Business: Page 17

Financing, Insurance & Leasing

Report Claims Construction Costs Expected to Climb Through Second Half of 2026

Data center demand, labor shortages, trade policy and material costs are increasing pressure on project budgets and contractor capacity.

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Labor & Workforce Development

NAWIC Announces 2027 Women in Construction Week Events

National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)

The annual March event will feature webinars, jobsite tours, training sessions and networking opportunities focused on industry trends, safety and career development.

Women in Construction Week promotional graphic featuring female worker in hard hat and safety gear, first full week in March

Coaching & Consulting

AI and Automation Help Contractors Navigate Industry Disruption

Summit Funding Group

Labor shortages, tariffs and supply chain uncertainty are accelerating the adoption of AI, automation and flexible equipment financing in construction.

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Coaching & Consulting

Construction Firms Face Autumn Microsoft Project Retirement Deadline

With Microsoft Project set to retire in 2026, contractors are weighing new scheduling platforms and collaborative project management tools.

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Project Management

Buffalo Construction Adopts Highwire Contractor Prequalification Platform

The contractor management system will centralize vendor data and help Buffalo Construction evaluate contractor qualifications, risk and project capacity across its national operations.

Buffalo Building Better partners with Highwire, a Veriforce company

Training & Education

Meta, ABC Launch Workforce Training Program for Data Center Construction

Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)

A new $115 million initiative will provide construction training, financial support and job opportunities for workers preparing to build data centers in four states.

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Communications Equipment

RETEVIS Industrial Two Way Radios Built for Tough Jobsites

RETEVIS introduces a three-tier industrial reliability standard and highlights RB48 testing under MIL-STD-810H:2019 for construction teams.

RB48 and RB648 rugged devices passed MIL-STD-810H military testing including low pressure, high temperature, salt fog, dust, vibration, and shock resistance certifications.

Equipment Monitoring & Logistics

Robotics-as-a-Service Expands Access to Construction Automation

Flexible access models are making construction robotics more accessible by reducing upfront costs and implementation barriers.

Construction worker monitoring crane operations on tablet with real-time data analytics at industrial site

Injury & Risk Prevention

AI Is Reshaping Construction Incident Response

Vector Solutions

Artificial intelligence is helping construction teams move beyond guesswork to identify and implement exactly what corrective actions can prevent the next workplace accident

Worker in safety vest displaying digital safety-first shield icon with hard hat and gear symbols

Labor & Workforce Development

Gaco and Enverge Name New President

Konrad Wernthaler will lead Gaco and Enverge, overseeing strategy, operations and commercial growth.

Coaching & Consulting

Business Integration is the Missing Link in Construction Technology Success

Construction firms investing in AI and project management software often overlook business integration, delaying adoption and limiting ROI.

Businessman with tablet displaying digital icons overlaid on construction site with crane at sunset

Labor & Workforce Development

Kubota Appoints New Vice President of Information Technology

Kubota Tractor Corp.

Charlie Kowalski will oversee ERP, supply chain, HR and IT systems across Kubota's U.S. operations.

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