Safe & Sound Week recognizes workplace safety initiatives and achievements across industries, including construction. The campaign encourages companies to highlight their safety programs and best practices that protect workers on job sites.
Kollmorgen shares best practices for selecting voltage systems that match specific industrial applications without unnecessary complexity. The approach maximizes existing infrastructure while keeping system design straightforward and cost-effective.
The 2027 Robert L. Bowen Industry Residency program creates opportunities for academic researchers and industry professionals to collaborate on construction technology challenges. The residency bridges the gap between university innovation and real-world job site applications.
Successful technology adoption in construction depends on understanding the people using it and their daily challenges, not just acquiring the latest tools. Digital leaders prioritize solving real problems for their teams over chasing new technology for its own sake.
Trump has temporarily halted a planned 50% tariff increase on Canadian imports while enforcement actions continue. Construction companies relying on Canadian materials and equipment should monitor developments as tariff policies remain in flux.
Supply chain risks create significant legal exposure for construction projects beyond typical force majeure clauses, particularly when mid-project material substitutions occur. Most contract risk assessments fail to account for real-world supply chain disruptions that happen after project award, leaving companies vulnerable to disputes and liability.
The Corporate Transparency Act requirements have been rolled back, reducing disclosure obligations for certain business entities. Construction firms should review updated compliance guidelines to understand how these changes affect their reporting responsibilities.
One in five construction workers experience chronic pain, according to new research from CPWR – the Center for Construction Research and Training. The data highlights a significant health challenge in the industry that's linked to opioid use among workers.
FORT Robotics is going public through a SPAC merger with an expected valuation exceeding $500 million on the Nasdaq. The company plans to use the capital to accelerate development of its safety software platform for robotic systems.
Federal prosecutors indicted four former managers of an Illinois coal mine for concealing a fire and obstructing a Mine Safety and Health Administration investigation. The charges highlight serious lapses in safety reporting and regulatory compliance at the operation.
AI-driven takeoff estimates are becoming more reliable in 2026, offering construction teams faster and more consistent material and cost projections. However, estimators should still verify AI outputs against site conditions and project specifics before finalizing bids.
Managers who address workplace stress early can prevent burnout and mental health issues among their teams, according to a new video from the UK's Health and Safety Executive. The video provides guidance on proactive stress management strategies that supervisors can implement on job sites.
Unichem has acquired Loomia to develop tactile sensors for robotics and automotive applications. The technology aims to create humanoid 'skin' capabilities that could advance robotic construction and inspection work.
Onkos Surgical has reached 1,000 surgical cases using its My3D patient-specific pelvic implant platform, which uses 3D printing to create custom-designed implants for individual patients rather than off-the-shelf options. The platform received FDA 510(k) clearance and represents a significant adoption milestone for personalized implant technology in pelvic reconstruction.
Managing AI effectively in construction requires leadership commitment from the C-suite, not just technical expertise from individual employees. Top-down oversight ensures consistent adoption and maintains company culture as AI becomes more prevalent in operations.
Colorado HB 26-1311 allows contractors to use a bond in place of retainage in construction contracts, potentially improving cash flow for construction firms. This change gives project owners and contractors an alternative to the traditional practice of withholding a percentage of contract payments until project completion.
Swiss-based Gravis Robotics secured $200M in funding to expand its autonomous and machine-assist equipment systems across global jobsites. The investment represents a major commitment to automated technology that's reshaping how construction work gets done on the ground.
Diligent Robotics is deploying Moxi 2.0, an updated hospital robot, to major health systems after five years of operational refinement. While this advance applies to healthcare settings rather than construction, it demonstrates how robotics technology evolves through real-world deployment experience.
Many construction companies adopt AI tools without restructuring their workflows and processes to actually benefit from them. Real value comes from rewiring how teams work, not just implementing faster technology.
Surgeons at El Camino Health Heart and Vascular Institute are now using Intuitive's da Vinci surgical robot to perform cardiac procedures. Robotic-assisted surgery demonstrates how automation technology can enhance precision in specialized medical applications.
According to a new ABC report, 36% of contractor members are currently using drones on their jobsites. The data highlights growing adoption of drone technology across the construction industry for jobsite operations.
Generalist and other robotics companies are using human demonstration data and the Universal Manipulation Interface to train robots to perform construction and manipulation tasks. This approach accelerates the development of robot behaviors by learning from real-world human examples rather than programming each action individually.
Sen. Jeff Merkley has reintroduced a bill to ban commercial and industrial asbestos use, this time with Republican co-sponsorship from Sen. John Curtis. The Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2026 marks a bipartisan effort to restrict a material long associated with serious health hazards in construction.
Michigan OSHA is pushing for stronger safety practices after more than 20 worker deaths occurred in the state this year. The agency is emphasizing hazard recognition, training, and incident prevention as critical measures to reduce workplace fatalities.