, labor dynamics, or global economics—the most valuable leaders are not those with the quickest answers, but those who ask…
In construction, margins matter. Schedules matter. Talent matters. But one issue hiding in plain sight may be costing the industry far more than many leaders realize: worker misclassification. A recent analysis puts hard numbers behind a long-debated problem. A typical construction worker who is improperly classified as an independent contractor instead of an employee can…
Cash flow breaks down in AEC firms when billing is delayed, collections are weak, and discipline slips across the business. I’ve spent a good chunk of my life watching AEC firms work themselves into a cash crunch while having what looks like a perfectly healthy income statement. Profit is nice. Cash is required. You can…
Most construction firms don’t fail because they lack talent. They fail because they lose discipline when it matters most. That’s the headline from FMI’s 2026 Project Management Study Part 2, and it should hit a nerve with anyone responsible for delivering work in today’s environment. Pressure is everywhere. Labor is tight. Schedules are compressed. Owners…
Balfour Beatty continues to make significant progress on several key projects in the Charleston area, reinforcing the company’s commitment to delivering exceptional buildings for clients and the local community. Leveraging expertise across adaptive reuse, mixed-use, hospitality, multifamily and senior living market sectors, Balfour Beatty is delivering and transforming spaces that reflect the region’s growth and…
The NAIOP Research Foundation’s latest Industrial Space Demand Forecast projects steady improvement in U.S. industrial real estate fundamentals as economic conditions stabilize and occupiers regain confidence following a turbulent 2025. Greater clarity around interest rates and reduced concerns about the effects of tariff policy have helped improve the outlook for 2026, according to the report. While political…
Landmark research tool, AI Impact Barometer, by Cushman & Wakefield, offers a data-driven view of where AI is creating demand, risk and opportunity across property markets Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) today announced the launch of its AI Impact Barometer, by Cushman & Wakefield, a trailblazing data-driven tool designed to help investors, occupiers and developers…
The Associated General Contractors of America is launching a nationwide campaign to push for new federal highway and transit funding to preserve economic growth in communities across the country, association officials announced today. The campaign, called America’s Moving Forward, launches as a new association analysis of federal employment data found that most major metro areas in the country…
Hospitality construction projects are becoming more dependent on technology at every stage, yet IT is still too often engaged after major planning decisions have already been made. Newly published research insights from Info-Tech Research Group show that this late involvement can leave organizations with overlooked requirements, constrained staffing, and reactive delivery during critical construction phases….
Artificial intelligence is beginning to transform how industrial real estate deals are sourced, evaluated, negotiated, and executed. At the recent NAIOP I.CON West conference in Los Angeles, industry leaders discussed how rapidly advancing AI capabilities are changing the speed and structure of the development and investment process. In a panel moderated by Denice Tokunaga, partner…
As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly transforms industries and becomes an essential jobsite tool for construction and industrial businesses, a new national study from DEWALT, Stanley Black & Decker’s (NYSE: SWK) professional brand, reveals an emerging disconnect – the construction workforce is eager for AI, but lacks the hands-on training needed to unlock its full potential. Experience…
Associated Builders and Contractors today announced the winners of its 2026 National Craft Championships, who were honored at ABC’s Careers in Construction Awards ceremony during ABC Convention 2026 in Salt Lake City on March 20. The 37th annual competition showcased the skills of more than 200 of the nation’s best craft professionals in trades like carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, power line…
Most construction firms don’t fail because they lack talent. They fail because they lose discipline when it matters most. That’s the headline from FMI’s 2026 Project Management Study Part 2, and it should hit a nerve with anyone responsible for delivering work in today’s environment. Pressure is everywhere. Labor is tight. Schedules are compressed. Owners…
Construction input prices increased 2.2% in March compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released today. Nonresidential construction input prices increased 2.3% for the month. Overall construction input prices are 4.8% higher than one year ago, while nonresidential construction…
CarolinaPower, a leading regional electrical contractor with offices in South Carolina, recently showcased electrical contracting to high school students enrolled in the Building Construction Technology program at the Donaldson Career Center at SCTAC – part of Greenville County Schools in the Upstate region. CarolinaPower team members Chris Traugh, Paul Yanovskiy, David Steffens, Gage Schatz, and…
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to redefine how we learn and work, DeVry University today announced it will embed AI literacy and skill-building into every course by the end of 2026. This commitment expands access for every student to develop the technical proficiency and applied fluency needed to succeed in an AI-augmented workforce. “Innovation is a foundational element of…
