Outlook & Trends Archives

Efficiency That Frees Us: Digital Transformation, AI, and the Future of Construction Leadership 0

By Nick Williams, ASA Colorado The construction industry has never had a technology problem. We have had a trust problem. For decades, we have adopted tools cautiously, sometimes reluctantly, not because the tools did not work, but because our environments were not designed to change easily. Construction is complex, contractual, and human. We build physical

AI Isn’t Transforming Construction Because It’s Ignoring the People Who Actually Build Things 0

By Neil Sahota If you believe the headlines, construction is undergoing an AI renaissance. Robotics. Digital twins. Smart cities. Yet, when I walk job sites or sit with construction executives, the people actually delivering projects (electricians, plumbers, concrete crews, HVAC teams) are still buried in PDFs, spreadsheets, and phone calls. This disconnect explains why construction

Buying the Bike, Using the Bike 0

A Comparison of Operational Tools and Operational Behaviors By Gregg M. Schoppman, FMI Corp. Like the millions of other overweight Americans seeking a weight loss solution, we invested in a Peloton bike. Interesting choice of words – “invested.” While there are certainly differences of opinion, Peloton has an amazing product that is well crafted and

Profitability and People 0
- Improving Productivity, Outlook & Trends, TECHNOLOGY, Workforce & Professional Development
- February 24, 2026
By Matt Verderamo, Well Built Construction Consulting One of the things that drives me nuts about the New School generation of construction is their belief that they should automatically be rewarded, whether or not they have put in the hard work. (And by the way, when I talk about the New School, I’m specifically referencing
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The Impact of Technology on Wellbeing: A Mixed Bag 0
- Best Practices, HEALTH, Improving Productivity, Outlook & Trends, Safety, TECHNOLOGY
- February 24, 2026
By Cal Beyer Technology is increasingly intertwined with everyday activities in our personal and professional lives. As the role of technology continues to expand in contemporary society, its impact on humans continues to evolve as well. Technology is hard to avoid in homes and workplaces. This includes smartphones, tablets, laptops, smartwatches, televisions, and an ever-growing
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Digital Transformation and Technology Adoption in the Construction Industry 0
- Improving Productivity, Outlook & Trends, TECHNOLOGY
- February 24, 2026
By Brian Chickowski, , Maxim Consulting The construction industry, which historically is characterized by manual processes, on-site labor, and fragmented workflows, is undergoing a profound digital transformation. Despite its importance, our sector historically lags behind others in productivity growth and technological innovation. In recent years, however, digital transformation and technology adoption have begun to reshape
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