Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a defining competitive force in the construction industry. But while many firms are experimenting with tools, few are approaching AI as a strategic leadership issue. In his new book, Building Smarter with AI, construction strategist and industry leader Brian Gallagher reframes the conversation. Rather than focusing on technology features or…
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Majority of Mechanical Contractors Make Digital Fabrication the New Industry Standard, DEWALT® and Dodge Construction Network Study Finds
Mechanical contractors are accelerating their adoption of digital fabrication technologies in response to escalating demands from owners and general contractors, according to new research released by Dodge Construction Network, in collaboration with DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker brand and supported by Pinnacle Infotech. The study reveals an industry shift: 82% of mechanical contractors now…
Demand for Career Technical Education (CTE) Teachers Growing Urgent
Chef Tom Shibley has had an interesting culinary career at upscale restaurants and catering jobs for high-profile events. But he found that the instability of the industry and lack of benefits like healthcare weren’t conducive to supporting a family. We want to let professionals know that when they’re ready for a career change, schools like…
Cushman & Wakefield Launches Commercial Real Estate’s First Model Designed to Quantify AI Momentum Across the Built Environment
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…
Construction Group Launches Campaign To Push For New Highway And Transit Funding To Preserve Economic Growth In Communities Across The Country
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…
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Cushman & Wakefield Launches Commercial Real Estate’s First Model Designed to Quantify AI Momentum Across the Built Environment
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…
Construction Group Launches Campaign To Push For New Highway And Transit Funding To Preserve Economic Growth In Communities Across The Country
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…
James Hardie Showcases the Full Power of Its Portfolio at NAHB International Builders’ Show®
James Hardie, a leading provider of exterior home and outdoor living solutions, returns to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show® (IBS) in Orlando from February 17 to 19. Through its recently expanded outdoor living portfolio of premium brands, including Hardie® products, TimberTech® decking and railing, AZEK Exteriors® trim and StruXure® pergolas, James Hardie will demonstrate its leadership in delivering beautiful,…
CoStar Projects Stable U.S. Office Vacancy Through 2026
U.S. office vacancy projections remain virtually unchanged in a revised forecast from CoStar, the leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets. After reaching a cyclical peak in mid-2025 before lowering slightly by the end of the year, the near-term U.S. office outlook now anticipates stable vacancy (14.1%) through…







