Tag: Industry
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Coatings Industry Veteran Christopher Hoskins Retires
Kenneth Schultz, president of Inland Coatings, recently announced the retirement of commercial and industrial coatings pioneer Christopher Hoskins. From 1992 until 2018, Hoskins served as president of Truco Inc., a business founded in 1978 by his father, Richard, and his uncles, Terry and Ken. He most recently worked in technical services for Inland Coatings, which…
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Roadbuilding Industry To See Major Changes
We are heading into the soon-to-be offseason for many in the industry, and when things kick back up again in the spring, it’s going to be a different place. There have been lots of signs during the second half of 2025 that the economy is weakening, and, according to some economists, those indicators which have…
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Is Construction Finally Becoming a Tech Industry?
Artificial intelligence offers exceptional potential for the construction industry. It can help construction companies make more informed decisions, improve efficiency, increase safety, minimize risk, reduce costs and many other valuable benefits. Yet although nearly two-thirds of construction managers believe that their industry is “keeping pace with tech awareness,” other studies show that 65% of them report…
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IFS Study Reveals AI Maturity Gap in Construction Industry
IFS, the leading provider of Industrial AI software, today released the results of its global study on the accelerating scale of Industrial AI adoption across asset-intensive industries. The study found that while organizations, particularly in the construction & engineering (C&E) industry, are adopting AI today, they are not fully prepared for its full implementation. This…
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KC Waterproofing Marks 40 Years of Industry Excellence
KC Waterproofing is proud to announce its 40th anniversary, marking four decades of providing exceptional waterproofing solutions and services across Kansas and Missouri. Since 1985, KC Waterproofing has been committed to delivering quality workmanship, reliable protection for local homeowners, and unmatched customer satisfaction. Over the past 40 years, KC Waterproofing has built a reputation for excellence, consistently exceeding…
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Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Wind Industry Safety
Wind energy is one of the fastest-growing sectors in renewable power. With thousands of new turbines built every year, the demand for skilled workers has never been higher. What many people do not realize is how unique and complex the safety challenges are in this industry. Working hundreds of feet above the ground, often in…
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Industry rallies behind new infrastructure skills plan
Lorraine Gregory, director of CECA Midlands, added: “The Infrastructure Sector Skills Plan represents a vital step forward in tackling the skills challenges our industry faces, and will help to ensure the right people are in the right places to deliver the substantial pipeline of work that exists in the years ahead. View the original article…
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Building the Future Workforce: How the Construction Industry Can Attract Youth to the Trades
As the school year gets underway, high school juniors and seniors are weighing their next steps after graduation. Some may already have a clear direction, but many are staring down a future clouded by uncertainty. Universities are contending with budget cuts, student debt looms large and white-collar career paths are increasingly saturated and competitive. One…
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IPAF urges industry to get ‘back to basics’ on safety
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) is supporting the Back to Basics safety campaign, launched by the Construction Industry Federation (CIF). The campaign, which runs from 13 to 24 October, encourages everyone in the Irish construction industry to refocus on the fundamental principles of health and safety. Encompassing European Safety Week, during the two-week campaign IPAF…
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Construction’s Tech Revolution: Why the Industry Can’t Afford to Ignore Digital Tools
The construction industry isn’t known for embracing technology. In fact, it ranks as one of the least technologically advanced industries. But this perception doesn’t have to define its future. After 35 years working with contractors, I’ve seen how firms navigate shifting markets firsthand. What’s clear today is that technology is no longer optional. Cloud platforms,…