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🧠AI won't replace construction workers—but it could make them better, faster.
With 40% of the workforce retiring by 2031, the industry needs more than recruiting campaigns. The "augmented apprentice" could be the answer.
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#ConstructionIndustry #WorkforceDevelopment #AI
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🤖 Autonomous equipment and AI-enabled machinery were among the hottest topics at @conexpoconagg—and experts say they'll reshape construction entirely.
🗣️ "We're seeing rapid growth in technologies that change how people learn as much as how they work," said Lisa Strite, chief learning officer at @NCCER.
đź”— Learn more: f.mtr.cool/naguoorbrw
#ConstructionTech #ConstructionInnovation #AI
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đź’» AI isn't always all-knowing—and on construction jobsites, it can actually create safety risks.Â
đź”— See five reasons why video-based AI has limitations in construction safety and how these factors impact construction jobsites here: f.mtr.cool/nquvezgipg
#ConstructionSafety #ConstructionTech #AI
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🏗️@ABC_MNandND has created a first-of-its-kind safety training program for telecommunications installers—and it's already proving historic.
🗣️ "SQUTI strengthens our industry by elevating training expectations and reinforcing a culture of safety on every jobsite," said Janet Artmann, ABC MN/ND safety programs manager
đź”— Learn more: f.mtr.cool/mrtnkwadkt
#ConstructionSafety #WorkforceDevelopment #ConstructionIndustry
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🦺 Fatigue management isn't wellness—it's risk control.
Worker fatigue raises injury risks through slower reaction times, decreased situational awareness and impaired judgment.Â
đź”— Here's how construction companies can address it: f.mtr.cool/aghxcgkpqo
#ConstructionSafety #WorkplaceSafety #RiskManagement
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📊 The 2026 construction outlook isn't bleak or booming—it rewards discipline.
Key shifts to watch:
- Slower market raises expectations
- Financial discipline remains critical
- Data center demand creates uneven opportunities
- Technology moves from option to expectation
đź”— Full outlook here: f.mtr.cool/blzgkrmtyn
#ConstructionIndustry #ConstructionEconomy #BusinessStrategy
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🏗️ @ABCNational has named Joel Thames of Performance Contractors as its new vice president of health, safety, environment and workforce development.
🗣️ "After nearly 20 years working as a contractor in the industry, I am grateful to contribute on a national scale to an association that has played an important role throughout my career," said Thames.
đź”— Learn more: f.mtr.cool/nhtzzygyfe
#Leadership #ConstructionIndustry #WorkforceDevelopment
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♻️ Net-zero schools are increasingly being mandated by policy—and public schools are leading the transition to a lower-carbon future.
Rising utility costs, aging infrastructure and evolving sustainability requirements are accelerating a nationwide shift toward high-performance campuses.
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#NetZero #SustainableConstruction #GreenBuilding
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💡 Construction input prices are up 7.0% year over year—nonresidential is up 7.4%.
🗣️ "These cost pressures will likely weigh on construction activity over the coming months," said Anirban Basu, @ABCNational chief economist.Â
đź”— Full breakdown: f.mtr.cool/lbpflknmrv
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đź’» What do expert contractors really think about the latest construction tech? @TrimbleCorpNews's first-ever Dimensions survey has the answers.
🗣️ "We need to change behavior, which is hard to do...There is a lot that must change. So, we have to encourage people to continue to do more, to commit to the journey," said Trimble's Jon Fingland.Â
đź”— Learn more:Â f.mtr.cool/hmgnajsuqf
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⚙️ The strongest safety tool on the jobsite? The ability to speak up—and workers are more likely to do that when they feel psychologically safe.
When workers feel trusted, not judged and heard, safety culture improves.Â
đź”— Here's how to get there: f.mtr.cool/tqntxjwydy
#ConstructionSafety #WorkplaceSafety #MentalHealth @meldmen
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💡 Not all construction tech is worth the investment. Here's what actually moves the needle—and what to avoid.
âś… Invest in: BIM, reality capture and machine learning, centralized project management software.
⚠️ Think twice about: The metaverse, blockchain for supply chain management, generative design and overvalued tech with uncertain ROI.
đź”— Full breakdown: f.mtr.cool/iwupykzfkz
#ConstructionTech #ConstructionIndustry #ConstructionInnovation
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💡 Nonresidential construction added 19,000 jobs in April—specialty trades led with 12,600 positions. Nonresidential building and heavy and civil engineering added 5,600 and 800 jobs, respectively.
🗣️ "This strength can be traced to surging data center construction spending, which is up 34% over the past year," said Anirban Basu, @ABCNational chief economist.
đź”— Learn more: f.mtr.cool/rjmflfixae
#ConstructionJobs #ConstructionIndustry #EconomicGrowth
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📆 This Wednesday: Tune in to our webinar and explore a Q2 construction outlook—featuring data on project starts, market momentum, job and cash forecasting and more.
đź”— Register here:f.mtr.cool/znsdjajfbw
đź‘Ź Special thanks to our experts from Dodge, Western Allied Mechanical andÂ
@prophix.
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Join us for next week's webinar to learn why job and cash forecasts break down, cash forecasting to improve margin control, improve financial confidence and more.
🔗 Register here: webinars.constructionexec.co…
đź‘Ź Special thanks to our experts from Dodge, Western Allied Mechanical and @prophix.
⚠️ Forecasting failures aren’t just a finance issue—they’re a business risk. Join our webinar with experts from Dodge, Western Allied Mechanical and @prophix to learn how leading teams are using CPM technology to stay ahead.Â
Learn more and get registered for the webinar here: f.mtr.cool/wqtqsmqufy
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💡 Mental health is a safety issue—and the construction industry needs to treat it like one.
🔗 See five ways construction leaders can integrate mental health into construction safety protocols and act now: constructionexec.com/article…
#MentalHealth #ConstructionSafety #WorkplaceSafety
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🦺 Construction companies in @ABCNational's STEP® program are nearly 7x safer—and top performers cut incident rates by 85%.
"When leaders refuse to compromise on safety, they set the standard for the entire industry," said Joe Xavier, ABC senior director of health and safety.
đź“– See ABC's full 2026 Health and Safety Performance Report, presented by DEWALT here: f.mtr.cool/eonbxumuce
#ConstructionSafetyWeek #WorkplaceSafety #STEP
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⚠️ Forecasting failures aren’t just a finance issue—they’re a business risk. Join our webinar with experts from Dodge, Western Allied Mechanical and @prophix to learn how leading teams are using CPM technology to stay ahead.Â
Learn more and get registered for the webinar here: f.mtr.cool/wqtqsmqufy
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⚠️ #ConstructionSafetyWeek 2026 is finally here and putting a spotlight on jobsite safety is more critical than ever.
In celebration, this week CE is highlighting articles and resources to improve jobsite safety year-round.
đź”— Learn more about this year's Construction Safety Week theme and available resources here: f.mtr.cool/vnprcyjvki
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⚠️ The top business risks of 2026 for construction and engineering firms in 2026 have one thing in common.
According to the 2026 @Allianz Risk Barometer, industry experts identified these top industry risks for 2026 as the threats keeping them up at night: 🔗f.mtr.cool/xmeeyveyex
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