Construction leaders are advocating for a standardized safety vocabulary to improve communication and reduce risks across job sites. This initiative could lead to significant changes in industry standards and practices.
Construction Safety Week 2026 emphasizes 'Recognizing, Responding, and Respecting' to enhance jobsite safety and worker well-being, with major contractors uniting for a safer industry.
The Mayors AI Forum, backed by Bloomberg and Johns Hopkins, aims to shape AI policy for urban environments, impacting the AECM industries by potentially standardizing AI use in infrastructure projects.
Lafarge's conviction for financing terrorism in Syria sets a legal precedent for corporate accountability in conflict zones, impacting risk management in the AECM industry.
The Entwistle Company has acquired The Hales Group to expand its manufacturing capacity for defense and infrastructure projects. This move marks Entwistle's first acquisition since 2020 and is poised to influence supply chains and project dynamics in the AECM industry.
Maine's proposed moratorium on data centers exceeding 20 megawatts raises important considerations for the construction industry. The move could influence project costs and timelines, prompting a need for innovative compliance strategies.
Geopolitical instability challenges construction supply chains, testing force majeure clauses. Contractors must meet high evidential standards under FIDIC terms to claim relief, impacting risk management strategies in the AECM industry.
Tutor Perini has been ordered to pay $174 million to Chestlen Development for breach of contract on a Philadelphia hotel project, highlighting the importance of contractual adherence in construction.
McCarthy Building Companies has topped out a laser facility, marking a key development amid broader infrastructure and leadership changes within the construction industry.
