New research from the Simplar Foundation sheds light on the productivity gains of multiskilled construction crews—and how these workers could be just the solution the industry needs as it combats an ongoing labor shortage.
Proactive Safety Technology Protects Workers, Jobsites
ABC’s Tech and Innovation Report: Health and Safety features case studies authored by safety and risk management leaders at ABC member contractors finding better ways to keep workers hydrated in the heat, detect patterns in incident data to eliminate injuries and establish safety standards for hand tools.
Construction Firms Are Investing in AI—But Are They Actually AI-Ready?
Wipfli has released its 2026 State of Technology in the Construction Industry survey results.
Enterprise-Grade Is Not a Standard: What Contractors Should Verify Before Trusting a Cloud Vendor
A server in the office is exactly as secure as the person maintaining it, and at most firms that person is also handling jobsite connectivity and the accounting system.
Data Centers Power Construction Job Growth in September
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2—The construction industry added 11,000 jobs on net in September, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry [...]
Data Center Construction Spending Growing at 149% Annualized Pace Since March
“Frankly, it’s becoming difficult to contextualize the size and speed of this boom," says Anirban Basu. "Data center construction spending leapt another 7.5% in August."
Turning Hype Into ROI: Practical AI Applications for Midsized Contractors
The AI adoption market is set to near $40 billion in the next eight years; and North America already accounts for close to half of that sum.
Connected Rental Technology Is Reshaping Construction Operations
Connected equipment, smart solutions and open platforms are giving contractors new ways to improve fleet planning, jobsite safety and project efficiency.








