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President’s Letter – February 2026 0

Dear Readers – As we move further into the first quarter, this is the point in the year when disciplined planning begins to translate into real momentum—on jobsites, in our offices, and in our advocacy efforts. It is also an ideal time to take full advantage of the tools and resources available to help subcontractors

How People Use AI 0

How People Use ChatGPT∗ Aaron Chatterji1,2 Tom Cunningham1 David Deming3 Zo¨e Hitzig1,3 Christopher Ong1,3 Carl Shan1 Kevin Wadman1 1OpenAI 2Duke University 3Harvard University September 15, 2025 Abstract Despite the rapid adoption of LLM chatbots, little is known about how they are used. We document the growth of ChatGPT’s consumer product from its launch

Why Most AI Projects Fail — And How to Make Yours the Exception 0

by Garrett Datz, SC&H Capital Around 80% of AI projects fail, and in my experience, it’s rarely because the technology itself doesn’t work. The real issue usually lies in how that technology is introduced, managed, and supported inside an organization. Most failures stem from a gap between expectation and execution. Companies buy into the promise

Getting the Best Results from AI Bots: Key Settings to Use 0
- Improving Productivity, Outlook & Trends
- August 28, 2025
By Mary Klett, ASA Communications Team Artificial intelligence bots can draft reports, generate creative ideas, and answer complex questions—but only if they’re guided well. The key lies in setting clear parameters. Here are the most important settings, along with examples to illustrate weak versus strong prompts. 1. Define Clear Objectives Vague: “Summarize this report.” Better:
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AI Construction Safety in a Changing World: Adapt and Innovate 0
- CONSTRUCTION, Outlook & Trends, TECHNOLOGY
- June 25, 2024
By Dan Doyon, Maxim Consulting Services The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into various aspects of the construction process is causing a remarkable transformation in the construction industry. This innovation has had a substantial impact on construction safety, reducing potential hazards and improving the well-being of workers. The objective of this article is to investigate
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Handling Responsibility For A.I. In Construction 0
- Legally Speaking, Outlook & Trends, TECHNOLOGY
- January 23, 2024
By Brian C. Padove and John E. Sebastian, Watt Tieder Hoffar & Fitzgerald, LLP The construction industry has an unfortunate notorious reputation of being resistant to adopting new technological changes while other industries (finance, healthcare, etc.) rapidly embrace digital transformations. While dealing with this reputation, the construction industry, likewise, has been dealing with a decades-long,
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