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For the construction industry, most conversations about artificial intelligence have focused on how AI will change the way we work: estimating faster, automating documentation, improving schedules, analyzing risk and helping project teams make better decisions. But AI is changing construction a second way that may prove just as consequential. AI is changing what the world…
Artificial intelligence is moving quickly into the construction industry, but the biggest question facing contractors and owners may not be which AI tools they should adopt. It may be whether their leaders are prepared for what comes next. That was one of the central themes of a recent Construction Users Roundtable (CURT) podcast conversation between…
Artificial intelligence may be the biggest technology story in construction today. But increasingly, I believe we are looking at it through the wrong lens. The most important AI question facing contractors is no longer: What can the technology do? It is: What does leadership need to do differently because the technology exists? That distinction matters….
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…
Artificial intelligence is no longer an experimental technology for sales and marketing organizations. It is increasingly becoming a competitive advantage. According to new research from Allego, 77% of organizations report AI is already contributing to increased revenue, while 88% of revenue leaders plan to increase AI investments over the next year. Yet despite the momentum,…
As artificial intelligence continues to fuel unprecedented demand for digital infrastructure, the challenge facing the data center industry is no longer demand. It is delivery. A new mid-year update to Bloom Energy’s 2026 Data Center Power Report finds that developers remain committed to aggressive expansion plans through the end of the decade, but access to…
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping construction, from estimating and scheduling to project controls and safety management. Now, legal services may be the next area poised for disruption. Superlegal recently launched what it describes as the first AI-powered law firm authorized to practice law in the United States, with a particular focus on serving the construction…
Beck Technology today announced the general availability of DESTINI® Cloud, a cloud-native, AI-enabled preconstruction platform that unifies estimating, takeoff, bidding, and analytics into a single, connected environment. The launch represents the most significant product advancement in Beck Technology’s 30-year history and introduces a new category of connected preconstruction platforms designed to serve as a single source of truth…
New research from Revizto, the leading collaboration platform for the Architecture, Engineering, Construction & Operations (AECO) sector, reveals that 96% of CIOs report concern about data ownership and control across their tech stacks. The debate is no longer primarily about cost or which tools to buy, but who owns the data those tools generate, and what happens…
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…
