A new industry report from Bridgit reveals that 98% of construction leaders plan to increase investments in workforce planning over the next year, with nearly all turning to artificial intelligence (AI), automation and advanced analytics to navigate the construction industry’s intensifying labor crisis.

SAN DIEGO (June 24, 2025) — Samsara Inc. unveiled more than a dozen artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solutions for physical operations. Fueled by Samsara’s open platform, these solutions empower organizations to operate smarter — and alter the industry’s approach to the safety of frontline teams.

IRVING, Texas (June 23, 2025) — Caterpillar has recently launched a comprehensive library of how-to videos and articles for customers that prefer to do their own maintenance and repairs. This library includes a new series of do-it-yourself (DIY) videos designed to help customers confidently maintain their Cat equipment.

WASHINGTON (June 18, 2025) — The American Institute of Architects/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) remained in negative territory in May with a score of 47.2, up from 43.2 in April. Any score below 50 indicates a billings decline, although this month’s score indicates that somewhat fewer firms reported a decline in billings in May than in April.

SAN ANTONIO (June 19, 2025) — Skanska USA Building has announced the promotion of three people in its Texas market to project executive: Blake Beran, Tom Hull and Ben Johnson. All three exhibit exceptional leadership and relationship skills, ensuring building projects are properly managed from start to finish.  

BREESE, Ill. (June 18, 2025) — Poettker Construction Company is celebrating 45 years in business as a multigenerational, family-owned construction firm supporting a diverse portfolio of projects in markets across the country. 

Founded in 1980 by Charles Poettker, the company has grown into a $400 million construction firm specializing in construction management, design-build services and general contracting.