Tag: Construction
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Benetics launches AI-based voice assist for construction workers
Benetics has developed AI-powered voice assistance technology for contractors and construction professionals. Contractors can speak into the Benetics AI while on a job site and it records, transcribes, organises and then documents what is said. It creates an action plan including checklists, assigning team members to tasks, photos and due dates. Benetics said it can…
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Construction Dive’s 2025 Holiday Lights contest kicks off
Listen to the article 1 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The days are shorter, temperatures are sinking and the holidays are just around the corner. That means it’s once again time for a Construction Dive tradition: our annual Holiday…
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The Strategic Role of Professional Cleaning in Commercial Construction
In commercial construction and facility management, discussions typically revolve around structural integrity, mechanical systems, materials, energy efficiency, and safety standards. Yet one area that influences long term building performance more than many realize is janitorial care. Cleanliness is not simply a matter of appearance. It is a critical part of operational efficiency, asset preservation, workplace…
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Precision Excavation: Essential for Modern Construction
Commercial construction has evolved significantly over the past decade. As cities expand, building codes tighten, and infrastructure ages, the pressure on contractors to deliver safe, accurate, and timely work has never been greater. One area that has seen rapid change is excavation. Traditional digging methods, while still used, often carry too much risk for today’s…
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Construction costs climb for 5th straight month
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Construction input prices ticked up 0.2% in September, driven largely by key materials such as iron and steel, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index…
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Old-school values, new-school tools: Keeping relationships at the core of a digital construction market
Some Things in Construction Don’t Change…and Shouldn’t Construction technology is advancing faster than most of us ever imagined. Artificial Intelligence (AI) helps schedule work; dashboards are monitoring field activity in real time and digital platforms are streamlining documentation from bid day through closeout. These tools make our jobs more efficient, more informed and in many…
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Old-school values, new-school tools: Keeping relationships at the core of a digital construction market
Some Things in Construction Don’t Change…and Shouldn’t Construction technology is advancing faster than most of us ever imagined. Artificial Intelligence (AI) helps schedule work; dashboards are monitoring field activity in real time and digital platforms are streamlining documentation from bid day through closeout. These tools make our jobs more efficient, more informed and in many…
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From Paper to Digital: Modern Construction Documentation
The commercial construction industry has finally said goodbye to the filing cabinet era, and honestly, it’s about time. When tackling complex projects that require additions permit documentation and approval processes, the shift from paper-based workflows to sophisticated digital systems represents more than just swapping manila folders for cloud storage. Working with comprehensive additions permit drafting…
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JLL Forecasts 2026 Construction Outlook Amid Policy Shifts and Regional Opportunities
JLL Project and Development Services (PDS) has released its 2026 U.S. Construction Perspective, highlighting how policy-driven market dynamics are creating regional opportunities and competitive advantages across the construction sector. Construction spending fell 4.7% in 2025 due to market uncertainty, with modest growth of 0.4% projected for 2026. The near-flat trajectory underscores ongoing pressures and the…
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Gen Z Revitalizes the Skilled Trades Amid Construction Labor Shortages
As Baby Boomers retire, they take with them decades of accumulated skill, leadership and institutional knowledge, and presently, there are not enough new workers to replace them. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reports that the median age of a construction worker has reached 42, about a year older than the national labor force…