Category: Business
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Pan-United Expands AiR Digital AI Platform for Concrete and Logistics Operations
Pan-United Corporation Ltd., a Singapore-based concrete producer, has expanded its AiR Digital Solutions platform to ready-mix concrete and logistics companies across Asia-Pacific, with the technology also now available in the U.S. market. The AI-powered system, developed in-house, manages scheduling, fleet deployment and resource allocation in real time. Pan-United said users have reported improved fleet utilization,…
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S-5! Launches $1,500 Scholarship for Construction Students
S-5! has introduced a new scholarship program to support students pursuing construction-related education. The S-5! Scholarship will award $1,500 to one student enrolled in a trade school, community college or university program tied to construction. Eligible fields include project management, engineering, skilled trades, design and solar installation. Applicants must be accepted to an accredited program,…
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New Training Option to Modernize Fall Protection Training
FallTech has launched FT-Xpert, a fall protection training program aimed at providing targeted, role-specific instruction for today’s workforce. The program addresses shortcomings of traditional courses, which often require all workers to complete lengthy training designed for supervisors. FT-Xpert offers flexible courses tailored to real-world job functions, from general Authorized Person training to advanced Competent Person…
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Bluebeam Acquires Firmus AI to Expand Preconstruction Risk Analysis Tools
Bluebeam has acquired Firmus AI, a company specializing in artificial intelligence for preconstruction design review and risk analysis. The acquisition will bring Firmus’ technology into Bluebeam’s review and markup workflows, allowing project teams to identify design-related risks, coordination issues and scope gaps earlier in the process. Firmus analyzes construction documents and drawings to find missing…
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An Expanding Concrete Economy | For Construction Pros
If there was a word for 2025’s concrete contractor industry, “uncertainty” would fit. As more and more data centers are needed, we found a boom in tilt-up and warehouse construction as well as infrastructure work — while other areas experienced some shrinkage. We connected with a group of insiders from throughout the concrete industry for…
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California PAGA Reform: How Employers Can Stay Compliant With Meal and Rest Break Laws
California is well-known for having some of the most rigorous labor requirements in the United States, especially concerning employee meal and rest breaks. These regulations have been in place for over two decades, but recent legislative changes raise the stakes for non-compliance. As of July 1, 2024, California reformed its Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA),…
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Trimble Names New CAO and CIO as Leadership Transitions Begin
Trimble announced that chief accounting officer Julie Shepard will retire in early 2026 after more than 18 years with the company. Shepard will remain in her role through the audit of the 2025 financial statements and work closely with her successor to ensure a smooth transition. The company named Kenny Bement as its next CAO,…
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Wirtgen Group Highlights New Machines, Digital Tools at Brazil Trade Show
Wirtgen Group is introducing several new machines and technologies at an upcoming trade show in Brazil, including the South American debut of the Vögele MINI 500 tracked paver. The compact paver is designed for small-scale tasks such as trench capping. Also on display is Ciber’s iNOVA 1200 mobile asphalt mixing plant, now equipped with new…
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Building More Than Roads: A New Approach to Growth in the Asphalt Industry
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In an industry known for grit, legacy, and tradition, Ali Williams brings something different to the table: perspective. As Business Development Manager for Elite Paving, she doesn’t just help grow the company’s client base — she’s helping to reshape how the asphalt industry presents itself, both to potential customers and future workers. Williams is part…
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Pre-Apprenticeship Programs Fuel Workforce Diversity in Illinois Construction
Women and people of color are now the two fastest-growing groups in Illinois’ construction workforce, a shift researchers link to investments in pre-apprenticeship programs. The findings come from a study by the nonpartisan Illinois Economic Policy Institute (ILEPI) and the Project for Middle Class Renewal at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Pre-apprenticeships, also called…