Key Takeaways: Women make up only 11% of the construction workforce, despite a 45% participation increase from 2016 to 2025. Women of STEEL,...
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Construction Software Features That Deliver Measurable Results
Key Takeaways: Construction software automation tools, including document classification for submittals and RFIs, speech-to-text daily logs and job...
Data Center Growth Is Redrawing America’s Infrastructure Priorities
Key Takeaways: U.S. data center construction spending has topped $50 billion, surpassing public transit outlays and signaling a major shift in where...
Contract Negotiation Pitfalls Every Construction Team Should Know
Key Takeaways: Construction contract negotiation pitfalls, including vague scope of work, one-sided indemnity clauses, poorly structured payment...
Negligence, Compliance and the Reasonable Care Standard
Key Takeaways: Code compliance with safety standards (building codes, OSHA, federal regulations) doesn't automatically establish reasonable care or...
Women Are Reshaping the Construction Labor Market
Key Takeaways: Women hold just over 14% of construction jobs, with gains concentrated in office roles rather than field trades. Construction job...
California Construction Contract Disputes: Reducing Risk Early
Key Takeaways: Vague scope language, payment delays and poor documentation cause most California construction contract disputes. Mechanics liens,...
West Virginia Clarifies Construction Damages Rule
Key Takeaways: The West Virginia Supreme Court confirmed the gross-disproportionality rule in construction contract damages, allowing courts to...
The Construction Labor Shortage Is Getting Harder to Ignore
Key Takeaways: The U.S. construction labor shortage could leave 2.1 million skilled trades roles unfilled by 2030, raising project risk across...
What’s Driving Data Center Construction — and What’s Slowing It Down
Key Takeaways: Data center construction demand remains strong, but contractors are getting more selective on risk, pricing and contract terms. Power...