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AI in construction workforce planning: A practical guide for general contractors
“Now I can click a button and see that I need four more engineers in October, or it’s showing me that I’m short three engineers today,” says Jamie Miller, Director of Engineering Development at Sellen Construction. Miller is describing visibility that didn’t exist before. Not because the information didn’t exist, but because extracting it from…
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How to run a skills gap analysis for your construction workforce
“We started where most companies start, with an Excel spreadsheet,” says Shawn Gallant, COO at Columbia Construction. “We found that as we grew, it just wasn’t a successful model because we didn’t have adaptability, changes were hard, and there was no forecasting ability.” Gallant’s comment captures a broader problem. Most contractors know how many people…
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Building balanced construction project teams with data-driven workforce planning
Walk onto any successful construction site and you’ll notice something striking about team composition: The best crews aren’t just the ones with the most experience. They deliberately mix veteran professionals with emerging talent, creating a balance that ensures both immediate project success and long-term organizational health. But this balance isn’t just an accident. Just like…
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How AI and automation is changing construction workforce management
Have you ever seen videos of Boston Dynamics’ “Spot” robots? These remarkable machines handle different terrains and environments to become robotic assistants. Boston Dynamics’ Spot has already walked over 9,000 miles in real construction operations—the equivalent of going from Boston to the South Pole. Spot is one representation—exciting to some, creepy to others—of the technological…
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Nearly All Construction Leaders Anticipate Major Investments in Workforce Planning in 2025, According to Bridgit and Construction Dive
TORONTO, June 24, 2025 — A new industry report from Bridgit and studioID’s Construction Dive reveals that 98% of construction leaders plan to increase investments in workforce planning over the next year, with nearly all turning to AI, automation, and advanced analytics to navigate the construction industry’s intensifying labor crisis. The 2025 State of Workforce…
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Top construction software trends in 2025
The construction industry in 2025 is at a crossroads. Government infrastructure initiatives are creating an increased demand in a sector projected to reach $22 trillion by 2040. Yet contractors face unique challenges from evolving technology, changing workforce dynamics, and the impact of tariffs. What is particularly striking is how construction productivity has fallen behind other…
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Ireland’s Largest Construction Projects
From Dublin’s Georgian Custom House to the modern Green Atlantic renewable energy project, Ireland’s construction achievements span three centuries and tell the story of national evolution. These projects reflect Ireland’s journey from colonial past to modern European state, showcasing innovation through changing times. This collection highlights significant Irish construction across religious, transportation, energy, urban, and…
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How Contractors Can Comply with UK’s Building Safety Act
The UK construction industry is navigating one its most significant regulatory transformations in decades. The Building Safety Act (BSA) represents a seismic shift in how building safety is managed throughout a structure’s lifecycle. For contractors in the UK construction industry, understanding these changes is essential for legal compliance and long-term visibility. The act itself is…
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How to improve productivity in construction industry
The numbers paint a clear picture. While global construction spending races toward $22 trillion by 2040, the industry has achieved just 10% productivity improvement over the past two decades compared to 50% gains in other sectors. That’s not just a statistic. It’s money left on the table, projects delayed, and crews burning out. The skilled…
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Trends in Construction Labor Markets and Impact on Project Management
The construction industry is in a state of rapid change, and one could even argue it’s experiencing some disruption. Multiple trends are coming together, creating shifts that are impacting the construction labor market. These changes have a direct effect on construction project management. For construction project managers, the challenge lies in navigating this evolving market…
