Author: Laura Black

Is safety the key to enticing more workers to consider a career in the construction industry? It certainly isn’t the only step, but it is one pillar, and the investment in safety is worth it for a number of reasons. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Admin.) shares some interesting statistics, saying companies save more than $4-6 for every $1 spent on workplace safety. So, why then isn’t jobsite safety a greater priority? Let’s unpack some statistics that point to many of the safety challenges that still exist in the construction industry in 2025 in hopes that we can address them…

This is one of my favorite times of the year. Yes, there are holidays with festive events to enjoy with family and friends, but there is another reason this time of year is so special. It is a time for reflection on the year that just passed—and to look forward to the year to come. It is a time for goal setting and dreaming big. For today’s blog, let’s look back at 2025 to see what shaped the past year—and let’s look forward to 2026 to what is coming in the year ahead, with a few new industry reports. Looking…

Anyone else have the holidays on their mind lately? We know we do here at Constructech! It certainly is that time of year—family dinners, festive food, gift giving, volunteering, holiday parties. But, this time of year, we would like you to answer one question: all I want for construction is …. We are also entering the time of year for goal setting, new year’s resolutions, and planning for the 2026 calendar year. With the rise of new technologies and the heavy proliferation of AI (artificial intelligence) in all walks of life, we think it is time to get clear with…

Here at Constructech, we have been covering the construction technology space for roughly three decades. We remember when BIM (building information modeling) was a new concept and when the talk of the tech show was data silos. But has much changed in the past three decades or has much stayed the same? For today’s blog, let’s unpack a new report that looks at construction digital transformation. A new report from Intuit provides some interesting insights into the state of construction findings. Let’s unpack each of these findings briefly and see if it aligns with what we are seeing in the…

Change is inevitable, or is it? A recent survey finds one-third of U.S. employees say workplace changes are not worth the effort. Where does this leave us with the technology revolution—led by AI (artificial intelligence)—that is currently taking place in many industries such as construction? Let’s dig into the study by Eagle Hill Consulting first, which was conducted at the end of August 2025, with a nationally representative sample of 1,448 U.S. adults employed full-time or part-time. Digging into the Numbers Here’s what the study found. While 63% of U.S. employees experienced workplace change during the past year, 34% believe…

Analysts, associations, and consultants are releasing statements galore with predictions for AI (artificial intelligence) and other emerging technologies to keep an eye on. While a look at numbers and stats are important, construction executives must continue to focus on strategic imperatives, as they plan technology implementation and overall strategy for the year ahead. And, let’s be honest, many of the strategies for 2026 will be similar to the objectives of years past, with a few new ones sprinkled in. So, what then are the top priorities for a construction CIO in 2026? For today’s blog, let’s ponder a few key…

As we are headed to the New Year and as technology predictions fly around as freely as Halloween candy did last week, we must stay grounded in the core trends impacting the day-to-day operations of construction companies. We must consider the overall market, the workforce trends, and new opportunities that exist (we are looking at your data centers). For today’s blog, let’s take a look at the state of the construction market at the end of 2025, so we can prepare for a bountiful 2026. Many new reports have been released in the past few weeks looking at market trends.…

It is that time of year: a time for predictions about what is going to come in the year ahead. What will 2026 hold? No one can truly answer that question, but some can try. One organization that does every year is Gartner with its strategic technology trends list for the year ahead, which deserves a look each year. Although as Peggy Smedley has often pointed out on her podcast and in her blog, the analysts don’t always get it right. Still, a look at some of the predictions can give at least a glimpse into what is to come…

Move over job hoppers: there is a quiet trend happening in today’s workforce that is shaking up the traditional narrative. Job hugging just might be the new workforce trend to watch, as a new report suggests employees are clinging tighter to their current roles. This is according to the Eagle Hill Consulting Employee Retention Index, which suggests workers are more reluctant than ever to make a move. The data shows us Millennials and female employees are more likely to stay put and gen X and male workers are more inclined to leave in the coming months. All four sub-indices of…

Research suggests contractors lose nearly 6% of profit margins due to inefficiencies caused by poor reporting between the office and the jobsite. However, that doesn’t necessarily tell the entire story. In recent years, nearly two-thirds of contractors have improved their field data capabilities and more than 80% rely on cloud-based solutions to manage processes. It seems we are moving in the right direction. Earlier in October the ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors) released its fifth annual construction technology report. The ABC Field Tech Report looks at the technologies shaping jobsites, and it includes research from Dodge Construction Network that considers…