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• Closing the AI Skills Gap

  We have reached the point of AI (artificial intelligence) adoption where many are beginning to realize the only way forward is now through education. Many technology providers are now partnering with universities to bring learning and research to the future of work. From the state of Washington to New Jersey, new collaborations are demonstrating how [...]

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• Construction Digs into the State of the Market

  Construction companies across the country are publishing new reports offering insight into the current state of the construction market. The reports examine trends such as rising material costs, labor shortages, project demand, and regional growth patterns. By sharing this data, firms aim to provide developers, investors, and policymakers with a clearer understanding of how the [...]

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• Construction’s Future of Work Comes into Focus

  Last week at ConExpo‑Con/Agg 2026, industry leaders, contractors, technologists, and equipment manufacturers gathered in Las Vegas to discuss the evolution of how the construction jobsite continues to evolve. The focus was on big equipment, as it always is, but this year the conversations around AI (artificial intelligence), connectivity, automation, and workforce development were impossible to [...]

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• AI Drives Intelligent Construction Financials and ERP

  For most construction pros, their top priorities are delivering projects in scope and on time. Achieving this can be done in part by setting up the back office with the right tools, to keep the back end running smoothly while teams are executing the project. The right ERP can be the backbone of your operation. [...]

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• Fact of the Week – 3/9/2026

  #Factoftheweek 9 in 10 construction workers in 24 states are not union members. Let’s break this down. The data comes from ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors). And it found at least 90% of construction workers in 24 states did not belong to a union in 2025. Overall, there was a record of 9 million nonunion [...]

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