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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…
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…
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…
Motive, the AI platform for physical operations, today announced new advanced AI capabilities as part of its expanded Workforce Management product to help organizations tackle one of their biggest challenges: efficiently managing and empowering frontline teams at scale. The new capabilities aim to give organizations a single place to track and manage critical workforce processes like compliance…
Samsara Inc. (NYSE: IOT), the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, today unveiled Samsara Coach, a new AI-powered coaching experience designed to deliver personalized, real-time guidance to drivers. The launch is featured in a Super Bowl LX commercial starring NASCAR champion Jesse Love, who debuts as the first avatar for Samsara Coach. Samsara’s Super Bowl Commercial Introduces New Model…
The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, introduced Material List Builder AI, a new capability that helps professional renovators, remodelers, builders and specialty tradespeople create actionable project material lists within minutes. Material List Builder AI leverages AI technology to interpret the project intent and generate an accurate, grouped list of materials needed for the…
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…
When leaders are asked why they’re investing in artificial intelligence, the answers are remarkably consistent, regardless of title or company size. They want work to run smoother. Faster decisions. Fewer surprises. Less friction. The 2025 BuiltWorlds Annual AI/ML Benchmarking Report makes this clear. Nearly every company surveyed cited sharper decision making, operational efficiency, and productivity…
CRH Ventures, the venture capital unit of CRH, today announced a strategic investment in Citylogix, a North American leader in AI-powered pavement condition assessments and enterprise asset management software. Founded in 2015, Citylogix’s platform uses LiDAR, high-definition cameras, and advanced machine learning to generate digital twins of roadways, providing actionable insights for municipal and infrastructure…
Vector Solutions, a leading provider of safety, compliance, and workforce readiness solutions for critical industries, announced the launch of its AI Safety Training Recommendation Engine, a new integration that connects Vector EHS with the Vector Learning Management System (LMS) to automatically recommend corrective training the moment an incident is submitted. The capability addresses one of safety…
