We build things. Here are two ways we’re using AI now

Formerly a platoon commander and company executive officer with the 101st Airborne Division, Bryce Barnes is director of innovation at Nashville-based Hardaway Construction. Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a buzzword. It’s a new tool construction companies of all sizes are using to improve efficiency and strengthen their workforce. Once reserved for tech giants with […]

How location intelligence can change construction

Construction’s goal is to execute projects safely, predictably, and affordably. To achieve this, you must prepare thoroughly, execute the plan without issue, and be ready to handle changing construction site issues. Location-intelligent solutions from Esri transform how construction projects are planned, executed, and completed. Managers, superintendents, mobile workers, and office team members must collaborate for […]

Surety industry sees education as key to opening doors for new construction firms

For many new contractors, bonding presents a chance to bid on larger or public contracts. But lack of familiarity with underwriting requirements—financial statements, work-in-progress schedules, character and credit history— can hold them back and prevent them from obtaining surety bonds. To help overcome those barriers, several leading surety groups and carriers are stepping up their […]