Granite JV tapped for $157M Arizona bridge widening

Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Award: Bridge replacement projectValue: $157 millionLocation: Tucson, ArizonaClient: City of Tucson, Arizona A Granite Construction-led joint venture won a $157 million contract to widen and replace the 22nd Street Bridge in Tucson, Arizona, according to a Jan. […]

The New Hire Problem in Construction

How Standardized Workflows Shrink the 6-Month Ramp-Up Problem Key Takeaways Long ramp-up times are a systems issue, not a talent issue: Six-month onboarding cycles are driven by informal, inconsistent processes—not by the quality of new hires. Slow onboarding directly impacts margins and output: Extended ramp-up periods reduce bid volume, increase rework, and drain senior staff […]

Are Robotic Coworkers Soon a Reality in Construction?

General-purpose humanoid robots are in the headlines, but is the hype justified? What’s the point of having a robot home assistant when it still needs a “guy behind the curtain” to control it remotely? Despite the challenges, robots, even those that look like humans, are seriously considered as future coworkers in business environments. According to […]