Category: Featured
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Skanska Launches Construction Management Building Blocks Program in Atlanta
Skanska launches its Construction Management Building Blocks (CMBB) program in Atlanta, expanding the award-winning initiative to more than two dozen local small businesses. The free coaching and education program helps small, minority- and women-owned construction firms strengthen operations, grow capacity and position themselves for long-term success. “The CMBB program accelerates our relationship building with small…
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Nucor rides ‘tsunami of earnings power,’ citing data center buildouts
Dive Brief: Nucor Corp., the largest steel manufacturer and scrap recycler in North America, saw steel mill shipments surge during the third quarter compared to last year, driven in part by increased data center construction. The Charlotte, North Carolina-based company reported Q3 steel mill earnings of $793 million, down 6% from the previous quarter and…
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How Personal Injury Settlement Calculations Work
For individuals navigating the aftermath of an accident, understanding the potential value of a claim is a primary concern. The process is rarely as simple as applying a formula, as insurance companies and legal professionals analyze a multitude of factors to arrive at a figure intended to compensate for losses. While many seek a definitive…
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Commercial Interior Design Trends for 2026
The commercial interior design landscape is undergoing a major transformation. Spaces are now designed not just to serve a purpose, but to create experiences, build emotional connections, and communicate brand identity. As we step into 2026, designers are blending sustainability, technology, and wellness to redefine what commercial spaces can be. From salons and spas to…
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How can AI help with construction defects management?
Image: Dreamstime AI could play a transformative role in reducing costly construction errors – but the industry must lay solid data foundations and use it safely, experts warn. During a session at this month’s Digital Construction Summit, panellists from the Get It Right Initiative (GIRI) and software firm Elecosoft explored how technology is already cutting…
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Prepare for humanoid construction robots starting now: report
Dive Brief: Humanoid robots might not be a fixture on the jobsites of today, but the time is now for builders to start gameplanning for their future usage, according to an Oct. 17 report from consulting firm McKinsey and Co. The report paints a scenario that contractors across the country are all too familiar with:…
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US hotel construction pipeline flat, while brand conversions set record
The total U.S. hotel construction pipeline stayed relatively flat year over year in the third quarter of 2025, while brand conversions saw record-high project totals, according to the Q3 2025 U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics. The overall national project pipeline remained somewhat stable at 6,205 projects compared to last year’s Q3,…
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How to Implement AI Automation in Construction Without Disrupting Projects
AI-driven automation is becoming increasingly integrated into the world of software development: documentation generation, coding assistants, automated testing, and deployment orchestration, among others. This has extended to all industries and Construction is not an exception. These capabilities promise to shorten project timelines, cut down on costly rework and free up crews and managers to…
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Spencer Group champions menopause awareness
Engineering firm Spencer Group has implemented a six-week menopause awareness programme to support its staff. Announced during Menopause Awareness Month, the Workplace Menopause Programme has been delivered in collaboration with Fitmums. The programme has involved weekly sessions aimed at helping colleagues manage menopause symptoms both at work and at home. This has included walk and…