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• How AI is changing construction from classroom to jobsite - Read Article

  How AI is changing construction from classroom to jobsite

  2026-09-22T11:00:00-07:00

  As summer temperatures continue to soar in the Valley of the Sun, construction workers are among the most vulnerable to heat-related illness. But picture a construction site where artificial intelligence…

  
• What is high-strength bolting and why it matters - Read Article

  What is high-strength bolting and why it matters

  2026-09-21T05:15:00-07:00

  Connecting massive steel beams, columns, and trusses requires heavy-duty fasteners capable of withstanding tensile and shear forces. Standard commercial bolts lack the mechanical strength needed to hold multi-story framing secure…

  
• The essential guide to building standards and structural compliance in Australian construction - Read Article

  The essential guide to building standards and structural compliance in Australian construction

  2026-09-21T03:50:00-07:00

  Australia’s construction industry operates within one of the most rigorous regulatory frameworks in the world. From residential builds to large-scale commercial developments, every project must meet strict requirements set out…

  
• Why roofing decisions matter during the early stages of construction planning - Read Article

  Why roofing decisions matter during the early stages of construction planning

  2026-09-17T16:10:00-07:00

  When a new building project is planned, most of the early attention goes to site selection, budgeting, and structural design. Roofing is often treated as a downstream decision, something to…

  
• How construction and remodeling damage mature trees: A pre-construction protection guide - Read Article

  How construction and remodeling damage mature trees: A pre-construction protection guide

  2026-09-14T15:50:00-07:00

  Mature heritage trees are often the crowning glory of a residential lot or commercial development. Whether it is a towering oak providing shade to a backyard or a stand of…

  
• How a general contractor helps coordinate every phase of construction - Read Article

  How a general contractor helps coordinate every phase of construction

  2026-09-14T14:45:00-07:00

  A construction project fails on coordination far more often than on craftsmanship. Trades arrive out of order, materials land weeks before or after they are needed, and an inspection gets…

  
• How do you find the best principal contractor for your project? - Read Article

  How do you find the best principal contractor for your project?

  2026-09-11T13:15:00-07:00

  Choosing the right partner can make or break a construction project. The best principal contractor keeps your build on time, on budget, and safe from start to finish. This person…

  
• 5 financial practices optimizing modern construction accounting management  - Read Article

  5 financial practices optimizing modern construction accounting management 

  2026-09-04T15:25:00-07:00

  Material costs, progress claims, subcontractor payments, and long project timelines complicate construction finance. Unlike retail businesses, construction companies have many jobs at once, each with its own budget, timeline, and…

  
• 6 equipment upgrades builders should plan now - Read Article

  6 equipment upgrades builders should plan now

  2026-08-21T15:45:00-07:00

  Arizona’s fast-paced building boom leaves little room for equipment downtime. Between extreme desert heat, strict site restrictions, and relentless project schedules, contractors can’t afford to get caught with outdated gear.…

  
• How government contracts are protected from contractor fraud and non-completion - Read Article

  How government contracts are protected from contractor fraud and non-completion

  2026-08-13T06:00:00-07:00

  A city breaks ground on a new bridge, and eighteen months later the crew is gone, the funds are spent, and the structure sits half finished. Stories like that used…

  
• Best wood for cladding in 2026 and beyond: Larch, spruce and thermowood compared - Read Article

  Best wood for cladding in 2026 and beyond: Larch, spruce and thermowood compared

  2026-08-03T08:15:00-07:00

  Ask three architects to name the best wood for a facade and you will get three defensible answers. The honest response is that each mainstream species wins on a different…

  
• Why understanding mental health is crucial in construction - Read Article

  Why understanding mental health is crucial in construction

  2026-08-01T04:05:00-07:00

  The construction industry is often thought of as having a macho culture with tough men doing hard work. Even as more women have entered the workforce and older perceptions of…