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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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AI Adoption for Trade Contractors: How to Start, What to Avoid, and What Actually Works 0
- Best Practices, Improving Productivity, Outlook & Trends, TECHNOLOGY
- February 24, 2026
By Yael Meretyk Hanan, Pelles.ai If you run a small trade contracting business, this probably sounds familiar. You finish the day in the field, load up the truck, and head home, only to switch roles again. Now you’re the estimator, the bookkeeper, the PM, and the office manager. Invoices need to be logged. Hours needREAD MORE

What Subcontractors Should Know About Software Integrations 0

By Claire Wilson, Siteline Ten to 15 years ago, buying construction software looked very different than it does today. Most construction companies were focused on finding a single “system of record” that could handle accounting, job costing, and basic project management. If that system worked well enough, the fact that it didn’t connect to much

Is Your Procurement Strategy Ready for the Next Supply Chain Shock?0

By Doug Reitz – Maxim Consulting Group Key Questions in Procurement Procurement is more than purchasing. It is the act of building a stable path through uncertainty. The leadership mindset gets you out of the weeds and asks three questions: Where are we? Where do we want to be? What must we

Dates & Figs – January 2026 0

2026 Construction Industry Forecast Resilience and innovation can help companies position themselves for success in the coming year Bottom line Economic headwinds persist, but growth remains possible The U.S. construction industry faces slowing economic momentum, high interest rates, and tariff uncertainty. GDP growth for 2026 is projected at just 2.3%, signaling modest expansion amid fiscal