Mortenson pegs growth to taking the long view
CEO Derek Cunz attributes recent company success to planning ahead and staying the course, even in an uncertain landscape.
TikTokers promote the construction trades to young workers
Online influencers are reaching members of Gen Z via the popular social media site.
How immigration crackdowns, ICE raids will affect recruitment in 2025
A decline in the foreign-born workforce “will keep the potential pool of workers historically tight,” Wells Fargo economists found.
Construction planning climbs again on core sector momentum
Warehouse, healthcare and tech projects drove the majority of growth in June amid pockets of softness elsewhere, according to Dodge [...]
Mailbag: The EEOC sent us a letter about our DEI programs. What should we do next?
Experts question whether the agency possesses the authority to issue such letters. But ignoring an agency notice or request is [...]
Win more work by bidding less
Escape the low-bid trap by focusing on winning the right jobs, writes consultant Matt Verderamo.
Detroit deploys drones and AI to target building efficiency improvements
The city has partnered with startups and a tech incubator to test drone and AI technology that guides energy retrofits, [...]
New construction technology releases: July 2025
Offerings include a new drone system, a reality capture platform and AI-powered project management software for construction pros.
Chicago-area school district deploys geothermal system that’s a US first
The dynamic closed-loop system uses groundwater to reject and absorb heat to provide year-round space conditioning for a 130-year-old elementary [...]
Construction advocate Mark Casso remembered as mentor, friend
The leader of the Construction Industry Round Table was humble, kind and a staunch champion for the building sector, his [...]